In this episode, we are going to learn the augmentative form of some words in Portuguese with the suffixes –ão and -ona.
Pero Vaz de Caminha, Portuguese explorer who accompanied Pedro Álvares Cabral in the discovery of Brazil, wrote what is considered by many to be one of the most accurate and detailed accounts of the [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to farm animals and the informal Imperative of the verbs in Portuguese.
Today’s song, “O Pato” (The Duck) is by João Gilberto, who is considered the creator of bossa nova. A new beat was born on the rhythm of his guitar.
O Pato
João Gilberto
O pato
Vinha cantando [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to food, and the verb PÔR (to put) in the Present, Past and Future Tenses.
Solange and Evandro have just come home from work and are very hungry. Let’s listen to their conversation about dinner.
Evandro – Estou com fome.
Solange – Você quer jantar agora?
Evandro – [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn how to use the word “jeito” in several situations in Portuguese and the use of the verb HAVER to express time.
Today’s song, “Como uma onda” (Like a Wave), is by Lulu Santos, a very famous Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist.
Como uma onda
Lulu Santos
Nada do que foi será
De [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn how to say several professions in Portuguese and the usage of the verbs SER, ESTAR and FICAR, all meaning “to be” in English.
Brazil had the influence of several peoples throughout its 508 years of history. Let’s listen to the dialogue between Adriano and I, where I tell [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn some collective nouns and the verbs in the passive voice.
Brazil was discovered by a Portuguese named Pedro Álvares Cabral on April 22, 1500. I am going to read a text so that you can learn some other details about the discovery of Brazil.
O descobrimento do Brasil
Durante o [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a town and the verb LER (to read) in the Present, Past and Future Tenses.
Susana lives in a small town in the inland of São Paulo called Serra Negra. Ronaldo, a friend from Rio, wants to move there and goes to visit her [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to Easter and the Present Perfect Continuous in Portuguese.
Marcia has decided to write to Fátima to wish a Happy Easter. Note that, in Portuguese, you start a letter with the name of the place from where you are writing and the date and end [...]
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the beach, some more expressions with the verb DAR and some interjections.
Geraldo and Wilma decide to go to the beach on Sunday. Wilma calls him and wakes him up. They agree to meet at the beach one hour later.
Geraldo – Alô!
Wilma – Oi! [...]
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