Immerse yourself in European Portuguese by following entertaining and educational stories. Each tale builds your vocabulary and improves comprehension. They make learning the language enjoyable and memorable. The strategy in these lessons is Comprehensible Input, and the formats range from Story Listening to TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) and Picture Talk videos.
Olá! Today, we’ll follow Rui’s daily routine! Rui is a cook 👨🍳 in a popular restaurant, and his days are always busy. From waking up and having breakfast to working in the kitchen and serving customers, we’ll see what a typical day looks like for him. In this video, I’ll tell you this simple story … Read more
In this story, a mother is shopping for Christmas. She spots the perfect gift for her mother and her son. Find out what happens! Also, check out my Guide to Christmas Shopping in Portugal. Not a member yet? 👉 PDF for this Lesson (One-time purchase) 👉 PDFs of all my video lessons (Monthly Sumo de … Read more
Olá! Today, we’ll meet Ana, an artist with a big imagination! Ana wants a special pet, but… things don’t go quite as planned! In this video, I’ll tell you this fun story in simple Portuguese, using basic vocabulary and phrases to help you learn naturally. This story is perfect for those just beginning to learn … Read more
Learn European Portuguese through short stories. This is about a little girl thinking there is a monster in her room – O Montro da Noite, and is adequate for the A1/A2 level (beginners). Watch the video without subtitles first and see how much you can get through with only the visual cues. Make notes and … Read more
Learn European Portuguese through short stories. This is about a walk in the forest – Um Passeio na Floresta and is adequate for the A1/A2 level (beginners). Watch the video without subtitles first and see how much you can get through with only the visual cues. Make notes and then rewatch with the Portuguese subtitles … Read more
Learn European Portuguese through comprehensible input. Acquire basic vocabulary and one of the main verbs in Portuguese: o verbo ser. In this video lesson, I’m describing a pineapple to you in Portuguese, using visual queues and simple and basic Portuguese. For a short comprehensible input story for absolute beginners with the verb click here. Learn … Read more
After you’ve watched the video, read the short story “A Maria José é…” below again. Then try to solve the questions before you consult the translation or use a translator. Read as many times as you need. See how much you can understand through context alone. Doing this will allow you to see what you … Read more
After you’ve watched the video, read the short story “Há um campo” below again. Then try to solve the questions before you consult the translation or use a translator. Read as many times as you need. See how much you can understand through context alone. Doing this will allow you to see what you need … Read more
Practice your intermediate Portuguese with this story improvisation! Watch how random words become a short story and expand your vocabulary. cooperar / colaborarexcelentefazer puré / esmagarbota / mala do carro / reiniciar/ dar um pontapécapturarcópiaprejudicial História improvisada O Simão e o Fernando vão colaborar num concurso de fotografia juntos. Eles querem capturar a essência de … Read more
After you’ve watched the video, read the short story “A Luísa tem um carro” below again. Then try to solve the questions before you consult the translation or use a translator. Read as many times as you need. See how much you can understand through context alone. Doing this will allow you to see what … Read more