Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]
Operação Stop
Traffic Stop
Road Trip to the Waterpark
Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!
Uma Batata no Tubo de Escape
A Potato In The Exhaust Pipe
A man spends the day at the mechanic.
A Estrada Mais Longa de Portugal
The Longest Road In Portugal
Have you ever driven on Portugal’s longest road? Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, of the popular Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal travel blog.
Motociclismo
Motorcycling
Let’s learn about a popular mode of transportation in Portugal, as well as the rest of Europe: motorcycles!
A Avó que Não Prega Olho à Noite
The Grandmother Who Can't Sleep a Wink at Night
Pedro arranged a Sunday lunch with his grandmother. He arrives a little after 9 a.m. to take a stroll through the city park before heading to the restaurant.
Inspeção a um Carro Estimado
Inspection of a Cherished Car
Helena brings her car in for its required inspection. It seems she has quite a bit to learn about car maintenance…
A Caminho da Aula de Condução
On the Way to the Driving Lesson
Rita is running late to her driving class. Luckily, she runs into António who gives her a ride and asks about her upcoming test.
A Viagem
The Trip
Petra is planning a road trip across the United States. She excitedly tells Flávio about all the preparations.
A Anabela Pede Direções
Anabela Asks For Directions
Anabela and Eusébio get lost on their way to a dinner reservation. Luckily, they meet someone who helps them find their way!
Uma Lata Velha, Mas de Confiança!
A Tin Can (That's) Old, But Trustworthy!
Vítor and Paula are shopping for a used car to replace the “old tin can” they’ve been driving for the past 20 years.
Onde Estão as Chaves?
Where are the Keys?
A couple is running late for a wedding when they realize their car keys are missing. Where do you think they will find them?
A Crise dos Combustíveis
The Fuel Crisis
The gas stations in town are suddenly crowded with people rushing to fill up their tanks. What’s going on?
Carro Alugado, Caos Instalado
Rental Car, Chaos Takes Place
Cláudio and Joana are a Portuguese couple who decide to take a trip to Tomar in a rental car. When it comes to driving, they can’t seem to agree on anything. Will they make it to their destination without driving each other crazy?
Cara ou Coroa?
Heads or Tails?
Miguel and Sara have a hard decision to make: Where should they eat Francesinha? A coin toss sends them on their way, but the couple is in for an unexpected surprise.