Sickness

Filipa has not been feeling well lately, so she decides to go to the doctor to find out what’s going on. Unfortunately, her doctor doesn’t know that you can’t treat a virus with an antibiotic.

Manuel goes to the pharmacy to get some medications for his fever and cough.

After an appointment with her doctor, Filipa goes to the pharmacy to fill her prescriptions.

A hearty meal knocks Pedro out for the evening, as his supportive mother looks on.

Update: January 12, 2018 –Previously audio-only, this episode has been turned into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. ~~~ Getting sick can cause pain and suffering, but it’s often not as bad as the hours spent […]

Today, our fictional Portuguese family is subjected to some of the grammar you’ll find around the B2 Intermediate level, including the “conjuntivo” verb mood. Since the mother is sick, the father has to improvise with preparing dinner himself, all while taking care of the kids. Will it be as easy as he thinks, or will it all go “por água abaixo”?

The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. ~~~ Getting sick can cause pain and suffering, but it’s often not as bad as the hours spent in the waiting room of a hospital! In this episode you’ll find out what […]