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202 - A Long Weekend
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Nov 23, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the different uses of the word “como” in Portuguese and do an exercise with the superlative form of adjectives.
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201 – Famous Brazilians – VinĂcius de Moraes
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Nov 15, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to read a text about VinĂcius de Moraes and we are going to learn some nouns derived from some verbs.
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200 - Leaving for a Vacation
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Nov 8, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a vacation trip and some irregular verbs of the third conjugation.
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199 - 2016 Olympics
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Nov 1, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to read a text adapted from the magazine VEJA about the 2016 Olympics, and we’re going to study some more abundant verbs.
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Video 9 - The City
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Oct 31, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the name of some public and private establishments we find in the city.
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198 - A Traffic Jam
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Oct 25, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to driving and the third conjugation regular verbs.
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197 - Lençóis Maranhenses
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to read a text about Lençóis Maranhenses, and we are going to learn the verbs ending in -IAR.
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196 - My Daily Routine
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Oct 12, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to exercising and the second conjugation regular verbs starting with the letters from "m" to "v".
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195 - Pre-sal
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Oct 5, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to read a text about pre-salt adapted from the magazine Exame, and we’re going to study the relative pronouns "cujo" and "onde".
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Video 8 - Land Animals and Birds
Author: Marina Gomes
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the names of some land animals and birds.
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194 - An Efficient Secretary
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Sep 27, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a secretary and the second conjugation regular verbs starting with the letters "f" and "g".
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193 - Famous Brazilians – Heitor Villa-Lobos
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Sep 21, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos and the verbs ending in -EAR.
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192 - Foreign Languages
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Sep 13, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to languages and the second conjugation verbs starting with the letters "d" and "e".
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191 - Cloud Computing
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Sep 7, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to read a text about cloud computing, adapted from G1, Globo news portal, and we’re going to study the relative pronouns “que”, “quem” and “o qual”.
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190 - Moving House
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 31, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to an apartment building and the second conjugation verbs starting with the letters “a”, “b” and “c”.
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Video 7 - Shapes, Numbers and Colors
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 31, 2009
September 7th is Independence Day in Brazil. Let’s use the description of the Brazilian flag to remember this important date.
In this video you will learn some shapes, numbers and colors that will help us describe our flag.
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189 - Chapada Diamantina
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 24, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about Chapada Diamantina and study the verbs derived from the verb FAZER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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188 - Household Chores
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 17, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to household chores and some expressions in English with their equivalent in Portuguese.
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187 - Online Social Networks
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 10, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to read a text about social networks based on an article from the VEJA magazine from July 06, 2009, besides studying some more multi-meaning words.
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186 - Finding a New Love
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 3, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some useful sentences about love and some verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letters "u" and "v".
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Video 6 - Asking for Directions
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Jul 31, 2009
In this vĂdeo, JosĂ© is asking a passer-by for directions. Let’s learn some verbs and expressions used in this situation.
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185 - Famous Brazilians - Portinari
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 27, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about Cândido Portinari, a Brazilian painter, and study the verbs derived from the verb VIR in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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184 - Salary Renegotiation
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 20, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to renegotiations and a little more about the object pronouns.
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183 - Michael Jackson
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 13, 2009
In this episode, I am going to read a text adapted from a magazine Época article about Michael Jackson, and later we are going to learn how to translate some sentences with the verb to MAKE into Portuguese.
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182 - What Have You Been Doing?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 6, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the traffic and how to express the Present Perfect Continuous in Portuguese with the verb ANDAR.
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Video 5 - Exercising in the Park
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Jun 30, 2009
In this video, we are going to see Roberto and Cristina exercising in the park and study some regular verbs of action in the Present and in the Past.
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181 - A Trip Through the Amazon
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about the Amazon and study the verbs derived from PÔR in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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180 - How Are You Feeling Today?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 22, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the different uses of the word "como" in Portuguese and study the verbs PODER and CONSEGUIR compared.
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179 - Living Well With Little
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 15, 2009
In this episode, I'm going to read a text adapted from an article of the magazine Época about how to live well with little, and we are going to learn some expressions in Portuguese with body parts.
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178 - Shall We Have a Juice?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 8, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to Brazilian fruits and some verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "t".
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177 - Junine Festivities
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 1, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about the Junine Festivities in Brazil and study the verbs derived from the verb VER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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Video 4 - At the Digital Age
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, May 31, 2009
Cristina is buying some music on the Internet. Roberto asks her what she is doing. Lets listen to their conversation.
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176 - How to Bake Cookies
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, May 25, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to kitchen utensils and how to translate the verb "to pull" into Portuguese.
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175 - Interviewing Suzana Pauli
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, May 19, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to interview Suzana Pauli from Florianópolis, and we are going to learn how to translate the word "way" into Portuguese.
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174 - A New Job
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, May 11, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a company structure and some verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "s".
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173 - Famous Brazilians - Jorge Amado
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, May 4, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about Jorge Amado, a Brazilian author, and some expressions to describe a person.
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Video 3 - Meeting Friends
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Apr 30, 2009
The other day, Roberto and his niece SĂlvia met two of Robertos friends called Fernando and AntĂ´nio and their partners Márcia and Marcela. Listen to their conversation.
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172 - At the Snack Bar
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Apr 27, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn about the food we can have in a snack bar and the verb TO FEEL in the Present, Past and Future Indicative.
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171 - Q and A
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Apr 20, 2009
In this episode, I’m going to read about the book "Q and A", which originated the movie "Slumdog Millionaire", and we are going to learn some more multi-meaning words in Portuguese.
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170 - At the Bus Stop
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Apr 13, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a bus and some verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letters "q" and "r".
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169 - The Pantanal
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Apr 7, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about the Pantanal and study the verbs derived from the verb TER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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Video 2 - Going to Bed and Getting up
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Mar 31, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some vocabulary and expressions related to the bedroom and the bathroom.
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168 - Genealogy
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Mar 30, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to genealogy and some more colloquial expressions in Portuguese.
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167 - Solar Energy
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Mar 24, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about solar energy and indirect speech in Portuguese.
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166 - We Saw a Great Play!
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Mar 16, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a theater play and some verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "p".
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165 - Famous Brazilians - Oscar Niemeyer
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Mar 10, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about Oscar Niemeyer and revise the verb PÔR in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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164 - Late for Dinner
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Mar 2, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some more vocabulary related to a phone call and how to translate the verb "to keep" into Portuguese.
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Video 1 – Having Breakfast
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Feb 28, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some vocabulary and expressions related to breakfast.
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163 - Internet Effects
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 23, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some more interjections.
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162 - Crazy Weather
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 16, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to temperatures and some first conjugation verbs starting with the letter "o".
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Book - A Trip to Brazil
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Feb 10, 2009
A Trip to Brazil will teach you vocabulary, expressions, and sentences related to situations you may find on a trip to Brazil. Each episode contains a dialogue and some additional sentences and questions for your practice.
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161 - Carnival in Salvador
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 9, 2009
In this episode, you are going to listen to some information about Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, and learn how to translate no matter what happens and some other similar expressions into Portuguese.
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160 - Carnival in Brazil
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 2, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some verbs related to a trip and some colloquial expressions.
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159 - A Song - Eu e a Brisa
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jan 29, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some multi-meaning words and one more use of the verbs in the Subjunctive.
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158 - A Work Meeting
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 26, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a work meeting and the first conjugation verbs starting with the letter "n".
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157 - Iguaçu Falls
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
In this episode, we are going to listen to some information about the Iguaçu Falls and revise the verb VIR in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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156 - Astronomy
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 19, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to astronomy and some first conjugation verbs starting with the letter "m".
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155 - Eat, Pray, Love
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
In this episode, you are going to listen to some information about the book "Eat, Pray, Love", and learn how to translate the word "step" in Portuguese.
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154 - Can I Borrow Your Calculator?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 12, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the four basic math operations and the different uses of the verb EMPRESTAR (to borrow/to lend).
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153 - Brazilian Portuguese New Spelling
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jan 8, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the changes that appear in the New Spelling Agreement of the Brazilian Portuguese and revise the verbs CRER (to believe), DAR (to give), LER (to read) and VER (to see) in the tenses where there are some changes in their accents.
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152 - What Newspaper Do You Read?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 5, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a newspaper and the first conjugation verbs starting with the letters "j" and "l".
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151 - Main Events of 2008
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jan 1, 2009
In this episode, we are going to learn some multi-meaning words and several uses of the word "se".
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150 - My New Bike
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Dec 29, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a bicycle and some uses of the word "já".
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149 - Christmas in Brazil
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Dec 25, 2008
In this episode, you are going to hear some information about Christmas in Brazil and revise the verb DAR in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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148 - Do You Shave Every Day?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Dec 22, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to toiletries and some more expressions with the verb FAZER.
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147 - Happiness
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
In this episode, I am going to read a poem and several quotations about happiness.
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146 - Dreams
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Dec 16, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to dreams.
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145 - Famous Brazilians - Paulo Coelho
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Dec 13, 2008
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In this episode, we are going to learn a little about Paulo Coelho and revise the verb ESTAR in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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144 - Buying a Used Car
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Dec 8, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a car and some expressions starting with the preposition "de".
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143 - A Story - Little Red Riding Hood
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Dec 4, 2008
In this episode, we are going to listen to the story of Little Red Riding Hood and learn the vocabulary related to a face and the verbs in the Personal Infinitive Perfect.
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142 - A Job Interview
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Dec 1, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some adjectives used to describe personal qualities and some expressions with the word "pé".
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141 - Fortaleza
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Nov 25, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about Fortaleza and revise the verb VER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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140 - A New Gym
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Nov 23, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a gym and the verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "i".
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139 - A Song - A Banda
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some multiple-meaning words and the metaphonic plural of some words in Portuguese.
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138 - Christmas Shopping
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Nov 18, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to different items we can buy in the stores and how to use the word "demais" in Portuguese.
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137 - A Brazilian Movie - City of God
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Nov 14, 2008
In this episode, I’m going to read a text about the Brazilian movie "City of God" and revise the verb SER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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136 - A Mid-Life Crisis
Author: Marina Gomes
Wed, Nov 12, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn how to express some states of mind and feelings and the prepositions "por" e "para" compared.
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135 - The Present
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Nov 6, 2008
In this episode, you are going to listen to an address by Brian Dyson, former CEO of Coca Cola Enterprises, at an American University, and the different meanings of the verb PEGAR.
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134 - Thanksgiving
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Nov 4, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to Thanksgiving and the verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "g".
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133 - FlorianĂłpolis
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about FlorianĂłpolis, and revise the verb QUERER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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132 - Buying a Plane Ticket
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Oct 27, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a plane trip and some expressions with the word "mĂŁo".
Daniela wants to buy a ticket from Toronto to Minneapolis. Listen to the dialogue between her and a travel agent.
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131 - Halloween
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Oct 23, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to Halloween and how to translate the verb to BREAK into Portuguese.
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130 - I’m Attending a Shoe Trade Show
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Oct 20, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a trade show and the verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "f".
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129 - Famous Brazilians - Ayrton Senna
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
In this episode, I’m going to read a passage about Ayrton Senna and revise the verb PODER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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128 - At the Beauty Salon
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Oct 13, 2008
Paula goes to a beauty salon to have her hair cut and colored. Listen to the dialogue between her and the hairdresser.
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127 - A Song – Desafinado
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Oct 9, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to music and how to translate the verb to GET into Portuguese.
Today’s song is "Desafinado" by Tom Jobim.
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126 - At the Doctor’s
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Oct 6, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a medical examination and some stem-changing verbs.
Beatriz has a backache and decides to see her doctor, Dr. JoĂŁo.
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125 - The Bahian Cuisine
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Oct 2, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn a little about the Bahian cuisine and review the verb TRAZER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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124 - Shall We Go Camping?
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Sep 28, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to camping and the verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "e".
José and Solange like camping and are now arranging to go camping before the end of summer.
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123 - The Olympic Games
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Sep 25, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the Olympic Games, some multiple-meaning words and the verbs in the Future Perfect Subjunctive.
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122 - Different Personalities
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Sep 22, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some adjectives used to describe people’s personality and the plural of some of these adjectives.
Alberto’s children have completely different personalities. Listen to the conversation he has with Lúcia about his children.
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121 - Famous Brazilians - Tom Jobim
Author: Marina Gomes
Wed, Sep 17, 2008
Neste episĂłdio, vocĂŞ vai conhecer um pouco do Tom Jobim e revisar o verbo DIZER no Indicativo, Imperativo e Subjuntivo.
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120 - Booking a Doctor’s Appointment
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Sep 15, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the doctor’s office and the verbs of the first conjugation starting with the letter "d".
Jaime da Costa calls his doctor’s office in order to make an appointment. His doctor’s secretary answers the phone. Listen to what they say.
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119 - A Song - Tarde em ItapoĂŁ
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Sep 12, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to trees and the Present Perfect Subjunctive in Portuguese.
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118 - My New Kitchen
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Sep 8, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the kitchen and first conjugation verbs starting with the letter "c".
Tatiana is talking on the phone to Ricardo about her new kitchen. Let’s listen to what they say.
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117 - The Independence of Brazil
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Sep 4, 2008
In this episode, I am going to read a text about the independence of Brazil and revise the verb FAZER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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116 - I Need to Buy a Swimsuit
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Sep 1, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to swimming and the ordinal numbers up to a hundred.
Mariana is talking to Jorge about a swimsuit she needs to buy. Let’s listen to their conversation.
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115 - An Answered Prayer
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Aug 28, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some nouns made from adjectives and some more expressions with the verb DAR.
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114 - Fish and Seafood
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 25, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to fish and seafood.
Artur and Miriam are in a restaurant in Salvador, Bahia. They are trying to choose something to eat from the menu.
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113 - Salvador
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Aug 21, 2008
In this episode, you are going to hear some information about Salvador and revise the verb SABER in the Indicative, Imperative and Subjunctive moods.
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112 - Father’s Day
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Aug 19, 2008
In this episode, I am going to talk about Father’s Day and revise the verb IR in the Present, Past and Future tenses.
Joana and Tiago are talking about what Tiago did on Father’s Day.
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111 - The Story of a Butterfly
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Aug 14, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn multiple-meaning words and the verbs in the Conditional Perfect.
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110 - My First Computer
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 11, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some more vocabulary related to the computer and the prepositions "a" and "para" compared.
Diana very seldom used computers but due to some pressure from her friends and family, she decided to buy one. As she was totally lost, she asked her friend Jaime to help her.
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109 - Famous Brazilians - Pelé
Author: Marina Gomes
Wed, Aug 6, 2008
Neste episódio, você vai conhecer um pouco do Pelé e revisar o verbo TER no Indicativo, Imperativo e Subjuntivo.
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108 - At the Bank
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Aug 3, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a bank and revise some prepositions.
Rita goes to the bank to withdraw some money and also to deposit a cheque.
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107 - A Song - Naquela Mesa
Author: Marina Gomes
Wed, Jul 30, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some homograph words in Portuguese.
Today’s song – Naquela Mesa – is by Sérgio Bittencourt, a journalist and composer. Shaken by his father’s death, he composed this song, which is sung by Elizete Cardoso and Nelson Gonçalves.
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106 - Bargaining
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 28, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn how to bargain and some more regular verbs of the first conjugation.
LĂdia wants to buy a necklace at the Hippie Market to give as a present to her sister. She tries to bargain with the seller and ends up getting a good price for it.
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105 - SĂŁo Paulo
Author: Marina Gomes
Wed, Jul 23, 2008
In this episode, you are going to listen to some information about SĂŁo Paulo and revise the passive voice of the verbs in Portuguese.
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104 - What Do You Intend to Do?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 21, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some false cognates and the verbs in the Future Perfect.
Márcio and Diana are talking about Márcio’s retirement that will happen soon.
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103 - I’ll Have my Car Washed
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Jul 19, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a small farm and how to translate the causative sentences into Portuguese.
Henrique and Julia are talking after she came back from her small farm on Sunday.
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102 - Rio de Janeiro
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 14, 2008
In this episode, you are going to listen to some information about Rio de Janeiro and revise the plural of nouns and adjectives in Portuguese.
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101 - I Slept Like a Log
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Jul 12, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to work and the verb DORMIR (to sleep) in the Present, Past and Future Tenses.
Luis works very hard and tells Isabela why he is so tired.
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100 - A Song – Se Eu Quiser Falar com Deus
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jul 7, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to parts of a building and the Pretérito Perfeito and the Pretérito Perfeito Composto do Indicativo compared.
Today’s song - Se eu quiser falar com Deus - is by Gilberto Gil, one of the most famous singers and composers in Brazil since the sixties. His lyrics criticizing the military dictatorship of the time sent him into exile in London for two years. He is now Brazil’s Minister of Culture.
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99 - Maria Rita’s Concert
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jul 3, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some expressions with the word “like” and some more regular verbs of the first conjugation.
Tadeu and Renata want to go to Maria Rita’s concert at Tom Brasil in São Paulo. Let’s listen to their conversation.
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98 - What Do Foreigners Think of Brazil?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 30, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the Personal Infinitive of the verbs in Portuguese.
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97 - I’ve Bought an Apartment
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Jun 27, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the bathroom and intensifiers. Julio and Clarisse talk about an apartment Julio has bought in Ipanema.
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96 - A Song – Como é Grande o Meu Amor por Você
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 23, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the different meanings of the word “mesmo” and have some practice with the personal pronoun “lhe”.
The singer Roberto Carlos is an idol of several generations, with a musical repertoire that pleases all ages.
I’m now going to sing “Como é grande o meu amor por você”.
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95 - At the Zoo
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Jun 20, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to animals in the zoo and practice short answers with the verbs VER, PODER and FAZER.
Diogo is telling HeloĂsa what he did at the long weekend.
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94 - The Arrival of the Royal Family in Brazil
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 16, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some more collective nouns and the Past Participle of abundant verbs.
Today I’m going to read a text about the arrival of the Portuguese royal family in Brazil in 1808. A great part of what Brazil is nowadays in terms of unity and national identity is because of the influence the royal family had on Brazil.
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93 - At the Post Office
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jun 12, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the Post Office and some expressions with the preposition “por”.
With the advent of the Internet, we tend to use the post office less and less, but today Viviane needs to send a package to France, so she goes to the post office near her home. Listen to her conversation with the postal clerk.
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92 - Interviewing Zenaide Morette
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 9, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn how to translate expressions with the word “best” and “if clauses” in Portuguese.
The interview today is with Zenaide Morette, my sister’s secretary, who lives in Belo Horizonte and commutes to Retiro das Pedras about one and a half hours every day. Retiro das Pedras is a very nice fenced community outside Belo Horizonte.
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91 - Allergies
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Jun 5, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary about different kinds of allergies, and expressions with the word “time”.
Raul and Sueli are coworkers. The other day, in the office, Raul started sneezing because of allergies he always has in spring.
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90 - A Story – The Beggar and the King
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jun 2, 2008
In this episode, we are going to practice the plural of the words ending in –ão, and the Future Subjunctive of the verbs in Portuguese.
I get some stories and pps presentations over the Internet very often. I’ve received the story I’m reading today from a friend, and it illustrates a great principle of life.
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89 - Love Is What Matters
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, May 29, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some words in Portuguese ending in –oso/osa, and some verbs followed by the preposition “em”.
JoĂŁo and SĂlvia are good friends. Silvia started dating a man much older than she is, and John is a little concerned about this.
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88 - A Song - Dindi
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, May 26, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the usage of “tão” and “tanto”, and the pronunciation of the letter “x” in Portuguese.
Today I’m going to sing “Dindi”, a song composed by Tom Jobim and Aloysio de Oliveira.
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87 - I’m Running Late
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, May 22, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to painting, and some adjectives coming from verbs.
LetĂcia and Carlos have been neighbors for a few years. They seldom talk because of their busy lives. Today they found a way to catch up with the latest news.
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86 - A Story - Snow White
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, May 19, 2008
In this episode, I’m going to read the story of Snow White by the Brothers Grimm, and we are going to learn the verbs in the Imperfect Subjunctive.
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85 - A Picnic in the Park
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, May 15, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a picnic and several uses of the verb CHEGAR.
Roberto and Virginia are planning a picnic in the park. Listen to their conversation.
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84 - I’m Taking a Trip
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, May 12, 2008
In this episode, we are going to practice the verb FAZER in the Present, Past and Future tenses and some expressions in English with their equivalent in Portuguese.
Jair is turning 35 years old and is already feeling very old. He talks to his cousin Eliana about his birthday and what he intends to do.
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83 - A Day Off
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, May 9, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the office and the use of the Present Subjunctive after certain conjunctions.
Marcelo is very tired today, and his friend Jane convinces him to take a day off.
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82 - Mother’s Day
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, May 6, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to gifts we can give our mother on Mother’s Day, and the verb to take, which has several meanings in Portuguese.
Fred and Larissa are talking about Mother’s Day.
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81 - A Song - Conversa de Botequim
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, May 1, 2008
Noel Rosa was one of the greatest names in Brazilian popular music, combining samba’s Afro-Brazilian roots with a more urban, witty language.
Today I am going to sing the song “Conversa de Botequim” (Talk at the Bar), which was composed by Noel Rosa and two other partners.
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80 - Extreme Sports
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Apr 28, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to extreme sports and the verbs VIR (to come) and VER (to see) in the Present, Past, and Future Tenses.
JoĂŁo is sitting by himself in a bar when he sees his friend Rosana. He invites her to sit at his table and starts talking about extreme sports.
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79 - Spring
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Apr 25, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to flowers, and the Past Continuous Tense of the verbs in Portuguese.
Robert and Teresa are very happy because spring is here.
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78 - A Song - Gostava Tanto de VocĂŞ
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Apr 21, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some expressions in English with the verb to be that are translated into Portuguese with the verb to have, and the verb FUGIR (to escape, to flee) in the Present, Past and Future Tenses.
I am going to sing "Gostava tanto de vocĂŞ".
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77 - Oprah’s Book Club
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Apr 17, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn a little more about how to use superlatives and pronominal verbs in Portuguese.
Joel and Marta talk about Oprah’s show and why they like to watch it.
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76 - Interviewing Frederico Gomes
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Apr 14, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a wedding and the use of the Present Subjunctive to express wishes and hopes.
Today’s interview is with Frederico Luciano Galler de Magalhães Gomes, also known as Kiko, who is a nephew of mine living in Florianópolis, capital of the Santa Catarina State, in the South of Brazil.
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75 - At the Library
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Apr 10, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a library, and the use of the word “muito” in Portuguese.
Today Reinaldo decided to go the the library to borrow a book by Jorge Amado. The book is called "Dona Flor and her Two Husbands".
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74 - Maybe I’ll Stay Home
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Apr 7, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some colloquial verbs and the use of the Present Subjunctive to express doubt.
Peter and Janet are learning Portuguese and like to talk in Portuguese in order to practice. They are now talking about a trip Peter is taking to Brazil. See how Peter expresses his doubts in the Present Subjunctive.
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73 - Do You Prefer Brazil or Canada?
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Apr 3, 2008
Today we are going to learn how to express some states of mind and feelings, have some more practice with irregular superiority comparatives and superlatives, and the usages of “há” (verb HAVER) and “a” (preposition).
LĂşcia and Jorge live in Canada. They miss Brazil a lot, but they prefer to live in Canada because of job opportunities.
Let’s listen to what they say.
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72 - Pero Vaz de Caminha’s Letter
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Mar 31, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the augmentative form of some words in Portuguese with the suffixes –ão and -ona.
Pero Vaz de Caminha, Portuguese explorer who accompanied Pedro Ălvares Cabral in the discovery of Brazil, wrote what is considered by many to be one of the most accurate and detailed accounts of the discovery of Brazil in his Carta de Pero Vaz de Caminha.
But this letter was rewritten in a humoristic way by an advertising agent called Paulo D’Angelo, who rewrote it in the form of a phone call and won the contest “Chronicle of the Listener” by Rádio Bandeirantes. This phone call was written as if Brazil was discovered in the 21st century.
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71 - A Song - O Pato
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Mar 28, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to farm animals and the informal Imperative of the verbs in Portuguese. Today's song, "O Pato" (The Duck) is by JoĂŁo Gilberto, who is considered the creator of bossa nova. A new beat was born on the rhythm of his guitar.
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70 - What Do We Have for Dinner?
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Mar 25, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to food, and the verb PÔR (to put) in the Present, Past and Future Tenses. Solange and Evandro have just come home from work and are very hungry. Let’s listen to their conversation about dinner.
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69 - A Song – Como uma Onda
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Mar 20, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn how to use the word “jeito” in several situations in Portuguese and the use of the verb HAVER to express time. Today's song, "Como uma onda" (Like a Wave), is by Lulu Santos, a very famous Brazilian singer, songwriter and guitarist.
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68 - My Family
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Mar 17, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn how to say several professions in Portuguese and the usage of the verbs SER, ESTAR and FICAR, all meaning "to be" in English. Brazil had the influence of several peoples throughout its 508 years of history. Let’s listen to the dialogue between Adriano and I, where I tell him a little of how my family was composed.
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67 - The Discovery of Brazil
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Mar 13, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some collective nouns and the verbs in the passive. Brazil was discovered by a Portuguese named Pedro Ălvares Cabral on April 22, 1500. I am going to read a text so that you can learn some other details about the discovery of Brazil.
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66 - My Town
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Mar 10, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a town and the verb LER (to read) in the Present, Past and Future Tenses. Susana lives in a small town in the inland of SĂŁo Paulo called Serra Negra. Ronaldo, a friend from Rio, wants to move there and goes to visit her in order to get to know the town better.
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65 - Easter
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Mar 6, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to Easter and the Present Perfect Continuous in Portuguese. Marcia has decided to write to Fátima to wish a Happy Easter. Note that, in Portuguese, you start a letter with the name of the place from where you are writing and the date and end it with kisses or hugs.
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64 - At the Beach
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Mar 3, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the beach, some more expressions with the verb DAR and some interjections. Geraldo and Wilma decide to go to the beach on Sunday. Wilma calls him and wakes him up. They agree to meet at the beach one hour later.
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63 - A Song - Estrada do Sol
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Feb 28, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to body parts and the verbs CAIR (to fall) and SAIR (to leave, to go out) in the Present, Past and Future Tenses. Tom Jobim had several lyrics writers as partners - VinĂcius de Moraes, Carlos Lyra and Dolores Duran. Today’s song, Estrada do Sol (Road of the Sun) is by Dolores Duran.
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62 - A Talk Show
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 25, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to television and the contractions of prepositions and demonstrative pronouns. In today’s dialogue, Haroldo and Kátia talk about what they do in their spare time.
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61 - Interviewing Eliane Bueno
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Feb 22, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the most common gentilic suffixes and some false cognates. Today’s interview is with Eliane Bueno, a long time friend of mine.
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60 - Shall We Go to the Movies?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 18, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to different movie categories and insects, and the prepositional pronouns with the preposition "with". Gilda and Pedro love to go to the movies. In fact, they go to the movies almost every weekend. This time, Gilda invites Pedro to see an animation movie.
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59 - Valentine’s Day
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Feb 15, 2008
In this episode, we are going to study the vocabulary related to Valentine's Day, and some expressions with the verb DAR in the Present, Past and Future Tenses. Melissa talks to Ronaldo about Sweetheart's Day.
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58 - A Song - Lobo Bobo
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 11, 2008
The song "Lobo Bobo", meaning "Foolish Wolf", is based on the story of the Little Red Riding Hood. The lyrics are symbolic of a man with bad intentions meeting a girl and later falling for her.
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57 - Striking Up a Conversation
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Feb 9, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn to say "to go somewhere by… or on…", and the verb DIZER in the Present, Past and Future tenses. Jorge was walking along the Copacabana beach sidewalk when he saw a very beautiful girl called Andrea. He couldn’t resist striking up a conversation with her.
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56 - A Story - Cinderella (Part II)
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Feb 4, 2008
In this episode, I'm going to read the second part of the story of Cinderella by the Brothers Grimm. We are going to learn some irregular Past Participles in Portuguese and the vocabulary related to a living room.
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55 - What would you do?
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Feb 1, 2008
We all like to dream of winning the lotto, but what would you do with a lot of money? Today we are going to have a look at different answers to this question by using the irregular and regular forms of the Conditional in Portuguese, besides having a review of numbers from 1 to 50.
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54 - The Samba School Parade
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 28, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to samba schools, the feminine of words ending in -ĂŁo, and how to give short answers in Portuguese. Eliana and Ricardo talk about where they are going to spend Carnival this year.
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53 - Cinderella (Part I)
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Jan 25, 2008
In this episode, I'm going to read the fist part of the story of Cinderella by the Brothers Grimm. We are going to learn the verbs in the Past Perfect and the feminine and masculine forms of some nouns.
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52 - At the Currency Exchange
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 21, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some useful sentences in order to exchange money, and the regular Conditional of the verbs in Portuguese. Experts usually advise avoiding exchanging money at a hotel or airport, unless you have no other choice, because the exchange rates at these places tend to be higher.
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51 - Going to the Supermarket
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Jan 18, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to items found in a supermarket, the prepositional pronouns, and how to say "It depends on…" in several situations in Portuguese. In today's dialogue, Ana wants to prepare dinner, but there are a few ingredients missing. She asks her husband, Diogo, to go to the supermarket and buy what she needs.
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50 - New Year's Eve in Copacabana
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 14, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn words ending in -dade and -eza, and the differences in usage between the Perfect (Simple Past) and the Imperfect tenses. Julia spent the New Year's Eve at Copacabana Beach and talks to her friend Heitor about it.
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49 - A Song - O barquinho
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Jan 11, 2008
In this episode, we’re going to learn some expressions with the word "vontade", and the verb TRAZER (to bring) in the Present, Past and Future tenses. It is summer in Brazil now, and there are a lot of people sailing their boats along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The song "The Little Boat" is about one of these boats that glides through the sea.
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48 - Benefits of the Internet
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Jan 7, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn some Internet chat abbreviations, which are part of the Internetese, and some adverbs of frequency in Portuguese. Laura and Hugo talk about their communication with friends over the Internet.
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47 - A Trip Around Brazil
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Jan 4, 2008
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a trip and the ordinal numbers from 1 to 30.
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46 - New Year's Resolutions
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Dec 31, 2007
The New Year is a good time to make new resolutions, even though we forget about most of them during the year.
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45 - Interviewing Rita Nunes
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Dec 25, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the Pan American games, some false cognates and the irregular forms of some verbs in the Imperfect. Rita Nunes is a 23-year-old girl who lives in Goiania, Brazil. She goes to Goiania Federal University and loves sports. She is also my niece. Listen to the interview she gave me about the Pan American Games in July this year.
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44 - Christmas
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Dec 25, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to Christmas, the indefinite pronouns “tudo” and “todo”, and the song “Silent Night” in Portuguese. Oscar and Denise talk about where they are going to spend Christmas. Let’s listen to their conversation.
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43 - The Pan American Games
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Dec 21, 2007
Rosa talks to Luis about the Pan American Games that took place in Rio de Janeiro in July, 2007.
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42 - A Song - Marambaia
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Dec 17, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn a Brazilian song called "Marambaia", some proverbs, different types of birds, the verb to PLAY with 3 different meanings in Portuguese, some musical instruments, and the use of the diminutive.
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41 - Do You Know This Restaurant?
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Dec 15, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to a restaurant, the object pronouns, and the verbs SABER and CONHECER, which can be translated in English as “to know”. Let’s see the usage of these two verbs in the dialogue between Renata and Fernando.
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40 - Member of a Club
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Dec 11, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to soccer, and the Imperfect of verbs ending in ER and IR.
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39 - The Brazilian People
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Dec 6, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn about some characteristics of the Brazilian people, types of TV programs, masculine words ending in -a, and the preposition "de". A lot of foreign tourists choose Brazil for their vacation destination because of the natural beauty found in Rio and some other spots in the country. But once they arrive there, they find out how friendly Brazilians are and some other characteristics they have.
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38 - Entrevista com Tatiana Pessoa
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Dec 2, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to advertising and computers, and the regular and irregular verbs in the Imperative. Tatiana, or Tati, the way her friends and family call her, lives in São Paulo. She went to live there attracted by the several opportunities to climb the corporate ladder in an advertising agency. But life in São Paulo isn’t that easy. Check this out in the interview Tati gave me in August, 2007.
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37 - My Birthday
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Nov 30, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the months of the year, how to say dates, how to sing "Happy Birthday to You" in Portuguese, and the recipe for caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail.
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36 - A Song - Eu sei que vou te amar (I Know I'll Love You)
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Nov 26, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to different types of relationships, and the three forms of the verbs in the Future. Cultural differences make any universal definition of love difficult to establish. But when you love someone, you know it, as the lyrics of the following song shows.
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35 - At the Passport Control
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Nov 23, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to arriving at an airport, and the verb VIR (to come) in the Present and Past Tenses.
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34 - Describing People
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Nov 19, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to describing people and the plural of words ending in -al, -el, -il, -ol and -ul.
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33 - Vacations in Ouro Preto
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Nov 16, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to commercial establishments and the Imperfect of verbs with AR endings.
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32 - In the Pharmacy
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Nov 12, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to pharmacies, the indefinite pronoun “some” and its derivatives, and some more expressions with “estar com”.
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31- A Song - Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Nov 9, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the verb VER (to see) in the Present and Past Tenses, the Imperfect of verb SER (to be), and some adjectives and their opposites. Let’s listen to another song by Tom Jobim called "Corcovado". This song was translated into English as "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars".
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30 - House Hunting
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Nov 5, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to parts of a house, and the Imperative of the verbs ending in ER and IR.
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29 - Slang
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Nov 2, 2007
Today we are going to learn some body parts, how to express pain, some slang words used especially by young people, and the verb QUERER (to want) in the Present and Past Tenses.
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28 - Interview with Selma Ribeiro do Valle
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Oct 30, 2007
In this episode, we are going to study the vocabulary related to education, the verb PERDER (to lose) and PERDER-SE (to get lost), some relaxed pronunciation found in colloquial Portuguese, and questions starting with "How long". Today we are going to listen to an interview with Selma Ribeiro do Valle.
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27 - The Seasons
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Oct 27, 2007
In this episode, we are going to study the seasons, the verb PODER (to be able to) in the Present and in the Past, and the plural of words ending in "m".
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26 - The Weather
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Oct 23, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to the weather, more expressions with the verb FAZER (to do, to make), how to say "I wonder if" in Portuguese, and the plural of words with -ĂŁo endings.
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25 - Sports
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Oct 20, 2007
In this episode, we are going to study the vocabulary related to sports, the verb FAZER (to do, to make) in the Present and Past Tenses, and the similarities between some English and Portuguese words.
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24 - An Interview
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Oct 16, 2007
Today we are going to listen to part of an interview with a cousin of mine called Sylvio Ribeiro do Valle, who is a doctor and lives on a small farm in Guaxupe, a coffee-producing area in the inland of Minas Gerais, Brazil. After the interview, we’ll study the verb DAR (to give) in the Present and Past Tenses, followed by some expressions.
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23 - At the Clothing Store
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Oct 12, 2007
In this episode, we’re going to learn the vocabulary related to clothing, the verbs HAVER and TER meaning “there is/there are”, and the synthetic superlative.
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22 - A Brazilian Song - Só Danço Samba
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Oct 9, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to dance, the verb SABER (to know) in the Present and in the Past Tenses, and sentences with the adverb “already”. I’m going to sing “SĂł danço samba”. Tune by Tom Jobim / Lyrics by VinĂcius de Moraes.
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21 - Traveling by Bus
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Oct 5, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn how to travel by bus in Brazil, the vocabulary related to it, and the verbs with an AR ending in the Imperative.
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20 - Leaving a Message
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Oct 2, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the different ways of expressing what you want, vocabulary related to the telephone, and Present and Past Tenses of the verbs with -gar and -car endings.
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19 - Renting a Car
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Sep 28, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the vocabulary related to cars and car rentals, the verb DIRIGIR (to drive) in the present and past, and the plural of some nouns and adjectives.
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18 - At the Airport
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Today we’re going to learn the vocabulary related to the airport and the verb PREFERIR (to prefer) in the Present and Past Tenses.
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17 - The Traffic
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Sep 21, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the verb TER (to have) in the past, vocabulary related to the traffic, irregular superiority comparatives and the superlatives.
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16 - What Happened?
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Sep 18, 2007
In this episode, we’re going to learn comparisons and the past tense of the regular verbs with IR endings.
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15 - A Very Good Barbecue House
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Sep 15, 2007
In this episode, we’re going to learn some adjectives and their opposites, the past of regular verbs with ER endings, and how to express likes and dislikes.
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14 - A Jealous Son
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Sep 11, 2007
In this episode, we’re going to learn the interrogative pronouns and the verb IR (to go) in the past.
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13 - Shopping for Gemstones
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Sep 8, 2007
In this episode, we’re going to learn the days of the week and the verbs ending in AR in the past.
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12 - A Taxi Ride
Author: Marina Gomes
Tue, Sep 4, 2007
In this episode, we are going to learn the verb ABRIR (to open) and some other regular verbs of the third conjugation.
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11 - I’m Lost
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Sep 2, 2007
In this episode we are going to learn the verb FICAR and its several meanings and some prepositions and adverbs of place.
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10 - My Family
Author: Marina Gomes
Wed, Aug 29, 2007
Nowadays, families in Brazil tend to be small in the big cities, but in the North East part of the country we can find families with 10 to 15 children. Today we’re going to meet EmĂlia’s family.
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9 - In the Hotel
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 27, 2007
Today we are going to study the numbers from 100 to 1000 and the verbs in the Present Continuous.
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8 - Leather Shoes
Author: Marina Gomes
Sat, Aug 25, 2007
Today we are learning the colors, different kinds of material and the verb QUERER in the present.
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7 - What Time Is It?
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 20, 2007
Today we are going to learn how to say the time in Portuguese, the numbers from 20 to 100 and the verb PODER (can).
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6 - At the Restaurant
Author: Marina Gomes
Fri, Aug 17, 2007
Eating out in Brazil is very inexpensive, especially at the “Kilo” restaurants, where you pay by the weight.
In this dialogue, Regina prefers to go to a la carte restaurant.
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5 - Let’s Go to the Street Market
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 13, 2007
In today’s dialogue, Solange suggests going to a street market, and Carlos invites her to lunch out afterwards. We’ll also learn the numbers from 1 to 12.
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4 - Where Are You From?
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Aug 09, 2007
Today you’ll learn the names of some countries and how to ask “How do you say this word in Portuguese?”.
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3 - A Walk Along the Beach
Author: Marina Gomes
Mon, Aug 06, 2007
Paul Clark is walking along a beach in Rio, but he doesn’t know its name. He asks a nice lady who is passing by. In this episode you’ll also learn the Portuguese alphabet.
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2 - Introductions
Author: Marina Gomes
Thu, Aug 02, 2007
In this dialogue, you will have an example of how to introduce yourself, introduce someone else and say good-bye.
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1 - At a Seminar Reception Desk
Author: Marina Gomes
Sun, Jul 29, 2007
We’ll be listening to a dialogue that takes place in Rio de Janeiro, at a seminar reception desk, between the receptionist and Mr. James Youlten. In this dialogue, James Youlten from England tells the receptionist his name, how to spell it and where he comes from.
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