Navigating bureaucracy in Portugal can be quite the adventure.
Burocracia em Portugal
Bureaucracy in Portugal
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.
Semana Produtiva
Productive Week
A man talks about what he did yesterday and today. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the story.
O Namorado da Patrícia
Patrícia's Boyfriend
Zé invites Patrícia to a party. Notice how the verb dar is used in various idiomatic ways throughout their conversation.
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
The Woman Who Falls Asleep Everywhere
Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
The Woman Who Falls Asleep Everywhere
Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
Adoro Viajar!
I Love to Travel!
There are 8 reasons why I love to travel.
Cais do Sodré
Cais do Sodré
Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.
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 […]
Estação de São Bento
São Bento Station
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.
Estás A Ser Sarcástica?
Are You Being Sarcastic?
Rivals Joaquim and Rita catch up and discuss their careers. How many Portuguese-English cognates do you notice throughout their dialogue?
Aprender uma Nova Língua
Learning a New Language
Learning a new language has its ups and downs.
A Revolução Liberal
The Liberal Revolution
Learn more about a turbulent period of Portugal’s history: the French invasions and the revolution that followed.
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.
O Segredo Do Bernardo
Bernardo's Secret
As Bernardo and Jaime discuss a tennis tournament, keep an eye/ear out for Portuguese-English cognates. Can you guess the meaning of some words without turning the translation on?
O Concerto Da Gisela
The Gisela Concert
Pedro and Rita make plans to go to a concert.
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 […]
Maria e Filipe Bebem Vinho
Maria And Filipe Drink Wine
Maria and Felipe have a simplified conversation about some of their likes and dislikes.