Follow Manuel Joaquim’s comical struggle to activate roadside assistance in the Portuguese countryside.
Assistência em Viagem
Roadside Assistance
Um Passeio Pelo Areeiro
A Stroll Through Areeiro
Take a walk with Rui and Joel along Avenida de Roma in Areeiro, Lisbon. Practice your comprehension skills and learn new vocabulary as they describe what they see along the way!
O Que Se Vê Da Janela?
What Can Be Seen From the Window?
Rui describes the view from the hotel window.
Carros e Condução
Cars and Driving
Buckle up and join Joel and Rui for a conversation about car preferences and driving experiences. Check out our Driving unit for even more European Portuguese vocabulary and expressions related to cars and driving!
Operação Stop
Traffic Stop
Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]
Road Trip to the Waterpark
Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!
Uma Batata no Tubo de Escape
A Potato In The Exhaust Pipe
A man spends the day at the mechanic.
A Estrada Mais Longa de Portugal
The Longest Road In Portugal
Have you ever driven on Portugal’s longest road? Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, of the popular Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal travel blog.
Motociclismo
Motorcycling
Let’s learn about a popular mode of transportation in Portugal, as well as the rest of Europe: motorcycles!
A Avó que Não Prega Olho à Noite
The Grandmother Who Can't Sleep a Wink at Night
Pedro arranged a Sunday lunch with his grandmother. He arrives a little after 9 a.m. to take a stroll through the city park before heading to the restaurant.
Inspeção a um Carro Estimado
Inspection of a Cherished Car
Helena brings her car in for its required inspection. It seems she has quite a bit to learn about car maintenance…
A Caminho da Aula de Condução
On the Way to the Driving Lesson
Rita is running late to her driving class. Luckily, she runs into António who gives her a ride and asks about her upcoming test.
A Viagem
The Trip
Petra is planning a road trip across the United States. She excitedly tells Flávio about all the preparations.
A Anabela Pede Direções
Anabela Asks For Directions
Anabela and Eusébio get lost on their way to a dinner reservation. Luckily, they meet someone who helps them find their way!
Uma Lata Velha, Mas de Confiança!
A Tin Can (That's) Old, But Trustworthy!
Vítor and Paula are shopping for a used car to replace the “old tin can” they’ve been driving for the past 20 years.