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Count to 20 in European Portuguese: slowly, then fast!

A woman calls a plumber to fix a dripping tap in her bathroom, then leaves a voicemail for her husband to update him on the situation.

After spotting their neighbour at a café across the street, Helena and Filipa get a bit nosy.

Who were the Lusitanians?

Two friends chat about their struggles learning Portuguese.

Ariana gets the job offer of her dreams!

Paulo and Tiago discuss what to bring to the beach for a full day in the sun. Vocabulary includes common beach items and phrases related to preparing for a day out.

Pedals turning, waves crashing, eyes closing.

Have you ever wondered why so many Portuguese words start with “al-”?

Escape the Atlantic chill and discover Ferreira do Zêzere — a place of warm waters, fresh seafood, and even a record-breaking omelet.

Explore the personal infinitive as Lúcia and Mariana discuss life in the city vs. the countryside.

A kitchen disaster unfolds when siblings blame each other for the mess all over the floors and walls.

João and Miguel catch up and compare their work-life balance. Take note of how compound tenses are used throughout the dialogue.

Why is Portugal considered one of the best countries to live in?

It’s book club as usual: profound metaphors, lyrical prose, and… noisy frogs?