Explore relative pronouns in this passage about how Anabela began her new career.
A Nova Paixão Da Anabela
Anabela's New Passion
Semana Produtiva
Productive Week
A man talks about what he did yesterday and today. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the story.
There’s a Strike in Lisbon Tomorrow
Joel gets an inside look into the strike happening in Lisbon tomorrow. Márcia explains the reasons behind the strike, including the struggle for fair wages and better working conditions. Practice your Portuguese listening skills and learn vocabulary as you hear about the challenges workers are facing in Portugal!
Viver Para Dar aos Outros
Living To Give To Others
Martim finds his calling. Verbs practice: irregular Portuguese verbs in the simple past tense (pretérito perfeito).
A Sara Vai de Férias
Sara Goes On Vacation
Sara writes an email to her colleague before leaving for vacation.
O Cromo do Escritório
The Office Fool
Marcelo gets fired after stinking up the office one too many times.
The End of an Era
O Fim De Uma Era
After almost a decade of Practice Portuguese, it’s time for us to move onto the next phase…
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.
Um Patrão dos Demónios
A Terrible Boss
Luisa finally stands up to her terrible boss.
Umas Férias Cheias de Promessas
A Holiday Full of Promises
Mónica and João are coworkers who are getting ready for an upcoming holiday. Will they accomplish everything they planned during their time off work?
Segredo Desvendado
Secret Revealed
Explore the difference between the verbs dizer, falar, and contar in this dialogue between a brother and sister.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Assunto: Candidatura, Diretor Financeiro
Subject - Application, Financial Director
Ivo emails a cover letter along with his resume to apply for a position as a Chief Financial Officer.
À Conversa no Escritório
Chatting At The Office
Marlene and Miguel have a chat at work.
Temos de Manter a Rotina
We Have To Maintain Our Routine
Working from home with kids is no easy task! Follow along as this family does their best to adjust to the new routine.
Precisa-se Empregada de Limpeza
Needed: Cleaning Staff
Bernardo just started working as an assistant to a rather demanding man. One of his first tasks is to find someone to clean his boss’s home as soon as possible. He goes to his coworker, Joana, hoping for suggestions.
Os Sonhos da Dona Rosa
Dona Rosa's Dreams
Listening Practice! A local woman named Rosa shares her story with author Lena Strang. As Dona Rosa discusses her life, dreams, and what keeps her busy, it’s clear that she has a lot of love for her family and country.
Vizinhos de Trabalho
Work Neighbours
Laura and Zé have a conversation after running into each other unexpectedly.
O Dia a Dia da Rute
Rute's Day to Day
Learn more about Rute’s life, including her job, her family, and their busy daily routine. Keep an eye out for lots of useful verbs in the infinitive.
A Vida da Cristina
Cristina's Life
Learn more about the life, home, and daily routine of a nurse from Lisbon named Cristina.
O Contrato Ilegal
The Illegal Contract
Daniela goes to the Job Center to make a formal complaint about a horrible job she got a month ago.