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Brazilian Portuguese, Level 1 (36 Lessons)
Win/Mac/TV; Region-free; 240 minutes.
Narrated in English, French & Italian.
Full reference section, extra video and vocabulary practice.

The series is the story of Paul, a journalist arriving in Rio de Janeiro. This is the beginning. –FREE– with any purchase!

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

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

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

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

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

Introducing Silvia! Rio is really is small town inside a sprawling metropolis. Bumping into friends happens all the time. Que ótimo!
Verbs introduced: Trabalhar

Taxi drivers, “as taxistas” … they will quickly become your best friends. One thing you’ll notice right away: they don;t speak much English.

Paul almost blows his whole trip by losing his luggage. Rule number 1: Keep track of your bags!
Verbs introduced: Estar

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

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

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.

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.

In a hurry, Paul catches a bus headed to Copacabana… or is it? And what about the subway?
Verbs introduced: Passar

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’t hop on the wrong train like our superstar journalist does.

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

Call a cab, your quickest ticket out of trouble or…?

Como está a sua viajem? Bem melhor with a cell phone and a táxi rescue.

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

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

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

A sandwich with cheese and pineapple? Served with cold beer and a salad you will love it. Paga com cartão!
Verbs introduced: Pagar

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

Street vendors ride the buses of Rio, “de graça” (free). Learn how to make a purchase without leaving your seat and still get off at the correct stop.
Verbs introduced: Vender

Our site-seeing couple discovers a special stairway in Lapa. Raquel bumps into Isabela, things will never be the same.

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

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

A night out. Caipirinhas are on the menu as well as Brazilian pop (MPB) and of course, jealousy! Está com ciúmes?
Verbs introduced: Adorar, Dançar, Experimentar

Back at the office, Paul arrives to meet with the editor of the magazine. His special assignment is about to begin.

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

Paul learns how to pack for a trip, Brazilian-style. Lucky for him, he knows how to call for telephone-support.
Verbs introduced: Precisar

Bags packed, tickets paid-for. They just need to pick-up the photographer and get out of town!

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

Breakfast on the island, café da manha. Paul gets a full briefing from Raquel before setting out for the day.
Verbs introduced: Começar, Encontrar, Tomar

It’s getting late and Paul has again, dissappeared. Raquel gets creative with her telephone and the mystery is solved.

Finally, our trio is reunited and debreifed over a round of caipirinhas. Valeu a pena!

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

“A Cartomante” is the story of a love-triangle and a fortune-teller. Is Rita foolish to trust her fate to the fortune-teller? Has her husband discovered her infidelity? This story will keep you guessing and listening! Over 22 minutes long, and a classic of Brazilian literature.

“Missa do Galo” (by Machado de Assis) is the story of a young man and his encounter, late on Christmas Eve, with an older woman who may (or may not) be seducing him. This masterpiece of the Brazilian conto is told in Portuguese; 18 minutes from Missa do Galo e Outros Contos, Vol 1.