Zé throws a fit after realizing he forgot to buy parsley. Pay attention to the false cognates (a.k.a. falsos amigos – false friends) throughout the dialogue.
A Visita dos Parentes
Visit From The Relatives
As Recomendações Da Sara
Sara's Recommendations
Sara gives Ana recommendations for new TV series to watch.
Um Queque e Um Sumo
A Muffin And A Juice
A short and simple dialogue about ordering at a Portuguese café.
Rita E Raquel Vão Ao Cinema
Rita And Raquel Go To The Movie Theater
Rita and Raquel talk about their plans as they get ready to go out for the evening. Listen for regular -ar verbs conjugated in the present tense.
Memórias De Ontem
Memories Of Yesterday
Sofia and André talk about everything they did yesterday with their friends. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the dialogue.
Uma Consulta Ao Advogado
An Appointment With The Lawyer
A man receives a letter from the court related to an alleged unpaid debt. He meets with a lawyer to go over the claim and to find out what he needs to do next. Note: In Portugal, Doutor is a title sometimes used for anyone with higher education, not just for medical doctors.
O Miguel Faz A Vontade À Gisela
Miguel Humors Gisela
Gisela tells Miguel about her new favourite TV show. Take note of the irregular verbs used throughout the dialogue.
O Cromo do Escritório
The Office Fool
Marcelo gets fired after stinking up the office one too many times.
Recordações De Uma Infância Feliz
Memories Of A Happy Childhood
A brother and sister reminisce on happy memories before clearing out their parents’ home.
Um Namoro Incompreensível
An Incomprehensible Romance
Lucas tries to understand why Helena is so in love with her new boyfriend. Take note of how clitic pronouns are used throughout the dialogue in different types of statements and questions, including those with reflexive verbs and indirect/direct objects.
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.
Conversa no Jardim
Conversation In The Garden
Two friends talk about cats and an upcoming wedding.
Chamada de Emergência
Emergency Call
Gustavo makes an emergency call.
À Procura De Casa
Looking For A House
Fernando meets with his real estate agent, Eduarda, to tour a house that’s for sale. Notice how they navigate formal/informal treatments in Portuguese.
Saudação ao Gato
Cat Salutation
Rival neighbours Marina and José attend a yoga class. For more context, we suggest you first listen to the 3-minute Shorty – À Procura da Gata Perdida. Thanks to one of our members, Sarah, for writing this episode! ❤️