On the western tip of the Algarve, the village of Sagres attracts surfers, hikers, and beach-lovers alike. Correction: The 2 routes mentioned should be Via Algarviana (not Algarvia) and Rota Vicentina
À Descoberta de Sagres
Discovering Sagres
Cava de Viriato
Viriato’s Pit
In the middle of the city of Viseu there is a structure that puzzles archaeologists to this day.
A Nova Paixão Da Anabela
Anabela's New Passion
Explore relative pronouns in this passage about how Anabela began her new career.
Burocracia em Portugal
Bureaucracy in Portugal
Navigating bureaucracy in Portugal can be quite the adventure.
Um Patê Muito Bom
A Very Good Pâté
Mário compliments Helena’s cooking. Listen for examples of the passive voice through their conversation.
O Aquecimento Global
Global Warming
Global warming presents pressing concerns for humanity.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
The Monument of the Discoveries
Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
The Woman Who Falls Asleep Everywhere
Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
Operação Stop
Traffic Stop
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 […]
Até que a Tempestade Passe
Until The Storm Passes
As a storm rages in Portugal, Joca is convinced he can brave the elements. Keep an eye and ear out for many different uses of the preposition até.
Ana Vai ao Médico
Ana Goes To The Doctor
Ana goes to the doctor for a checkup.
O “Mestre” do Engate
The Pickup "Artist"
Zé tries some cheesy pick-up lines in an attempt to flirt with Cláudia.
Ao Telefone Com a Mãe
On The Phone With Mom
Tiago’s mother goes away for a few days and calls her son to make sure he’s taking care of things at home. Need more practice with clitic pronouns? You’ll notice there are many examples of how to merge clitic pronouns throughout the dialogue.
Uma Festa de Arromba
A Wild Party
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.
Os Orgãos e Partidos da Républica Portuguesa
The Institutions And Parties Of The Portuguese Republic
Learn more about the structure of Portugal’s government and the different political parties. *Quick lesson on the word ‘chato’: This word has a lighthearted connotation, similar to annoying/boring/pesky/unpleasant. If the grocery store doesn’t have your favourite brand of cereal, that’s ‘chato’, but a dictatorship is obviously much worse than ‘chato’. When we use this […]