Elsa’s boyfriend just broke up with her, so she goes to her friend Flávio for support. Notice how the imperfeito do conjuntivo is used throughout the dialogue.
Desgosto De Amor
Heartbreak
Um Papa Português
A Portuguese Pope
Learn more about the only Portuguese pope elected in two millennia of church history.
Assim Como?
Like What?
Notice the many different uses of the word “assim” throughout this couple’s argument. Will they work out their issues? Assim espero!
António Egas Moniz
Learn more about António Egas Moniz, a Portuguese neurosurgeon who won a Nobel Prize.
Homem de Ferro
Ironman
Learn more about the international athletics competition known as “Ironman”.
Ser Bilingue É Ser Multicultural
To Be Bilingual is to Be Multicultural
Learning a language is one of the best ways to connect with other cultures!
A Cidade de Leiria
The City of Leiria
Leiria is a lively city in central Portugal with a beautiful castle, year-round festivals, and plenty of pine trees!
O Museu Nacional de Arte Antiga
The National Museum of Ancient Art
Learn more about a group of students and their visit to the National Museum of Ancient Art.
As Notícias Falsas do Correio Matinal
The Fake News From The Morning Mail
Bruno is captivated by his favourite morning news program as Carlos struggles to convince him it’s all fake news.
Repetição Espaçada
Spaced Repetition
Learn about Spaced Repetition, a proven memory technique, which members can put into practice with our European Portuguese Flash Cards!
Comer ou Dormir, Eis a Questão
Eat or Sleep, That's the Question
Do you struggle with insomnia? Some believe that avoiding certain foods can make a huge difference in your sleep patterns.
Portimão
Portimão
Learn more about the city of Portimão, a destination in the south of Portugal with beautiful beaches and a rich history.
Uma Visita a Coimbra
A Visit to Coimbra
Learn more about the various historical sites you can visit in the city of Coimbra!
Entrevista de Trabalho
Job Interview
Helena Abrantes is interviewing for a position in the marketing department at a large company.
Feiticeiros ou Universitários?
Wizards Or College Students?
Have you ever seen young people in black cloaks walking around the streets in Portugal? Learn about the origin of this tradition and how it inspired a very famous author.