Pedro is shocked when he returns home to find the aftermath of Sofia’s wild house party. Notice how the verb ficar is used in different ways throughout the dialogue.
Uma Festa de Arromba
A Wild Party
Jantar em Casa do José
Dinner At José's House
José and Diogo watch the game together. Keep an eye (or ear) out for irregular verbs in the present tense, such as ter, poder, querer, and ir, plus many common conversational phrases.
Acreditas No Amor À Primeira Vista?
Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?
Filipe’s flirting skills might just be cheesy enough to work!
O Cromo do Escritório
The Office Fool
Marcelo gets fired after stinking up the office one too many times.
Liliana Precisa De Tempo
Liliana Needs Time
Liliana and Bruno discuss some problems in their relationship. Notice how the verb ficar is used in a variety of different ways throughout their conversation.
No Jogo Do Francisquinho
At Little Francisco's Game
Ana and Edmundo watch Francisco’s soccer game.
Cozinha Inundada
Flooded Kitchen
A tenant calls her landlord to report a problem in the kitchen.
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