Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
The Woman Who Falls Asleep Everywhere
Ana Vai ao Médico
Ana Goes To The Doctor
Ana goes to the doctor for a checkup.
Chamada de Emergência
Emergency Call
Gustavo makes an emergency call.
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! ❤️
Óculos Graduados
Eyeglasses
A woman goes shopping for new eyeglasses. Follow along to learn some new vocabulary you could use in this situation.
Os Benefícios De Viajar
The Benefits of Travelling
Need another reason to plan a holiday? Find out more about the health benefits of travel!
Marcar Uma Consulta
Schedule An Appointment
Natalia calls to make an appointment at a medical clinic.
Dionísio Vai Ao Hospital
Dionísio Goes To The Hospital
Dionísio goes to the hospital for a doctor’s appointment. Correction: On line 2 you’ll hear ‘passando’, but it should be ‘passado’ as shown in the text. Desculpe!
Um Seguro em Cima do Joelho
Off The Cuff Insurance
Luís calls to set up a health insurance plan, just in case of any “hypothetical” injuries…
O Dia da Vacina
The Day Of The Vaccine
Anselmo gets the Covid-19 vaccine. Follow along to prepare for the questions you may be asked at your appointment. This episode is longer than usual (a Longy rather than a Shorty!), but it includes lots of useful vocabulary and expressions as the characters discuss medical history, symptoms, and some myths about the vaccine. Members can […]
Ready to Come About: Prologue
Pronta Para Mudar De Rumo: Prólogo
(Personal note from Joel): Sue Williams and her husband David are long-time Practice Portuguese members. After I read Sue’s sailing memoir about their adventures and hardships while crossing the ocean from Canada to Portugal (and beyond… then back home again!), I enjoyed it so much that we requested permission from Sue and her publisher to […]
António Egas Moniz
Learn more about António Egas Moniz, a Portuguese neurosurgeon who won a Nobel Prize.
A Meditação
The Meditation
Pedro tries to teach Joana how to meditate.
Homem de Ferro
Ironman
Learn more about the international athletics competition known as “Ironman”.
Quando a Vontade é Pouca, o Corpo é Que Paga!
When the Will is Low, it is the Body that Pays!
Renata just signed up for a gym membership and she’s determined to actually go this time…