Audio Books (mp3)
Series of Machado de Assis Audio Books. Machado de Assis was a famous Brazilian writer whose themes and characters continue to be relevant today, over a century after his death. His characters encounter tricky situations such as romantic relationships and betrayal, poverty, and the search for identity.
Standard mp3 audio format. Compatible with iTunes (Windows/Mac) or any mp3 media player.
Series 1 DVD
Brazilian Portuguese, Level 1 (2 DVDs)
Win/Mac/TV; Region-free; 240 minutes.
Narrated in English, French & Italian.
Full reference section, extra video and vocabulary practice.
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Grammar : present indicative, future immediate, relative pronouns, conditional (gostar), ser vs. estar, haver, expressions of opinion, possessive pronouns, agente, demonstrative pronouns, prepositions of place, the gerund, singular vs. plural, indefinite pronouns, past participles, expressions of time, numbers, the seasons, time.
This is our first release and already a best seller. Quem pensava? Let us take you on a trip through Rio de Janeiro and into the world of modern, conversational Portuguese. Lessons are on the street, in restaurants, bars, clubs and... did we mention buses? Tudo, e mais um pouco.
> 2 DVD set: 36 dialogs, vocab quiz + reference.?
> 100% video. DVD, not a CD. Play in on your PC or TV.
> Top 46 verbs, days of the week, numbers, time, tudo.
> Subtitles and audio in English, French & Italian.
Simply the easiest, most entertaining approach to learning the Portuguese Language.
James Hall, Rafael Ferreira, Ashley Smith [2009, 1st release]
Series 1 download
All 36 chapters of Series 1 in downloadable format. For iPod, iPad, iPhone, PC etc. Just sync and go. If your Portuguese isn't greatly improved after doing this series, just say so and we'll refund the purchase price.
DVD + Download
Get both the 2 DVD set + the downloadable video series for mobile devices for only $10 more!
Intro
The series is the story of Paul, a journalist arriving in Rio de Janeiro. This is the beginning. --JUST $0.01-- !
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Lesson 1
The journey begins. Paul, a foreign journalist on assignment arrives in Rio de Janeiro. There, he meets associate Raquel for the first time.
Verbs introduced: Ser
Lesson 2
Paul and Raquel get to know one another over a cup of coffee. Small-talk is on the menu, and Raquel discovers a who she is dealing with. Tudo bem!
Verbs introduced: Falar, Aprender
Lesson 3
Raquel discovers that Paul's Portuguese is decent, but basic. His homework paid off. Raquel is going to have her hands full keeping him out of serious trouble.
Verbs introduced: Querer
Lesson 4
Every language has a few difficult but essential verbs. Today it's "Ficar". Raquel explains all. Watch Paul learn. Learn Paul, learn!
Verbs introduced: Entender, Ficar
Lesson 5
Brazilians just love meeting foreigners. They want to know why you're here, and where you're from! In this lesson you will learn how to handle this small-talk with style.
Verbs introduced: Ir
Lesson 6
Introducing Silvia! Rio is really is small town inside a sprawling metropolis. Bumping into friends happens all the time. Que
Lesson 7
Taxi drivers, "as taxistas" ... they will quickly become your best friends. One thing you'll notice right away: they don;t speak much English.
Lesson 8
Paul almost blows his whole trip by losing his luggage. Rule number 1: Keep track of your bags!
Verbs introduced: Estar
Lesson 9
Checking-in to a hotel is always a hassle, in any language. In this lesson you'll learn how to make it into your room easily.
Verbs introduced: Ter
Lesson 10
Room with a view. Complete with air-conditioning, cable TV and a minibar...but what about a wireless connection for the laptop?
Verbs introduced: Funcionar, Ligar
Lesson 11
Crossing time zones means more than just adjusting your watch. There are holidays, and then there are Brazilian holidays. Be sure you know the schedule before landing.
Lesson 12
Paul wakes up in Brazil a little too early, but most redeeming part about being in Rio is that no matter where you are, there's usually a beach nearby. Hangovers are soon forgotten.
Lesson 13
In a hurry, Paul catches a bus headed to Copacabana... or is it? And what about the subway?
Verbs introduced: Passar
Lesson 14
A subway system - in Rio de Janeiro? Word on the street is: it's one of the best ways to explore the urban sprawl. Just don
Lesson 15
LOST, Brazilian-style. Our hero out-does them all in this episode taking not only the wrong bus, but the subway too. In this lesson we show you how to change directions, FAST.
Verbs introduced: Esperar, Saber
Lesson 16
Call a cab, your quickest ticket out of trouble or...?
Lesson 18
Don't let a little rain spoil your trip. In this lesson Raquel teaches us how to find and buy an umbrella.
Verbs introduced: Comprar
Lesson 19
How much does it cost? Is it a good price? How do you know the good from the bad. In this lesson we show how a proper purchase is made.
Verbs introduced: Custar
Lesson 20
Hungry, thirsty and lost: being a tourist can be tough. But there is a cure -- 'Chopp', Brazilian draft beer that goes down perfectly, and solves most all traveling ills.
Verbs introduced: Beber, Comer, Fazer
Lesson 21
A sandwich with cheese and pineapple? Served with cold beer and a salad you will love it. Paga com cart
Lesson 22
The day is still early and Raquel has much more to show Paul than a good sandwich and umbrella. Never turn down an offer from a Carioca!
Verbs introduced: Mostrar, Pegar
Lesson 23
Street vendors ride the buses of Rio, "de gra
Lesson 24
Our site-seeing couple discovers a special stairway in Lapa. Raquel bumps into Isabela, things will never be the same.
Lesson 25
Isabela gives Raquel more than the customary 2 kisses and wants to know everything about her new friend, Paul. Is she just nervous... or, overly curiouse? One thing is sure, they are going to meet again soon.
Verbs introduced: Gostar, Morar, Subir
Lesson 26
Wandering deep into the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, Paul and Raquel kill some time before a night of dancing and drinking is and: trouble.
Verbs introduced: Descer, Entrar
Lesson 27
A night out. Caipirinhas are on the menu as well as Brazilian pop (MPB) and of course, jealousy! Est
Lesson 28
Back at the office, Paul arrives to meet with the editor of the magazine. His special assignment is about to begin.
Lesson 29
Before starting his assignment, Paul meets for the first time with the magazine's editor, Andrea. Business Portuguese is no big deal!
Verbs introduced: Chegar, Conhecer, Escrever, Levar
Lesson 30
Paul learns how to pack for a trip, Brazilian-style. Lucky for him, he knows how to call for telephone-support.
Verbs introduced: Precisar
Lesson 31
Bags packed, tickets paid-for. They just need to pick-up the photographer and get out of town!
Lesson 32
On the "high-seas" for about an hour, our group arrives on the island where they discover that - there are no cars. Plenty of horses and dogs, though.
Verbs introduced: Ajudar
Lesson 33
Breakfast on the island, caf
Lesson 34
It's getting late and Paul has again, dissappeared. Raquel gets creative with her telephone and the mystery is solved.
Lesson 35
Finally, our trio is reunited and debreifed over a round of caipirinhas. Valeu a pena!
Lesson 36
Time to leave... or, is it? Paul pulls a surprise stop on the way to the airport. Te amo Brasil.
Verbs introduced: Partir, Perder, Ver, Voltar
Series 2 download
All 14 dialogs include teaching and vocab. PDF of the script is included.
For iPod, iPhone , iPad etc + PC.
Vania, Love of my Life
Our man tries to secure his love by tattooing her name and more "Vania..." on his biceps. Vania reacts.
Tô Chegando
Tô chegando translates to "I'm coming" or, "I'm arriving" but often has an entirely different meaning, especially when coming from a true Carioca like Marcelo.
Sem Ressaca
Andrea almost loses more than just some hair at the cabeleireiro after talking about her wild night in Lapa.
Perdidias no Morro
Veronica and Patricia subir o morro for the first time and quickly beome lost. Isso não é supresa, é obrigatório!
Pega Onda
Marisa e Cátia have a beach chat about the weather and DNA testing while Tiago surfs. Você trouxe o protetor solar?
Paquera no Ônibus
Andre asks for directions and ends up with a kiss. Does this really happen? Only in Rio.
Obsessão
Raphaela's obsessão with Lady Gaga is almost making her boyfriend jealous. That is, until he can prove he's more than just another Alejandro.
Não Pode!
Assim ôh! Assim? Isso, assim ôh vai.
"Não pode" means "No, you can't". What happens to those that aren't clear on the meaning? Find out.
Feira Livre (parte 1)
Going from the consúlta médica, to the feira livre, Cátia and Tiago get into domestic mode and shop for fresh frutas e legumes. Will they get the promoção?
Feira Livre (parte 2)
Pregnant and hungry, Cátia and Tiago finally locate the organic morangos. Sem agrotóxicos, obrigada viu moço!
A Crise
Café com Chocolate for breakfast? Isso é normal para você? What exactly do Brazilians have for café da manhã, and why is Marilha using a glucose monitor?
Compro Ferro Velho
Watch how a real Brazilian deals with a broken-down water heater and how the many types of "catadores" on the streets keep the recycling system in action.
Central de Atendimento
Proof that there is no escape from the dreaded customer service line. Planning on spending some time in Brazil? You need to get up-to-speed on this now!
Conversa de Boteco
A Boteco is a sort of bar/eat joint. Usually a bit dirty, always alive with "bate papo". Have a seat and drink along with us as we talk about politics and futbol.
Garganta
Aprendi a me virar sozinha
E se eu tô te dando linha
É pra depois te abandonar...
Malandragem
Eu sou poeta
E não aprendi amar.
Não me deixe só
Sou perigosa, sou macumbeira
Eu sou de paz, eu sou de bem mais
Não me deixe só
All músicas
Get all 3. With Portuguese subtitles and PDFs of the lyrics. Perfect learning on-the-go.
Series 1 DVD set, school edition
The classic series for advanced beginners.
A 20% discount from retail.
Perfect for language lab or home-schools.
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Series 1, 10-pack student license
Up to 10 installations on devices and/or PCs. Lifetime use; Non-transferrable.
Upon purchase we will send ask for the email addresses of your students and send them download links. An extra copy is provided for the teacher as well.
Series 1, 30-pack student license
Up to 30 installations on devices and/or PCs. Lifetime use; Non-transferrable.
Upon purchase we will send ask for the email addresses of your students and send them download links. An extra copy is provided for the teacher as well.
Series 1, 60-pack student license
Up to 60 installations on devices and/or PCs. Lifetime use; Non-transferrable.
Upon purchase we will send ask for the email addresses of your students and send them download links. An extra copy is provided for the teacher as well.
Series 2, 10-pack student license
Up to 10 installations on devices and/or PCs. Lifetime use; Non-transferrable.
Upon purchase we will send ask for the email addresses of your students and send them download links. An extra copy is provided for the teacher as well.
Series 2, 30-pack student license
Up to 30 installations on devices and/or PCs. Lifetime use; Non-transferrable.
Upon purchase we will send ask for the email addresses of your students and send them download links. An extra copy is provided for the teacher as well.
Series 2, 60-pack student license
Up to 60 installations on devices and/or PCs. Lifetime use; Non-transferrable.
Upon purchase we will send ask for the email addresses of your students and send them download links. An extra copy is provided for the teacher as well.
Series 1 + Series 2
Supercharge your learning and immerse yourself in the culture and language.
This is the downloadable version: it's playable on any computer, iPhone, iPad, iPod as well as any video-enabled portable device (such as an Android tablet or phone).
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