Episodes

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atwKrGUdxhY Dialog [zoomsounds_player source="https://portuguesewithcarla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pwc27-dialog.mp3" config="audio-quiz" playerid="13963" thumb="" autoplay="off" cue="on" enable_likes="off" enable_views="off" songname="" artistname=""] M - Que grande alvoroço que p...

In the podcast, or lesson 26 we get bad news on the plane. Among many other things, you will learn the European Portuguese recipe to cure any ailment and how to say "baldy"! There are also loads of actually useful language tips. Desfrutem! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjkHvLsgJdU Dialog [zoomsounds_player source="https://portuguesewithcarla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pwc26-dialog.mp3" config="audio-quiz" playerid="13943" thumb="" autoplay="off" cue="on" enable_likes="off" enable_views...

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) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9w25rvy_Vk8 Source

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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtIA6AlYZ3M Dialog [zoomsounds_player source="https://portuguesewithcarla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pwc24-dialog.mp3" config="audio-quiz" playerid="13890" thumb="" autoplay="off" cue="on" enable_likes="off" enable_views="off" s...

The holiday is in its 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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ7BBREmZH8 Dialog [zoomsounds_player source="https://portuguesewithcarla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pwc23-dialog.mp3" config="audio-quiz" playerid="13832" thumb="" autoplay="off" cue="on" ena...

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! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl8zb7_3feM Dialog [zoomsounds_player source="https://portuguesewithcarla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pwc22-dialog.mp3" config="audio-quiz" playerid="13812" thumb="" autoplay=...

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 this Podcast. Desfrutem! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSJRFd7RCWU Portuguese Transcript [zoomsounds_player source="https://portuguesewithcarla.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/pwc21-narrative.mp3" config="audio-qu...

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9KvPphzgjs Source

Lição dezanove, lesson 19! The doctor brings bad news. As usual, the flashcards with European Portuguese audio are available below. Desfrutem! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxPLxVFzNoI Portuguese Transcript Dr. - Querem as boas ou as más notícias primeiro? M - As más. Dr. - Ora bem, você tem uma fractura oblíqua composta na parte inferior da fíbula. M - Oh Sr. Dr. troque lá isso por miúdos, se faz favor. Dr. - Isto quer dizer que o Sr. João tem uma perna partida! C - Que chatice! M ...

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 flashcards with European Portuguese audio are available below. Desfrutem! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajwZT0uPDCo Portuguese Transcript C - Já passaram duas horas e um quarto e já entraram não sei quantas pessoas que chegaram dep...

Podcast 'dezasete' (17) 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 with the flashcards below. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mVrQPOAgDA Portuguese Transcript C - Uma mulher prevenida vale por duas! Agora podemos programar o nosso itinerário...

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 an easy and fun way. This week we also start introducing some pretty cool idiomatic expressions that will no doubt impress Portuguese natives. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hizsyqx6Kag Portuguese Transcript C - Então amor, a tua equipa está a ganhar? M - Isto não é falta? Das duas uma, ou este árbitro é cegueta ou foi c...

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzkf8McYIFs Source

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 remember Portuguese without the need for boring and seemingly infinite lists of words. Enjoy PS: We used to include an exercise on this page, but it turned out to bit a little too difficult for most folks at this early stage of their learning ...

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. [powerpress] Portuguese Transcript Song 1: O meu chapéu tem três bicos Tem três bicos o meu chapéu Se não tivesse três bicos O chapéu não era meu Song 2: Atirei o pau ao gato-to Mas o gato-to Não morreu-rreu-rreu Dona Chica-ca Assustou-se-se Com o ber...

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 [powerpress] Portuguese Transcript C - Ai estou tão cansada. Será que não podemos apanhar um táxi? M -Vamos gastar mais dinheiro pra quê? A gente põe-se lá em 10 minutos ou nem isso. C - Tu não querias ver o resto do jogo? Ainda deve estar a dar… ...

Podcast 11 is cooked. In this European Portuguese lesson, you will learn some essential 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 to learn vocabulary up to 1/3 faster. Don't forget to check the exercises below the transcript. PS: We used to include an exercise on this page, but it turned out to bit a little too difficult for most folks at th...

Mama Sabala makes another appearance in the lesson this week. For podcast 10 of the Portuguese With Carla course, we delve into some colloquial expressions you can use to impress the natives. Make sure to take advantage of the flashcard exercises and the audio quiz below. Enjoy PS: We used to include an exercise on this page, but it turned out to bit a little too difficult for most folks at this early stage of their learning journey, so we got rid of it for the time being. 😉 https://www.yout...

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! PS: We used to include an exercise on this page, but it turned out to bit a little too difficult for most folks at this early stage of their learning journey, so we got rid of it for the time being. 😉 https://www...

In this week's free Portuguese European lesson, our fictitious characters meet up with an acquaintance and get some restaurant recommendations. 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 bonus material. :) Enjoy PS: We used to include an exercise on this page, but it turned out to bit a little too difficult for most folks at this early stage of their learnin...

In this week's lesson, Marlon gets all excited about the television in the hotel room and Carla is mesmerized by the view of Funchal's harbor (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 memorizing game. This will feature in all future podcasts. Enjoy [powerpress] Portuguese Transcript C - Ah agora sim! Sim senhora, belo quarto! O...

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, and different voices with varied tones and rhythms will help you grasp the spoken language more and more easily. Enjoy! PS: We used to include an exercise on this page, but it turned out to be a little too difficult for most folks at this early stage of their learning journey, so we got rid of it for the time being. 😉 [po...

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 for 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! [powerpress] Portuguese Transcript M - Eh pá! Granda quarto! Só a cama dava pra 4! E olha a televisão: é maior que a nossa lá de casa. Vamos ali à varanda… En...

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 form of a complex web of interdependencies than in the commonly accepted "storage box" fashion. Enjoy By Carla Sabala [powerpress] Por...