Camila is feeling refreshed after her yearly tradition of spring cleaning.
Limpezas de Primavera
Spring Cleaning
Diário de Uma Quarentona VI
Quarantine Diary VI
A woman decides to start an exercise plan to make room for all the food she plans to eat. These days stuck at home are making it impossible to resist the temptations of homemade Portuguese cuisine!
Apoio Ao Cliente
Customer Support
João calls the gas company’s customer service line after waiting all morning for a technician to show up.
O Rodrigo em Casa
Rodrigo at Home
A writer starts his morning and searches for inspiration.
Materiais de Construção
Construction Materials
César is doing some home renovations and stops by the builders’ merchant to purchase supplies.
Diário De Uma Quarent(o)ena V
Quarantine Diary V
Determined to make the most of another day in quarantine, a woman and her boyfriend prepare a delicious meal and “go out for lunch” on the balcony.
Diário de Uma Quarent(o)ena IV
Quarantine Diary IV
A woman reflects on her experiences in quarantine as she begins another morning.
Inês e Ricardo em Quarentena
Inês and Ricardo in Quarantine
Follow along as Inês and Ricardo search for something fun to pass the time at home. Please excuse the (not very) “punny” wordplay…
A Arte de Fazer Exercício Durante uma Pandemia
The Art of Exercising During a Pandemic
No gym? No problem! Learn some new exercise-related vocabulary and get some tips for working out at home.
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.
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.
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.
Onde Estão as Chaves?
Where are the Keys?
A couple is running late for a wedding when they realize their car keys are missing. Where do you think they will find them?
Escolher Uma Casa
Choosing a Home
Catarina and Filipe are a young couple looking to buy a house together. Will they find the perfect home?
Buying a Home in Portugal
In recent years, more and more foreigners have been looking into buying a home in Portugal. Housing prices dropped significantly after an economic downturn, but as the economy recovers, property prices are beginning to rise again, especially in certain areas. Still, interest rates remain low and many are drawn to the climate, quality of life, […]
Saudades de Velhos Amigos
Missing Old Friends
Marco catches up with his friend Diogo and they discuss what it’s like to live alone.
A Super-Avó
The Super Grandma
Dona Ana is always trying to help out Fernando and Sara with their baby Bruno… although sometimes that help comes in the form of a lecture!
A Minha Primeira Casa
My First Home
A young adult recruits the help of a professional realtor to find a place he can call his own.
A Nova Casa do Marco
Marco's New Home
Marco throws a housewarming party and offers his guests a tour of the house.
A Nova Casa do Marco – Parte 2
Marco's New Home - Part 2
Marco completes the tour by talking about some characteristics of his house.
As Chaves Perdidas
The Lost Keys
Sara loses her keys and counts on her husband Fernando’s help to find them.
Common Household Items
The average home is full of all kinds of objects, pieces of furniture, and appliances. In this unit, we’ll explore the most common objects you’ll find in each room of your house. The Living Room – Sala de Estar The room where you’ll likely spend lots of time relaxing with your family and friends is […]
Types of Homes and Rooms
If you plan to or a home in Portugal, here are some of the main types of housing you have to choose from: Types of Housing – A private bedroom for yourself in a house shared with other people. – A complete, unshared home, but in shared with others. You could also categorize this as apartment which […]