✈️Survive in Portugal - The Audiobook, for real-life situations, real-life Portuguese. Learn more or join the waitlist at https://saraduraes.com/survive-in-portugal/

👋 "Olá e bem-vindos a mais um episódio de Learn Portuguese with Sara! Hi everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Learn Portuguese with Sara.

Today I don't have a regular episode for you — I have something a little different. I would like to tell you what's been going on and what's coming next.

Some of you may have noticed I haven't posted new episodes in a little while. The reason behind ir is that I'm actually having a baby, this July! — Yes, very soon! I know! — so things have been a little slower than usual. But I havent stopped working, and I've been using some of my free time to build something I'm really excited about.

Estão prontos? Are you ready?

So! I'm creating a full audiobook — called Survive in Portugal — specifically designed for people who are moving to Portugal and need real, practical European Portuguese from day one. It is actual a practical, real life scenario, phrasebook, not a portuguese textbook or grammar book.It's Real Life European Portuguese. The kind you actually need when you're standing at a Finanças office trying to get your NIF, or talking to your landlord, or ordering a bica at your local café without feeling lost.

It's going to be a proper audio experience — bilingual, English and Portuguese — with 8 chapters covering the real situations you face every single day. And it comes with a PDF companion so you can read along as you listen.

After years of teaching Portuguese, I know exactly where people struggle. And it's never the grammar. It's the real life stuff — the pharmacy, the bureaucracy, the neighbours, the moments where you freeze and wish someone had just prepared you.This phrasebook is that preparation.

It's not ready yet — I'm building it carefully, and honestly, I'm also growing a little human — so bear with me. But if this sounds like something you need, or something you'd give to a friend who's moving to Portugal — stay tuned. Follow the podcast so you don't miss the launch announcement. Dont worry i will continue launching more episodes just at a slower pace!

Thank you so much for listening, to this short, odd, episode! But more than anything thank you for your support, and for being part of this little community we're building. It has been so unexpected to have so many people listening and enjoying this podcast and is that growth is also thanks to you

Obrigada e até já! :)"

Have a look at what I'm building here ➡️ https://saraduraes.com/

Get the Free Episode Transcripts Booklet here 👉 https://saraduraes.com/podcast/

🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)
Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos o verbo aparecer, muito usado em português europeu para indicar que algo ou alguém surge, se torna visível ou chega. Aprendemos os seus principais significados — como to appear e to show up — e praticamos a sua utilização no presente, pretérito perfeito e pretérito imperfeito. Incluímos exemplos claros e um exercício prático para consolidar o conhecimento.

🇬🇧 Description (English)
In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the verb aparecer, commonly used in European Portuguese to indicate that something or someone appears, becomes visible, or shows up. We learn its main meanings — such as to appear and to show up — and practice its use in the present, past simple, and imperfect. Includes clear examples and a practical exercise to reinforce learning.

🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)

Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos a diferença entre os verbos poder e conseguir, dois verbos muito usados em português europeu. Aprendemos quando usar cada um — para falar de permissão e possibilidade (poder) e de capacidade e realização (conseguir). Incluímos exemplos no presente e no passado, além de um exercício prático para treinar.

🇬🇧 Description (English)In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the difference between the verbs poder and conseguir, two very common verbs in European Portuguese. We learn when to use each one — to talk about permission and possibility (poder) and about ability and achievement (conseguir). Includes examples in the present and past, plus a practical exercise to practice.

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🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)
Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos o verbo parecer, um verbo muito útil para expressar opinião, aparência e sensações em português europeu. Aprendemos os seus diferentes significados — como to seem, to look like e to feel like— e praticamos a sua utilização no presente, pretérito perfeito e pretérito imperfeito. Incluímos exemplos claros e um exercício prático para consolidar o conhecimento.

🇬🇧 Description (English)
In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the verb parecer, a very useful verb to express opinion, appearance, and feelings in European Portuguese. We learn its different meanings — such as to seem, to look like, and to feel — and practice its use in the present, past simple, and imperfect. Includes clear examples and a practical exercise to reinforce learning.

🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)

Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos a diferença entre os verbos poder e conseguir, dois verbos muito usados em português europeu. Aprendemos quando usar cada um — para falar de permissão e possibilidade (poder) e de capacidade e realização (conseguir). Incluímos exemplos no presente e no passado, além de um exercício prático para treinar.

In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the difference between the verbs poder and conseguir, two very common verbs in European Portuguese. We learn when to use each one — to talk about permission and possibility (poder) and about ability and achievement (conseguir). Includes examples in the present and past, plus a practical exercise to practice.

🇬🇧 Description (English)

✈️If you're moving to Portugal or planning to, I'm building something for you — Survive in Portugal - The Audiobook, for real-life situations, real Portuguese. Learn more or join the waitlist at https://saraduraes.com/survive-in-portugal/ and be the first to know when it's ready!
🎧Português:
Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese vamos explorar o verbo ficar, um dos verbos mais usados em português. Vais aprender os diferentes significados de ficar — como ficar em casa (to stay), ficar feliz (to become) e ficar em Lisboa (to be located). Também vamos praticar a conjugação no presente, no pretérito perfeito e no pretérito imperfeito, com frases do dia a dia e um exercício prático para testar o que aprendeste.

🎧English:
In this episode of Learn Portuguese we explore the verb ficar, one of the most common verbs in Portuguese. You will learn the different meanings of ficar — such as ficar em casa (to stay), ficar feliz (to become), and ficar em Lisboa (to be located). We’ll also practice conjugation in the present, past simple, and imperfect tenses with everyday sentences, followed by a practical exercise to test what you’ve learned.

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Português: Neste episódio do Learn Portuguese, vamos explorar o verbo “ter” — um dos verbos mais importantes e usados em português europeu! Aprendes como o conjugar no presente, no pretérito perfeito e no pretérito imperfeito, com muitos exemplos simples e práticos. No final, há também um exercício para praticar o que aprendeste. Ideal para níveis A2/B1!

🎙️English: In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the verb “ter” — one of the most important and commonly used verbs in European Portuguese! You'll learn how to conjugate it in the present, simple past, and imperfect tenses, with lots of clear and practical examples. There's also a short practice activity at the end. Perfect for A2/B1 learners!

✈️If you're moving to Portugal or planning to, I'm building something for you — Survive in Portugal - The Audiobook, for real-life situations, real Portuguese. Learn more or join the waitlist at https://saraduraes.com/survive-in-portugal/ and be the first to know when it's ready! 🎧 Português:
Neste episódio, aprendemos a diferença entre as preposições “por” e “para” em português europeu. Explicamos as contrações de “por” (como pelo e pela), os usos mais comuns de cada palavra e damos exemplos simples e práticos. No final, há um exercício para praticar.

Espero que gostem!

🎧 English:
In this episode, we learn the difference between the prepositions “por” and “para” in european portuguese. We explain the contractions of “por” (like pelo and pela), the most common uses of each word, and give simple and practical examples. At the end, there’s a short exercise to practice.

I hope you like it!

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🎧 Português:
Neste episódio, exploramos os vários significados do verbo irregular "dar" em português europeu. Com exemplos práticos e explicações claras, mostramos como este verbo pode significar oferecer, causar, produzir, adaptar-se e muito mais. Ideal para alunos de nível A2/B1 que querem enriquecer o vocabulário e compreender expressões do dia a dia.

🎧 English:
In this episode, we explore the many meanings of the irregular verb “dar” in European Portuguese. With practical examples and clear explanations, we show how this verb can mean to give, cause, produce, adapt, and more. Perfect for A2/B1-level learners looking to expand their vocabulary and understand everyday expressions.

I'm building something for expats moving to Portugal, take a look 🚩https://saraduraes.com/Get the Free Episode Transcripts Booklet here 👉 https://saraduraes.com/podcast/

🎧 Português:Neste episódio, exploramos o verbo irregular "dar" em português europeu. Com exemplos práticos e explicações claras, mostramos como este verbo pode significar oferecer, causar, produzir, adaptar-se e muito mais. Ideal para alunos de nível A2/B1 que querem enriquecer o vocabulário e compreender expressões do dia a dia.

🎧 English:In this episode, we explore the irregular verb “dar” in European Portuguese. With practical examples and clear explanations, we show how this verb can mean to give, cause, produce, adapt, and more. Perfect for A2/B1-level learners looking to expand their vocabulary and understand everyday expressions.