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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: Energy bills are set to rise in winter as a price cap climbs, hitting millions of households and leaving fixed-tariff customers protected for now. Also: Brazil's data authority fines TikTok's owner nearly $30 million over children's data, orders illegal data erased, and says the company may appeal.

Hoje: Contas de energia sobem no inverno · Brasil multa o TikTok por dados.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai subir, will go up = will go up. Vocabulary: a subida (rise), a dívida (debt), o limite (limit).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-26

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

In this episode: Shein plans a Hong Kong listing that could value the company at almost $27bn, after earlier failed tries in the US and London. Also: A Stanford study says AI is hitting young workers hardest, with entry-level jobs in exposed fields falling 19% for ages 22 to 25.

Hoje: Shein quer entrar na bolsa · IA afeta empregos de entrada.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai começar - will start = will start. Vocabulary: ação (share), empresa (company), venda (sale).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-25

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

In this episode: Dating apps are losing users as many people feel tired of online dating and want more real-life connection. Also: France reports 301 drownings since 19 June, with heatwaves and unsafe swimming spots adding to the danger.

Hoje: Apps de encontros perdem brilho · Mais afogamentos em França.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a trabalhar, are working = are working. Vocabulary: afogamento (drowning), perigo (danger), zona (area).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-24

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 Chinese robotics company's stock debut surges more than 460%, even as U.S. worries about advanced foreign robotics grow. Also: A father leaves his tired 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji for hours, and police later reprimand him.

Hoje: Robôs e ações em Xangai · Menino sozinho no Monte Fuji.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse-lhe para esperar, told him to wait = told him to wait. Vocabulary: montanha (mountain), banco (bench), resgate (rescue).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-23

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 UN Security Council straw poll puts Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett narrowly ahead, with support still split among several candidates. Also: Walmart says shoppers will soon be able to use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods in stores.

Hoje: A Guiana na frente na ONU · Walmart aceita toque a pagar.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai deixar - will let / will allow = will let / will allow. Vocabulary: apoio (support), ronda (round), recomendação (recommendation).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-22

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 Panama Canal will reduce ship traffic because dry weather may lower water levels, with fewer daily crossings starting in September. Also: OpenAI has launched a ChatGPT version for users under 18, with more controls, fewer risky topics, and a study mode for schoolwork.

Hoje: Canal limita navios · ChatGPT para jovens.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a limitar, is limiting = is limiting. Vocabulary: navios (ships), água (water), seca (drought).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-21

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 real-world Oregon study of psilocybin looks mostly positive and safe, with almost 350 participants and very few serious reactions. Also: Moderna and Merck say a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine helped stop melanoma from returning or spreading in a Phase 3 trial.

Hoje: Estudo com psilocibina no Oregon · Vacina mRNA contra melanoma.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a tomar, is taking = is taking. Vocabulary: centros (centers), ansiedade (anxiety), urgências (emergency room).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-20

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

In this episode: Fairphone launches its repairable Gen 6+ phone in the US for $650, with swappable parts, a removable battery, recycled materials, and a microSD slot. Also: Long-term borrowing costs rise across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan as oil prices, inflation fears, government debt, and AI spending push yields higher.

Hoje: Telemóvel fácil de arranjar · Custos de pedir dinheiro sobem.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode ser trocado, can be replaced = can be replaced. Vocabulary: ecrã (screen), bateria (battery), peça (part).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-19

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

In this episode: Anthropic adds an invisible watermark to Claude's new text, so people can tell when AI may have helped write it. Also: A Catholic-run house in Washington, D.C. closes after ten years of low-rent rooms for young women.

Hoje: Marca invisível no Claude · Casa fecha em Washington.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo, to be doing = to be doing. Vocabulary: marca (mark), ferramenta (tool), transparência (clarity).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-18

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 huge wildfire in Belgium has grown fast, forcing evacuations and a big firefighting effort in Hautes Fagnes. Also: Ferrari's first all-electric car sold for a record $40 million at auction, with the money going to charity.

Hoje: Incêndio na Bélgica · Ferrari elétrico recorde.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo = to be doing. Vocabulary: incêndio (fire), charneca (moorland), terreno (terrain).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-17