Damiana and Rui chat about what they like to do during different seasons of the year in Portugal. (Recorded in September 2024)
Estações do Ano
Seasons of the Year
Alergias o Ano Todo
All-Year Allergies
Joel and Pedro chat about their allergy woes.
O Que Mais Se Vê Da Janela?
What Else Can You See From the Window?
Joel and Rui continue to spy on people from their hotel window, but not in a creepy way. 👀 If you don’t understand Joel’s dad joke at the end, check the Vocabulary section for clues! 😉
Talking About the Weather in Portuguese
It’s time to talk about the weather in European Portuguese! This is everyone’s favourite topic of conversation, right? Well, maybe not. But hey, it’s a good starting point, especially if you don’t know someone well, or you don’t have much else in common. Portuguese Weather Vocabulary The word for weather is the same as the […]
Até que a Tempestade Passe
Until The Storm Passes
As a storm rages in Portugal, Joca is convinced he can brave the elements. Keep an eye and ear out for many different uses of the preposition até.
Magusto
St. Martin’s Day
Magusto is a celebration that happens on o Dia de São Martinho in Portugal. Follow along for an amusing retelling of the legend of St. Martin, and to find out what type of food and drinks you can enjoy on this day.
Returning to Joel’s Hometown
After a couple years without travel, Rui, Joel, and Clara fly to Joel’s hometown of Muskoka, in rural Ontario, Canada.
O Tempo e as Estações
Time And Seasons
A teacher leads his class in a lesson about the calendar. The students answer questions about time, dates, seasons of the year, and weather.
Passa-se Cá um Briol
It's Very Cold in Here
Rodrigo complains to Adelaide about how cold their home is. Familiarize yourself with a number of reflexive verbs throughout the dialogue.
O Céu Noturno
The Night Sky
After a long day stuck indoors, Sofia and Lucas try their best to enjoy a night outside on their balcony.
Cuidado com a Tempestade
Watch Out for the Storm
In the midst of a hurricane, the residents of a small town are facing one disaster after another. The streets are flooded and João’s house is on fire! A reporter is live on the scene to follow the events as they unfold. If only someone would get help…
Boletim Meteorológico
Weather Forecast
Practice your weather vocabulary with this fake forecast for the week. Tip: Too easy? Make it more like a real-life news report by increasing the playback speed!
Como Comportar-se Numa Floresta
How to Behave in a Forest
Portuguese forests have been plagued by wildfires due to climate change and irresponsible behavior. Learn some essential tips for preventing these disasters in order to protect our people, our animals, and our natural environment.
Também Neva Em Portugal
It Also Snows in Portugal
Manteigas is a Portuguese village with a beautiful landscape and plenty of gastronomic delights for its visitors to enjoy! Explore the neighboring village of Serra da Estrela, home of the famous buttery cheese and other local delicacies.
O Velho Inverno
The Old Winter
Sr. Alberto and Sr. Osório catch up with each other and have a lighthearted conversation.