In this Learning Note, we’ll present a lot of Portuguese vocabulary related to different family members and loved ones. Then you can practice using these new words in the Lessons that follow. You may wish to add some of these words to your Smart Review, depending on which members of you like to talk about […]
Family Members in Portuguese
Recordações De Uma Infância Feliz
Memories Of A Happy Childhood
A brother and sister reminisce on happy memories before clearing out their parents’ home.
O Bebé Pequerrucho
The Tiny Baby
Learn how to talk about (and to) babies as Joaquim stops by to meet Sandra’s son for the first time. You’ll notice there are lots of words in the diminutive form!
Returning to Joel’s Hometown
After a couple years without travel, Rui, Joel, and Clara fly to Joel’s hometown of Muskoka, in rural Ontario, Canada.
As Recordações Da Rita
Rita's Memories
The arrival of spring reminds Rita of the weekends spent at her grandparents’ farm. As you hear about her favourite memories, you can practice your “R” pronunciation and the pretérito imperfeito do indicativo tense.
Um Típico Sábado
A Typical Saturday
Need more practice conjugating regular -er verbs? Listen for these verbs: comer, beber, crescer, parecer, escrever, correr, aprender, entender, conhecer, and responder. They are all conjugated following the same patterns! Follow along as Cassandra shares her typical Saturday routine. She eats breakfast with her son, writes an email to her mother, and then meets up with […]
No Copo De Água
At The Wedding Reception
Mónica attends an old friend’s wedding reception and has a quick chat with the father of the bride.
Uma Consoada de Loucos
A Christmas Eve Dinner Of Crazy People
It’s almost time for the Consoada and Joana and Pedro are already anxious about spending Christmas-time with their quirky family members.
Duelo De Irmãos
Brother's Duel
These brothers take game night very seriously… While they play, you can practice differentiating the verbs saber vs. conhecer.
Jantar na Nova Casa
Dinner In The New House
Maria is pregnant and just moved in to a new home. She loves cooking and decorating, so she invites her cousin Diogo over for dinner and a tour.
Tiago Conversa com o Pai
Tiago Talks To His Father
In this beginner Portuguese comprehension episode, Tiago talks to his father, showing us how to use estar + a + infinitivo to describe an action that is currently happening (i.e. the present continuous tense).
Tiago Aprende a Vestir-Se
Tiago Learns To Dress Himself
In this video, you’ll learn basic vocabulary related to clothing in Portuguese. Follow the dialogue between Hugo and his son, Tiago, who are getting dressed for a family outing.
As Crianças e os Adultos
Children And Adults
In this beginner episode, Tiago learns that men and women drink different beverages than children… 🍷🧃 Here’s what you may notice throughout the dialogue: indefinite articles (um and uma) definite articles (o, os, a, as) basic conjunctions (e, ou) the verbs ser (to be) and beber (to drink) – present tense (We’ll cover verbs / […]
Segredo Desvendado
Secret Unveiled
In today’s European Portuguese Listening Practice, a brother confronts his sister about an exciting job offer she has been keeping a secret. Why has she been trying to hide it from everyone? 🚀 Explore the difference between the verbs dizer, falar, and contar.
Planos De Aniversário
Birthday Plans
Practice possessive pronouns / determiners in this dialogue about Afonso’s birthday plans.
Páscoa – Limpeza Anual, Briga De Casal
Easter - Annual Cleaning, Couple's Fight
The Fonseca family is a Portuguese family that celebrates Easter according to the traditional customs. Susana has been cleaning frantically to prepare her house for this special occasion, but not everything will go according to plan.
Segredo Desvendado
Secret Revealed
Explore the difference between the verbs dizer, falar, and contar in this dialogue between a brother and sister.
A Avó que Não Prega Olho à Noite
The Grandmother Who Can't Sleep a Wink at Night
Pedro arranged a Sunday lunch with his grandmother. He arrives a little after 9 a.m. to take a stroll through the city park before heading to the restaurant.
Cátia e Manuel Fazem Planos
Cátia And Manuel Make Plans
Cátia and Manuel discuss their weekend plans.
O Diário da Beatriz
Beatriz's Diary
Beatriz writes in her diary about her family, pets, and favourite things to do.
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.
A Família do Adriano
Adriano's Family
Adriano tells us about each member of his family. Toggle on the Translate button and explore the differences between the verbs ser and estar, the verbs that mean “to be”. For this episode, let’s focus more on exploring the language, instead of comprehending what you hear. Listen once and then go through line by line, […]
Palavras Opostas
Opposite Words
Leonor has a test on opposite words tomorrow, so she asks her father to help her study while they walk home from school. Throughout their practice, you’ll learn lots of Portuguese adjectives, plus many examples of when to use ser vs. estar.
A Árvore de Natal
The Christmas Tree
Matilde and her mother decorate the Christmas tree!