Hear the disturbing story of Diogo Alves, known as the the Águas Livres Aqueduct killer.
A Cabeça Preservada de Diogo Alves
Diogo Alves' Preserved Head
As Touradas
The Bullfights
Learn about the controversy surrounding bullfighting in Portugal.
Os Carvalhos do Vizinho
The Neighbor's Oaks
Practice that tricky “lh” sound as Carlos tells Sara about his daily troubles. Try listening line by line and repeating the words containing ‘lh’ out loud.
A Melhor Associação Cultural do Porto
The Best Cultural Association In Porto
Sofia interviews Sr. Agostinho about a new art and culture space with some unusual exhibits…
Um Patrão dos Demónios
A Terrible Boss
Luisa finally stands up to her terrible boss.
Um Roubo e um Rombo
A Robbery And A "Leak"
Jorge tells Rute about all the bad luck he’s had lately. As a pronunciation challenge, see if you can notice all the similar sounding words (i.e. Minimal Pairs) spread throughout the dialogue.
Se o Teu Pai Fosse Rei
If Your Father Were King
Practice the the conditional and the subjunctive as João and Andreia ask each other hypothetical questions.
Uma Visita a Guimarães
A Visit To Guimaraes
Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.
Motociclismo
Motorcycling
Let’s learn about a popular mode of transportation in Portugal, as well as the rest of Europe: motorcycles!
25 de Abril
April 25Th
Learn why the 25th of April was such an important day in Portuguese history.
A Casa Escondida Que Separa Duas Igrejas
The Hidden House That Separates Two Churches
Did you know there is a hidden house between two famous churches in Porto?
A Fotografia Perfeita
The Perfect Photo
A photographer struggles to take the perfect photo. See how many minimal pairs you can find throughout the narrative.
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues was one of the most important voices in the Fado music of Portugal.
Uma Bejeca Antes do Casamento
A "Cold One" Before The Wedding
Listen to some Portuguese slang words in action as Alfredo and Sílvia grab a beer while waiting for their friends.
A Ilha do Pico
Pico Island
Learn about Pico, one of the beautiful islands of the Azores and home to the highest peak in Portugal.