Join Diogo and Sandra in a silly conversation about money troubles and relationship drama. Along the way, take note of how the verb “andar” is used in context.
Andar a Contar Tostões
Pinching Pennies
A Tagarela do Autocarro 44
The Chatterbox of Bus 44
Caught at a bus stop with a talkative stranger, Ana patiently contributes to the one-sided chat using simple comments that say “I’m listening”, without saying much at all. Coincidentally, this is also helpful for language learners who want to keep the conversation flowing, despite not having much to say yet… 😉
Assistência em Viagem
Roadside Assistance
Follow Manuel Joaquim’s comical struggle to activate roadside assistance in the Portuguese countryside.
Receita De Chili Vegetariano
Recipe for Vegetarian Chili
As Francisca shares one of her favourite recipes with Alex, you’ll learn vocabulary related to food and cooking, and hear how the imperativo mood is used to give instructions.
Como Se Diz “Volleyball”?
How Do You Say "Volleyball"?
Joel is definitely not going to post this video… 🤫 … Note: As Rui clarifies at the end, Jogaste de jeito? was incorrect because de jeito typically follows a negative form, as in Não jogaste nada de jeito? – You didn’t play well? / Did you play badly? Instead, Joel could have said Jogaste alguma […]
Alergias o Ano Todo
All-Year Allergies
Joel and Pedro chat about their allergy woes.
Na Mercearia
At the Grocery Store
A customer asks questions about prices and quantities while shopping for fruits and vegetables.
Dois Dedos de Conversa Antes do Trabalho
A Little Chat Before Work
Coworkers João and Camila chat about family responsibilities and routines on their way into the office.
Expressões Algarvias (No BLiP)
Algarvian Expressions (In BLiP)
Joel learns new vocabulary and expressions from the Algarve, including “Dá-me de vaia”.
A Pronúncia do Alentejo
The Pronunciation of Alentejo
Don’t get apoquentado! Joana is here to teach us more about pronunciation and vocabulary variations in the Alentejan Portuguese dialect.
Uma Festa de Arromba
A Wild Party
Pedro is shocked when he returns home to find the aftermath of Sofia’s wild house party. Notice how the verb ficar is used in different ways throughout the dialogue.
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.
Acreditas No Amor À Primeira Vista?
Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?
Filipe’s flirting skills might just be cheesy enough to work!
O Cromo do Escritório
The Office Fool
Marcelo gets fired after stinking up the office one too many times.
Liliana Precisa De Tempo
Liliana Needs Time
Liliana and Bruno discuss some problems in their relationship. Notice how the verb ficar is used in a variety of different ways throughout their conversation.