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A Musculação
Bodybuilding
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues was one of the most important voices in the Fado music of Portugal.
Coisas Do Destino
Things Of Fate
Jorge tells Soraia about meeting up with an old “friend” over the weekend. Notice the use of many regular and irregular verbs in the simple past tense.
A Escolha de Sofia
Sofia's Choice
What would you do? Explore the conditional and the subjunctive as Sofia struggles to make a decision about a job opportunity.
A Boa Esperança
The Good Hope
Learn more about the Boa Esperança, a replica of the early caravels launched on perilous journeys in the 15th century. Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.
O Sonho do Raul
Raul's Dream
Raul tells Soraia about his love of football (i.e. soccer for you Americans)! Use the dialogue to help familiarize yourself with a variety of conjunctions.
Cátia e Manuel Fazem Planos
Cátia And Manuel Make Plans
Cátia and Manuel discuss their weekend plans.
Receita de Torradas de Cogumelos
Mushroom Toast Recipe
Follow along with this simple vegetarian recipe using some delicious Portuguese ingredients. The formal imperative mood is used throughout.
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 […]
O Diário da Beatriz
Beatriz's Diary
Beatriz writes in her diary about her family, pets, and favourite things to do.
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 […]
Monumento Aos Combatentes Do Ultramar
Monument To The Overseas Combatants
Learn about the history behind the Monument to the Overseas Combatants in Belém.
Eu Só Queria Tomar o Pequeno-Almoço
I Just Wanted To Have Breakfast
Diogo is in a bad mood and just wants some breakfast. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes seems to be closed. Listen for regular -ir verbs in the present tense throughout the story, including abrir, desistir, vestir, and decidir. Remember, they’re conjugated with almost the same endings as regular -er verbs!
Pai, Quero Mudar A Casa
Dad, I Want To Change The House
A young woman asks for her father’s help with some shopping and home renovations. Learn new vocabulary for tools and home supplies.
Conversas Cruzadas
Cross Talk
Remote learning and working is not easy! Carlota logs into her online class just as her mother starts a work meeting. With so many voices, it becomes difficult for either of them to focus…
Gostos Semelhantes
Similar Interests
Rita realizes that she has quite a bit in common with Marcelo’s siblings! Listen for lots of possessive pronouns and possessive determiners throughout their conversation.
Uma Bejeca Antes do Casamento
A "Cold One" Before The Wedding
Listen to some Portuguese slang words in action as Alfredo and Sílvia grab a beer while waiting for their friends.
O João Quer Ser Famoso
João Wants To Be Famous
João is determined to become famous. He just doesn’t know how yet… This narrative uses many Portuguese-English cognates, so even as a beginner, you may be able to guess the meaning of many words!
A Ilha do Pico
Pico Island
Learn about Pico, one of the beautiful islands of the Azores and home to the highest peak in Portugal.
Desgosto De Amor
Heartbreak
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.
Um Papa Português
A Portuguese Pope
Learn more about the only Portuguese pope elected in two millennia of church history.
O Feminino e o Masculino
Feminine and Masculine
Explore the basics of using gender in Portuguese. Listen for the feminine and masculine words within these back to back introductions. The meaning of each introduction is the same, except for one important difference: the first is spoken by a female and the second is spoken by a male. Notice how the words used are […]
Lenda das Amendoeiras em Flor
Legend Of The Blossoming Almond Trees
Hear the legend behind why almond trees grow in the Algarve. For more, you can enjoy the longer version from our podcast archives!
Imprevistos Em Televisão
Unforeseen Situations On Tv
Vanda and António discuss how to handle a work emergency. Notice how the speakers use acabar + de + infinitive verb to refer to the recent past, i.e. something that “just” happened.