Learn more about the Lusitano horse, a versatile breed that originated in Portugal.
Cavalo Lusitano
Lusitano Horse
O Segredo Do Bernardo
Bernardo's Secret
As Bernardo and Jaime discuss a tennis tournament, keep an eye/ear out for Portuguese-English cognates. Can you guess the meaning of some words without turning the translation on?
Jantar em Casa do José
Dinner At José's House
José and Diogo watch the game together. Keep an eye (or ear) out for irregular verbs in the present tense, such as ter, poder, querer, and ir, plus many common conversational phrases.
Saudação ao Gato
Cat Salutation
Rival neighbours Marina and José attend a yoga class. For more context, we suggest you first listen to the 3-minute Shorty – À Procura da Gata Perdida. Thanks to one of our members, Sarah, for writing this episode! ❤️
No Jogo Do Francisquinho
At Little Francisco's Game
Ana and Edmundo watch Francisco’s soccer game.
Encontro No Ginásio
Encounter At The Gym
Ricardo recognizes an old classmate at the gym. Explore the variety of uses of the verb andar throughout their conversation.
Uma Bicicleta Quase Nova
An Almost New Bicycle
Sílvia picks up her bicycle from the repair shop.
A Musculação
Bodybuilding
Are you intimidated by going to the gym? Don’t give up!
O Sonho do Raul
Raul's Dream
Raul tells Soraia about his love of football (i.e. soccer for you Americans)! Use the dialogue to help familiarize yourself with a variety of conjunctions.
A Meditação
The Meditation
Pedro tries to teach Joana how to meditate.
Homem de Ferro
Ironman
Learn more about the international athletics competition known as “Ironman”.
Quando a Vontade é Pouca, o Corpo é Que Paga!
When the Will is Low, it is the Body that Pays!
Renata just signed up for a gym membership and she’s determined to actually go this time…
Diário de uma Quarentona VII
Quarantine Diary VII
A woman in quarantine continues to stay positive by focusing on her mind and body.
Diário de Uma Quarentona VI
Quarantine Diary VI
A woman decides to start an exercise plan to make room for all the food she plans to eat. These days stuck at home are making it impossible to resist the temptations of homemade Portuguese cuisine!
O Rodrigo em Casa
Rodrigo at Home
A writer starts his morning and searches for inspiration.