Children

Joel brings you along in his hunt for a birthday gift for a friend’s two-year-old daughter. You’ll hear some phrases you can use next time you’re shopping, and follow the entire transaction from start to finish. (Products and a local toy shop are featured, but as usual, this video was not sponsored – this is […]

Rui and Joel talk about their experiences and personal preferences when it comes to camping in Portugal.   *A note to clarify the difference between pilha and bateria: pilhas: Usually smaller/simpler batteries like AA, AAA, 9V, or coin-shaped batteries. Used in things like remote controls, watches, flashlights, toys, etc. May or may not be rechargeable. […]

Rui and Joel discuss how their lives have changed after kids.

Two children talk about their favourite things to do on weekends.   Language focus: Regular -ar verbs in the present tense

Four punishments in one day?! Note: pôr de castigo basically means to punish (someone). In this Shorty, the phrase takes on a few different meanings given the different contexts (detention, time-out, grounded, etc.).

Here’s a little glimpse of what our Easter Sunday looked like at home earlier today. The struggle was definitely real, spending the day arguing with our 3-year-old about how much chocolate she should be allowed to eat! Almost as impressive as her negotiating skills, you’ll get to hear how our daughter’s language is coming along, […]

A teacher prepares her class for an upcoming test and Agostinho has plenty of questions ready!

Learn how to talk about (and to) babies as Joaquim stops by to meet Sandra’s son for the first time. You’ll notice there are lots of words in the diminutive form!

Ana and Edmundo watch Francisco’s soccer game.

After a couple years without travel, Rui, Joel, and Clara fly to Joel’s hometown of Muskoka, in rural Ontario, Canada.

In this beginner Portuguese comprehension episode, Tiago talks to his father, showing us how to use estar + a + infinitivo to describe an action that is currently happening (i.e. the present continuous tense).

In this video, you’ll learn basic vocabulary related to clothing in Portuguese. Follow the dialogue between Hugo and his son, Tiago, who are getting dressed for a family outing.

In this beginner episode, Tiago learns that men and women drink different beverages than children… 🍷🧃 Here’s what you may notice throughout the dialogue: indefinite articles (um and uma) definite articles (o, os, a, as) basic conjunctions (e, ou) the verbs ser (to be) and beber (to drink) – present tense (We’ll cover verbs / […]

Rodrigo must finish his food before he can leave the table. Language features: personal infinitive the preposition “para”    

Beatriz writes in her diary about her family, pets, and favourite things to do.

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…

Leonor has a test on opposite words tomorrow, so she asks her father to help her study while they walk home from school. Throughout their practice, you’ll learn lots of Portuguese adjectives, plus many examples of when to use ser vs. estar.

Sandro and Noélia discuss whether or not it’s a good idea to let Ana babysit their children.

Matilde and her mother decorate the Christmas tree!

Like any curious child, Tiago is constantly asking his parents questions, but some are easier to answer than others… (Previously launched as audio-only, now fully-animated by our talented friend, Wayne!)

Two parents meet and realize their children go to the same school. Hear some basic conversation skills in action: introductions, greetings, simple comments, and questions.

Have you been to Portugal dos Pequenitos? Learn more about this park where children can play and learn as they explore miniature versions of Portugal’s homes, monuments, costumes, and more!

Zé decides to go to the beach with his two daughters. Why are they taking so long to get ready?

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.