If you’ve ever been to Portugal, you have certainly noticed the beautiful tilework that covers many of the buildings throughout the country. Learn more about how these “azulejos” have played a role in the history and culture of Portugal.
Os Azulejos Portugueses
Portuguese Tiles
Quarentena Produtiva
Productive Quarantine
Raquel talks to Francisco about her goals to stay productive during the quarantine.
O Hobby do Nuno
Nuno's Hobby
Nuno and his cousin have the same favourite hobby. Find out what it is and how it is inspiring Nuno’s goals for the future.
A Páscoa
Easter
Easter is widely celebrated in Portugal as a time for the family to get together and enjoy an abundance of delicious food. Learn more about the history of the holiday and how it is observed today.
Vizinhas Solidárias
Neighbours in Solidarity
Cristina greets her neighbour Sr. Alberto and tells him about a plan to help out the older residents of their apartment building during the quarantine.
A Calçada Portuguesa
The Portuguese Sidewalk
“Calçada portuguesa”, also known as Portuguese mosaic, refers to the decorative cobblestone patterns you see lining the sidewalks throughout the country. Learn more about this impressive pavement art that has become a trademark of Portuguese cities.
Há Males Que Vêm Por Bem
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
As we adapt to the new reality of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s important to remain hopeful and to remember that ‘every cloud has a silver lining’.
Telhas Que Dão Para Construir Uma Casa
Roof Tiles You Can Build a House With
Maria is a little grumpy today and Gustavo is trying everything he can to make her feel better.
Quarentena Digital
Digital Quarantine
“A inteligência é a capacidade de adaptação à mudança.” (“Intelligence is the capacity to adapt to change.” – Stephen Hawking)
Boletim Meteorológico
Weather Forecast
Practice your weather vocabulary with this fake forecast for the week. Tip: Too easy? Make it more like a real-life news report by increasing the playback speed!
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena II
Quarantine Diary II
A woman continues to write in her diary about her day to day life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the anxiety surrounding the current crisis, she is discovering ways to find joy in the peaceful moments at home.
A Cidade de Faro
The City of Faro
Learn more about Faro, the largest city in the Algarve region of Portugal with plenty of charm.
Lavem as Mãos
Wash Your Hands
Handwashing is more fun when you do it in Portuguese!
A Reclamação da Lúcia
Lúcia's Complaint
Lúcia has a problem with a cake she bought, so she returns to the shop to file a complaint!
A Visita dos Avós
The Grandparents' Visit
Miguel’s mother tries desperately to get her son to clean up before a visit from his grandparents. Get familiar with the imperative verb form as she gives him instructions!
Maria Ajuda o Pai a Pôr a Mesa
Maria Helps Her Father Set the Table
The verb “pôr” typically translates to “put”, but it can also mean “set”, as in “set the table”. Get some practice with this irregular verb as you listen to a dialogue of Maria and her father preparing for a family lunch.
O Nectar dos Deuses
The Nectar of the Gods
Learn more about the excellent wines that can be tasted from various regions all over Portugal.
A Lista de Compras
The Shopping List
Paulo and Rute are taking stock of the food and supplies they have in their kitchen. Time to make a shopping list! As you follow along, notice how the word “há” from the verb “haver” is used in different contexts.
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena I
Quarantine Diary I
A woman describes life in her apartment building during the COVID-19 crisis. Quarent(o)ena? Check the vocabulary section to see if you can decipher the play on words in the title.
A Família Martins
The Martins Family
Meet the Martins family from Porto! Learn more about what each family member does for work and how they like to spend their holidays.
O Fado
Fado
Learn more about Fado, the music style that best captures what it means to be Portuguese.
Coronavírus
Coronavirus
Learn more about Portugal’s response to the outbreak of Covid-19 and how communities are adapting to protect and support each other.
A Avó e as Plantas
Grandma and the Plants
Grandma is cooking a delicious meal that makes her grandson wonder how she makes her food so tasty!
Retido Na Alfândega
Held at Customs
Maria’s aunt mailed her a gift, but it is being held at customs. Follow along as she navigates the process of retrieving her package from the customs facility.