Present Tense

A day at the park turns from picnic to panic in this simple A1 story.

A girl flaps her arms, and is amazed to find herself flying over the city of Coimbra! Hear the story in both the present and past tense.

Bianca tells us about her family and daily life.

Sofia can’t find her book and enlists Lucas to help her with the search. This story uses simple vocabulary and common verbs in the present tense.

Laura introduces herself, sharing details about her family, work, and hobbies. Then you’ll hear the same introduction from a 3rd-person perspective.

Meet Olga, a German expat living in Portugal, embracing rural life with her wife Lucie and their two dogs.

Gabriel and Violeta meet in the park and bond over their love for animals and the outdoors.

Enjoy a peaceful morning stroll along the Tagus River…

Rita and Nuno strike up a conversation in a waiting room. They pass the time discussing what their homes look like, who they live with, and some of their daily routines.

António tells Vítor about one of his favourite plays.

José and Diogo watch the game together. Keep an eye (or ear) out for irregular verbs in the present tense, such as ter, poder, querer, and ir, plus many common conversational phrases.

Sara gives Ana recommendations for new TV series to watch.