Navigating bureaucracy in Portugal can be quite the adventure.

Mário compliments Helena’s cooking. Listen for examples of the passive voice through their conversation.

Global warming presents pressing concerns for humanity.

Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.

A man talks about what he did yesterday and today. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the story.

Zé invites Patrícia to a party. Notice how the verb dar is used in various idiomatic ways throughout their conversation.

Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.

There are 8 reasons why I love to travel.

Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.

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 de Segurança Pública).