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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump says the US will remove the 10% tariff on Irish whisky, after months of pressure from producers and after an earlier cut. Also: Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris for her first full concert in six years after a rare illness forced her to stop performing.

Hoje: Taxa ao whisky irlandês acaba · Céline Dion volta ao palco.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vão acabar com, are going to end/remove = are going to end/remove. Vocabulary: a taxa (tax, fee, or duty), a multidão (the crowd), o campo (field).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A $4,000 robot dog from China walks through Washington and draws stares, questions, and photos. Also: France's record heat and drought have changed champagne, with producers allowed to raise alcohol levels temporarily.

Hoje: Cão-robô chama muita atenção · Calor muda o champanhe.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a mudar = to be changing = to be changing. Vocabulary: a colheita (the harvest), a levedura (yeast), o mercado (the market).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-13

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The UK economy rises by 0.4% in July, with AI and services helping to drive growth despite war-related pressures. Also: Houthi gains on Yemen's Red Sea coast strengthen their hold and raise shipping and trade risks.

Hoje: Economia britânica sobe em julho · Houthis avançam no mar Vermelho.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: subo, to go up = to go up. Vocabulary: subir (to go up), crescer (to grow), aumento (increase).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A company says criminals and others tried to misuse its AI models for dangerous biological work, and it banned some accounts. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain, after years of only limited online shopping and while facing sales pressure.

Hoje: IA perigosa e germes · Entregas em casa na Primark.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: o relatório (report), a entrega (delivery), o armazém (warehouse).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A French space entrepreneur gets attention after a huge funding round and big European space questions. Also: A major study says very hot tea and coffee can raise the risk of oesophageal cancer.

Hoje: Empresa do espaço em destaque · Chá muito quente e risco.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: tem de lançar muitas vezes = has to launch many times. Vocabulary: a empresa (the company), a cimeira (the summit), a ronda (the funding round).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Chipmakers plan to use ASML's new machines and a key technical change that could lift output by 40 percent. Also: A new study says many used EV batteries still keep about 90 percent capacity after 150,000 kilometers.

Hoje: Máquinas novas da ASML · Baterias duram mais.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: tem de dar = has to give. Vocabulary: capacidade (capacity), garantia (warranty), fabricante (manufacturer).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia forced airport closures and canceled 1,558 flights, affecting 170,000 passengers. Also: Australia plans new rules that would let people turn off social media algorithms.

Hoje: Vulcão fecha voos na Indonésia · Austrália quer mudar redes sociais.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: poder, can, to be able to = can, to be able to. Vocabulary: opção (choice, option), pena (penalty, punishment), escolha (choice, decision).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A private rocket from Europe reaches orbit for the first time. Also: The United Nations backs a new world map that shows Africa more accurately.

Hoje: Foguetão privado chega ao espaço · ONU apoia novo mapa do mundo.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: neste momento, right now / at this moment = right now / at this moment. Vocabulary: foguetão (rocket), lançamento (launch), espaço (space).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Bangladesh's floating school boats help children reach class when floods and muddy roads make travel hard. Also: Flock surveillance cameras face backlash over privacy worries and reported abuses in the United States.

Hoje: Escolas no barco em Bangladesh · Críticas às câmaras Flock.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai buscar, goes to pick up = goes to pick up. Vocabulary: o barco (boat), a cheia (flood), a lama (mud).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: BepiColombo reaches Mercury after an eight-year journey and gets ready for a final orbit attempt. Also: Volkswagen approves another 50,000 job cuts as it reshapes production and faces weaker sales.

Hoje: BepiColombo chega a Mercúrio · Volkswagen corta mais empregos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a + infinitivo, is/are ...-ing = is/are ...-ing. Vocabulary: nave (spacecraft), Mercúrio (Mercury), largou (let go; released).

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