Labor Day in Brazil — Reading
In this episode, you can listen to a narrated reading about Labor Day in Brazil and learn more about its meaning, history, and place in Brazilian culture. It is a reading of the article available on o...
22 Huhti 8min
Art in Brazil — Reading
In this episode, we take a walk through the history of Brazilian art and explore how it has evolved over time. This is a narrated reading of our article on the topic, available on our website. You can...
7 Huhti 9min
Brazilian Jokes in Portuguese for April Fools’ Day
Discover how Brazilians joke around on Dia da Mentira, Brazil’s version of April Fools’ Day. This episode explores the playful side of Portuguese through classic piadas, from “o que é o que é” riddles...
27 Maalis 32min
Why Do Brazilians Shower So Much?
Why do Brazilians shower so often? In this episode, we explore how hygiene in Brazil goes far beyond routine. It reflects culture, climate, social expectations, and daily habits. You’ll hear why many ...
22 Maalis 29min
Portuguese ER Verbs: Present and Past Made Simple
In this episode, we explore regular Portuguese verbs ending in -ER and see how they work in the simple present and simple past. You’ll hear clear examples with verbs like aprender, beber, comer, and c...
20 Maalis 28min
Salve in Portuguese — Reading
In this short episode, we explore the meaning of salve in Portuguese and how this expression is used in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. It’s a simple and useful way to sound more natural when greeting ...
18 Maalis 3min
I Don’t Know in Portuguese
Not sure how to say “I don’t know” in Portuguese without sounding stiff? In this episode, we explore the go-to phrase eu não sei (and the shorter não sei) plus everyday alternatives like não tenho ide...
4 Maalis 12min
Gato & Gata: When “Cat” in Portuguese Becomes a Compliment
In this episode, we take gato/gata beyond the dictionary. You’ll learn when it literally means “cat,” when it becomes a flirty Brazilian Portuguese compliment (“cutie,” “hottie,” “handsome”), and how ...
3 Maalis 15min
