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A Tartaruga Ninja Dec 23, 2017

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Our fabulously fictional Portuguese family is back (with peculiarly different voices 😂) and this time, they're considering adding a new member. We explore new vocabulary surrounding food, animals and more, and also run into some new usage examples of the conjunctive and conditional moods. And just like in the last episode, Rui continues to help Joel identify some more of his "estrangeiro" pronunciation habits! Update (April 12, 2018): After launching this episode, it was helpfully pointed out to us that keeping a turtle as a pet is irresponsible: They die earlier in captivity and live a miserable, unnatural life. They're part of our wildlife heritage and need their protected, natural habitat to thrive. Instead, consider adopting a cat or dog from a shelter – surprisingly, they're less work, and you'll be doing some good! More details here and here. (Obrigado, Joanna!)

A Rota da Cortiça Nov 14, 2017

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In this episode, we learn about one of Portugal's most important symbols and main exports: cork! We explore tons of new vocabulary, and later, for your benefit, Rui humbles Joel by tearing apart his pronunciation skills!

A Mãe Está Doente e o Pai Cuida da Família Sep 24, 2017

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Today, our fictional Portuguese family is subjected to some of the grammar you'll find around the B2 Intermediate level, including the "conjuntivo" verb mood. Since the mother is sick, the father has to improvise with preparing dinner himself, all while taking care of the kids. Will it be as easy as he thinks, or will it all go "por água abaixo"?

Resolver Um Problema Ao Telefone: Alô?! Sep 01, 2017

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Update: April 10, 2018 – Previously audio-only, this episode has been turned into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. Telephone and Internet service companies are notoriously painful to deal with, and Portugal is no exception! In this dialogue, a pushy representative from "VOZ" calls in an attempt to recapture a former client. Have you had the pleasure of dealing with one of these services in Portuguese yet?

Supermix Interview (with Tatiana, Rui & Joel) Aug 11, 2017

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When we launched Diálogo 24 Um Café Em Lisboa (with our special guest, Tatiana from Brazil), it understandably created some controversy with our audience, who normally looks to us for European Portuguese content! While most members loved exploring the differences between the two dialects, a few members were worried that we were losing our European Portuguese focus. (We’re not!) To discuss why we occasionally expose our audience to Brazilian content and much more, Tatiana invited Rui & Joel to her radio program, Supermix (based in Italy), for a special interview. We also talk about other aspects of Practice Portuguese that you might have been curious about too! (Note: Some of Tatiana’s audio had to be re-recorded because of technical issues, so some editing was necessary. However, we’ve tried to retain the authenticity of the live interview as much as possible!)

Como Falam Os Algarvios? (Conversa com Eliana) Aug 01, 2017

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After our very challenging Diálogo, dedicated to the Algarvian dialect, we decided to record a follow-up discussion with Eliana, (who voiced the Algarvian characters). She will help us understand a bit better some of the difficult terms and expressions that came up in that episode, and how they're typically used in the region.

Certificado de Residência (Como Pedir… Em Algarvio!) Jul 08, 2017

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In what might possibly be our most ambitious Diálogo to date, we explore some of the delightful bureaucracy that surrounds obtaining a residency permit in Portugal. With Michael (our special guest estrangeiro) moving to Algarve, we get a chance to explore some of the vocabulary and pronunciation quirks that set this region apart from the rest of Portugal! A special "obrigado" to our friends who helped us put this episode together: • Michael Reeve – provided his guidance, ideas and voice talent (from afpop.com, an organization that provides support to foreign residents and visitors throughout Portugal) • Rui Coimbra Sénior – O pai do Rui! • Eliana Silva – talented voice actress who not only brought the female characters of Algarve to life, but also helped us make sure the script was as authentic as possible You'll definitely find some of this Algarvian dialect challenging, but we'll go over a lot of this episode's content in a discussion between Eliana, Rui & Joel, to be released soon! Note: This episode's mention of afpop is not a paid endorsement, but just a friendly collaboration! Update August 1, 2017: As promised, we posted a follow-up episode to explore this dialogue in more detail. Once you're done listening to this episode, make sure to have a listen to our follow-up discussion!

Salvador Sobral Ganha Eurovisão 2017 May 21, 2017

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Discover the beautiful ballad that unexpectedly swept Europe off its feet in the Eurovision 2017 song contest: "Amar Pelos Dois", by Salvador Sobral. After 53 years of competing, this marks Portugal's first victory ever! With the help of a special guest, Rui and Joel explore the meaning behind these Portuguese lyrics as well as what set this performance apart from all the rest. Note: We only used a short clip of the song to avoid waking up the copyright police, so make sure to check out Salvador's full performance with his sister, (and composer, Luísa Sobral): https://youtu.be/z5VUti3kVIo?t=4m13s

Um Café em Lisboa May 08, 2017

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This episode is a collaboration featuring Tatiana Ribeiro, a Portuguese teacher (and fan of the project) from Brazil, currently living Italy! She recorded with us and also wrote the dialogue, which takes place in a café in Portugal. Since we all know jokes are funnier after they're explained in exhaustive detail, Rui and Joel discuss the key vocabulary and expressions used throughout. But rather than making it easy on you by switching to English, we decided to keep the entire conversation in Portuguese! But don't worry – For the first time ever, members using the podcast player on our website can now enable English translations at any point in this episode, to make sure you don't miss a single "palavra". We're excited to hear what you think! Update, August 11, 2017: Shortly after launching this episode, we were invited on Tatiana's radio show for an interview. We've released an edited version of this interview with transcript if you'd like to have a listen!

A Lenda Da Serra Da Nó Apr 01, 2017

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We're back with another classic Portuguese tale, this time with the story of a Moorish king after the heart of a humble, female shepherd. Will he win her heart, despite their different religious backgrounds? How will they survive when the Christians come to take over the castle and land? Listen and find out!

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