Olive oil is produced extensively in Portugal and has been an integral part of the history and culture. You’ll be surprised by the number of diverse uses for this precious oil. Here’s a longer Shorty for you (a Longy?) at about 8 minutes!
Ouro Líquido… ou Azeite?
Liquid Gold... or Olive Oil?
Os Animais De Estimação Da Isabel
Isabel's Pets
Who says dogs and cats have to be enemies?
Um Livro Para Uma Adolescente
A Book For A Teenager
Ana visits a bookstore to find a book for her teenage daughter.
Um Homem Desorientado
A Disoriented Man
Marco is lost! In more ways than one…
O Reencontro
The Reunion
Cláudia and Tiago catch up after meeting unexpectedly in Lisbon.
Rio Tejo
Tagus River
Emerging from the mountains of Spain and flowing toward Lisbon, the Tagus River provides beautiful landscapes along its shores. Learn more about the longest river in Portugal!
Cristina Abre Uma Conta
Cristina Opens an Account
Cristina opens her first bank account in Portugal.
Cuidado com a Tempestade
Watch Out for the Storm
In the midst of a hurricane, the residents of a small town are facing one disaster after another. The streets are flooded and João’s house is on fire! A reporter is live on the scene to follow the events as they unfold. If only someone would get help…
Cremilde e o RostoBook
Cremilde and "RostoBook"
Learn some useful vocabulary for using the internet as Vasco patiently helps Cremilde set up her first “Rostobook” account.
A Arte de Fazer Exercício Durante uma Pandemia
The Art of Exercising During a Pandemic
No gym? No problem! Learn some new exercise-related vocabulary and get some tips for working out at home.
Quarentena Produtiva
Productive Quarantine
Raquel talks to Francisco about her goals to stay productive during the quarantine.
O Hobby do Nuno
Nuno's Hobby
Nuno and his cousin have the same favourite hobby. Find out what it is and how it is inspiring Nuno’s goals for the future.
Vizinhas Solidárias
Neighbours in Solidarity
Cristina greets her neighbour Sr. Alberto and tells him about a plan to help out the older residents of their apartment building during the quarantine.
Há Males Que Vêm Por Bem
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
As we adapt to the new reality of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s important to remain hopeful and to remember that ‘every cloud has a silver lining’.
Telhas Que Dão Para Construir Uma Casa
Roof Tiles You Can Build a House With
Maria is a little grumpy today and Gustavo is trying everything he can to make her feel better.
A Cidade de Faro
The City of Faro
Learn more about Faro, the largest city in the Algarve region of Portugal with plenty of charm.
A Visita dos Avós
The Grandparents' Visit
Miguel’s mother tries desperately to get her son to clean up before a visit from his grandparents. Get familiar with the imperative verb form as she gives him instructions!
No Supermercado
At the Supermarket
Susana is at the supermarket buying groceries to make food with Maria. On her way to the checkout, she calls Maria to make sure she got everything they need for their snack!
Uma Conversa Na Sala De Chá
A Conversation in the Tea Room
David is looking for somewhere to enjoy a cup of tea. Luckily, he meets Sara, who takes him to the tea room and teaches him some Portuguese vocabulary along the way.
Segredos da Pronúncia Nativa
Secrets of Native Pronunciation
In this episode, we once again analyze record audio clips from our brave listeners! We listen to the Shorty, “À Busca de Doces“, and explore how to make your Portuguese sound more native with pronunciation subtleties and word choice. We also clarify some other challenging concepts, such as the differences between “aí, ali, & lá”.
Como Falam os Nossos Membros?
How Do Our Members Speak?
Today, the tables have turned, because YOU, (our listeners) are the main voices of this special episode! European Portuguese learners from around the world bravely submitted recordings of themselves reading our featured Shorty, “Um Encontro“.
We listen to each one, while suggesting subtle improvements for perfecting their pronunciation, including some challenging vowel sounds, and rules of the letter “S”, and more.
A BIG “thank you” to everyone who bravely submitted their recordings. Let us know if you enjoy this and we’ll do more of this in future episodes!
(Learn more about the pronunciation of the letter “S” here: The Letters “S” and “C”)
A História de Amor da Avó Odete
Grandma Odete's Love Story
Before we usher in the New Year, Avó Odete wants to wish you a (belated) Feliz Natal! Recorded on Christmas Eve, Rui’s grandmother reminisces about how she met her husband, and shares her latest crochet projects with her fans. You’ll also learn the names of several traditional sweets and other food served during the holidays.
Ninguém Quer Esparguete Doce
Nobody Wants Sweet Spaghetti
‘Tis the season… to spread misinformation about the origins of Christmas and Santa Claus! In this special holiday episode, Rui and Joel explore the food and other traditions of Christmas in Portugal, while featuring one of our latest Shorties, “a Consoada“. Boas festas a todos! 🎄
Dona Amélia Vai À Farmácia
Dona Amélia Goes to the Pharmacy
Dona Amélia, an old-fashioned woman who only believes in natural remedies, pays a visit to the pharmacy. Will the pharmacist be able to help her, despite her hearing difficulties?