Plants and Trees

Carla asks Miguel for advice on getting her houseplant to grow. Keep an eye/ear out for auxiliary verbs!

Joel meets Filipe, who runs an arboriculture company specializing in tree care. They discuss an unusual client encounter and the challenges of preserving trees.

Eduardo and Mariana spend the morning planting almond trees in the beautiful Alentejo region.

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables? You can even plant a little garden indoors!

Bernardo is interviewed about his greatest accomplishment: growing the largest pumpkin in the world!

Leiria is a lively city in central Portugal with a beautiful castle, year-round festivals, and plenty of pine trees!

Rosa has always liked plants, but only in the last few months has she decided to invest her time and money in her passion.

A hidden gem in the center of Coimbra, Sereia Garden is a beautiful park filled with interesting sculptures, many species of trees, and its fountain, an integral part of a long-standing university tradition.

Olive oil is produced extensively in Portugal and has been an integral part of the history and culture. You’ll be surprised by the number of diverse uses for this precious oil. Here’s a longer Shorty for you (a Longy?) at about 8 minutes!

Grandma is cooking a delicious meal that makes her grandson wonder how she makes her food so tasty!

Tomar is the perfect destination for those who enjoy a charming getaway in a city full of history. Every 4 years, Tomar attracts thousands of people for a lively festivity that brings colours and happiness to the streets.

In this episode, we learn about one of Portugal’s most important symbols and main exports: cork! We explore tons of new vocabulary, and later, for your benefit, Rui humbles Joel by tearing apart his pronunciation skills!