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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] This is the second of a three part telephone conversation. In podcast 40 we introduce some basic European Portuguese car related vocabulary, and as usual, lots of colloquialisms. Notice that we now also have a PDF version of the dialog that can be downloaded for your convenience. Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] For lesson 39 of our European Portuguese podcast, Marlon calls Tiago to invite him for a day at the beach. So this is a lesson loaded with colloquialisms that you’d struggle to find in your normal textbook. Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7lGgd_1QxE[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In this week’s European Portuguese lesson, or podcast, Marlon looses his mobile phone, which we use as an excuse to teach you some “homely” vocabulary and informal speech. We also provide you with a couple more idiomatic expression that should prove quite useful. Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The shopping list for the beach continues. In this lesson you will also pick up some beach specific vocabulary as well as a few very common expressions European Portuguese use all the time. There’s also a treat below. 🙂 Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z7VpM2SnXw[/embedyt]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Our characters are getting ready to go to the beach, so they start making a list of items needed. In this European Portuguese lesson we introduce a bunch of food vocabulary as well as some useful colloquialisms. There’s more to come next week. This week we’re also trialing a...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In this audio lesson, our characters get a surprise visit at the door. You will learn how to handle the delivery man (in a linguistic sense of course) in European Portuguese. Our friend Miguel is also back on this episode to help us out. Desfrutem!   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no”...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] We are back with a new lesson. This one starts a series of podcasts where the characters stay in their home. This will allow us to teach you specific vocabulary and homely expressions. Don’t forget to look up the extras below and do the exercises. 🙂 Desfrutem!   [/spb_text_block]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Lesson 33 is a little different. We give our characters a day off and teach you some colloquial European Portuguese with the sound of music. That’s right, get ready to sing along with us! Desfrutem!   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GkG-rfKlmM[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Let’s vary things a little. In podcast 32 we guide you through a more formal conversation. Specifically, at a shop counter, ordering snails. That’s probably in the top 10 things to learn before traveling to Portugal. 🙂 Desfrutem!   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tElMj421no[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] We’ve never done a “get directions to somewhere” episode. But that’s an important skill to have to anyone venturing into European Portuguese for the first time, so here it goes… Desfrutem!   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I_34pyuo0I[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”coloured”...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Podcast 30 brings you a typical conversation between two European Portuguese speakers in the summer months, i.e. where to get snails from. Should they go to the tavern or the snail house. Find out after the break… Desfrutem!   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NqaDL21meA[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In our European Portuguese lesson this week, the 29th, our characters are presented with a typical and delicious, if you ask me, Portuguese meal: “Polvo à lagareiro”. If you enjoy fish, proceed. Oh, by the way, you’ll also learn what it means to, linguistically, eat an ox. Desfrutem!  ...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] After an exhaustive day of traveling, our two fictitious European Portuguese speaking characters are ready for starving. Among some interesting new expressions, we start to introduce Angolan words that are now a days essential in European Portuguese. Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob4Chs2X_Ns[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Lesson 27, more European Portuguese. Specifically, what to say when your flight is forced to do an emergency landing. Well, a little bit more perhaps…ok, a lot more! Desfrutem   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwKrGUdxhY[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”coloured” custom_bg_colour=”#f7f7f7″ custom_text_colour=”#000000″ pb_margin_bottom=”no”...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In podcast, or lesson 26 we get bad news in the plane. Among many other things you will learn the European Portuguese recipe to cure any ailment and how to say “baldy”! There’s also loads of actually useful language tips. Desfrutem!   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Lesson 25 is here to test your vocabulary retention. How many European Portuguese words and idiomatic expressions can you recall from previous lessons? Let’s get started. E não façam batota! (Don’t cheat) [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w25rvy_Vk8[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px”...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In the 24th edition of the Portuguese With Carla podcast, you will learn a few idiosyncrasies of European Portuguese grammar use. On a lighter note, you’ll also find out what the most sought after Portuguese sandwich is. Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtIA6AlYZ3M[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px”...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The holiday is in it’s closing stages. In Lesson 23 we head over to the airport. Our European Portuguese dialog in this lesson revolves around checking-in to our flight. A new guest, and as such a new native voice is added to the repertoire this week also. Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In the 22nd Portuguese With Carla Podcast, me and the husband introduce a few numbers to your European Portuguese vocabulary. Add one or two idiomatic expressions, a little formal speech to use in a shop and you have enough to keep anyone entertained for half an hour or so. Desfrutem!...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Já lá vão vinte e uma! In lesson 21 we resume João’s unfortunate trip to the Hospital. What do you think the expression “don’t beat the blind man any longer” means in European Portuguese. This and many more (useful I promise) facets of the Portuguese language will be explained in...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Lesson 20 is a “review in games” podcast episode. How many European Portuguese words and idiomatic expressions can you recall from previous lessons? 30 seconds, are you ready? Go… Desfrute [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9KvPphzgjs[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”coloured” custom_bg_colour=”#f7f7f7″ custom_text_colour=”#000000″ pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”mt0...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Lição dezanove, lesson 19! The doctor brings bad news. As usual, the flashcards with European Portuguese audio are available below. Desfrutem! [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxPLxVFzNoI[/embedyt] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”coloured” custom_bg_colour=”#f7f7f7″ custom_text_colour=”#000000″ pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”mt0 mb0 bt0 bb0 no-arrow” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Narrativa:...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In podcast 18 we switch to a hospital scene so as to vary the vocabulary used. We also add another native voice to help us out with today’s European Portuguese lesson. We introduce you to a little more formal speech as we converse with the doctor. As usual, the...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Podcast ‘dezasete’ is here. Learn some new European Portuguese expressions and idiomatic expressions in a relaxed way, by following our two characters on their ‘Madeiran’ adventure. Today’s podcast, like most of them, will also help you with grammar, even if you’re not aware of it. Don’t forget to practice...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Podcast or Lesson 16 of the Portuguese With Carla audio course takes us back to the holiday in Madeira. Learn Portuguese (Portugal/European) grammar and vocabulary the easy and fun way. This week we also start introducing some pretty cool idiomatic expressions that will no doubt impress Portuguese natives. Enjoy! [/spb_text_block]...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”]   Podcast 15 is here and it’s another “guess the word” episode. How good is your memory? How much European Portuguese do you think you can remember from our previous lessons? Test yourself and win an amazing prize. Sort of! 🙂 Enjoy   [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”]   Are you ready to play a game with us? Often, a major problem when learning a language is not the acquisition but the retention. How to make words and expressions stick? In Lesson 14 of our European Portuguese Podcast, we teach you a fun game to help you...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] This European Portuguese Lesson is a little different. Grab a shot of some high alcohol percentage liquid to warm up your singing voice. Singing is an excellent way of improving your European Portuguese accent, so sing along with us. [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [/spb_text_block] [blank_spacer height=”30px”...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In this week’s lesson we learn expressions and words useful to fill gaps and make you sound native. A bunch of vocabulary is also coming your way. Don’t forget to check the flashcards below. Btw, sorry about the nasally sounding hosts 🙂 Enjoy [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”]   Podcast 11 is cooked. In this European Portuguese lesson you will learn some essencial idioms that will make you sound like a native. Also in this episode, on top of the usual pronunciation exercise and grammar tips, we will give you an almost unknown, but super effective technique...

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”]   Mama Sabala makes another appearance on the lesson this week. For podcast 10 of the Portuguese With Carla course, we delve into some coloquial expressions you can use to impress the natives. Make sure to take advantage of the flashcard exercises and the audio quiz below. Enjoy [/spb_text_block] [spb_text_block...

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Podcast 9 is out! And this time we find ourselves at a restaurant. Once again, we have a special guest in this episode. Only this time with a touch of an Angolan accent! We recommend you listen to the end and enjoy the extras as well as making the most of the exercises below. Enjoy!

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[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In this week’s free Portuguese European lesson, our fictitious characters meet up with an acquaintance and get some restaurant recommendation. The adventure in Funchal continues. Again, we have a special guest in this podcast episode. Another voice, another native Portuguese speaker. Listen to the end, you might get some...

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In this week's lesson Marlon gets all excited about the television in the hotel room and Carla is mesmerised by the view of Funchal's harbour (definitely worth a visit btw). We keep adding value to the podcast, and in this week's Portuguese With Carla Podcast notes, on top of the audio quiz you can test yourself with, we also have a fun flashcard memorising game. This will feature in all future podcasts. Enjoy

Another edition of Portuguese With Carla Podcast, another free lesson on European Portuguese. This week we bring another guest to help us out. Over time, different accents, different voices with varied tones and rhythms will help you grasp the spoken language more and more easily. Don’t forget to try the exercise at the end of this post. How well do […] The post Free Audio Course – Lesson 6 appeared first on Portuguese With Carla.

Another edition of Portuguese With Carla Podcast, another free lesson on European Portuguese. This week we bring another guest to help us out. Over time, different accents, different voices with varied tones and rhythms will help you grasp the spoken language more and more easily. Don’t forget to try the exercise at the end of...

It has been a little while but we’re back. More free Portuguese lessons with Carla and the husband (Marlon). We pick up more or less where we left off: just getting to our Hotel room. Listen out of a special guest. Also in this lesson: What Marlon’s Grand mom sounds like when under the effect of powerful “get to sleep” drugs. Enjoy!   The post Lesson 5 – Portuguese With Carla Podcast appeared first on Portuguese With Carla.

It has been a little while but we’re back. More free Portuguese lessons with Carla and the husband (Marlon). We pick up more or less where we left off: just getting to our Hotel room. Listen out of a special guest. Also in this lesson: What Marlon’s Grand mom sounds like when under the effect of powerful “get...

The 4th lesson in our free portuguese audio course is here. We continue following our imaginary friends on their portuguese holiday. This week they venture into a hotel. What common portuguese expressions will they hear and use? I also introduce you to cardinal numbers. Also in this lesson:  Research shows that humans store vocabulary in the brain more in the […] The post Lesson 4 – Portuguese With Carla Podcast appeared first on Portuguese With Carla.

The 4th lesson in our free portuguese audio course is here. We continue following our imaginary friends on their portuguese holiday. This week they venture into a hotel. What common portuguese expressions will they hear and use? I also introduce you to cardinal numbers. Also in this lesson:  Research shows that humans store vocabulary in...

For the 3rd lesson in our free portuguese course we’ve decided to start a coherent and continuous journey with our dialogs from week to week.  We will follow a family on their holiday in Portugal. What sort of things are they likely to encounter? What are the common phrases and expressions? Also in this lesson: How can singing help when learning […] The post Free Audio Course – Lesson 3 appeared first on Portuguese With Carla.

For the 3rd lesson in our free portuguese course we’ve decided to start a coherent and continuous journey with our dialogs from week to week.  We will follow a family on their holiday in Portugal. What sort of things are they likely to encounter? What are the common phrases and expressions? Also in this lesson: How...

In this second free portuguese lesson in our course we show you what asking for directions in portuguese sounds like. Also, a brief introduction to numbers and a few extra tidbits. In our science section, Marlon talks about the brain plasticity and how an understanding of it can help you learn a new language so much faster. Any questions or […] The post Free Audio Course – Lesson 2 appeared first on Portuguese With Carla.

In this second free portuguese lesson in our course we show you what asking for directions in portuguese sounds like. Also, a brief introduction to numbers and a few extra tidbits. In our science section, Marlon talks about the brain plasticity and how an understanding of it can help you learn a new language so...

I’m happy to say me and my husband, Marlon, have decided to put together a free audio course for those interested in starting off with the Portuguese language. It will be free and on a weekly basis. It will be available from iTunes as well. This will not be a Portuguese audio course like the usually boring audio courses you’ve […] The post Free Audio Course – Lesson 1 appeared first on Portuguese With Carla.

I’m happy to say that my husband, Marlon, and I, have decided to put together a free audio course for those interested in starting off with the Portuguese language. It will be free and on a weekly basis. It will be available from iTunes as well. This will not be a Portuguese audio course like...