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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: Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lala, with heavy rain, storm surge, and warnings across several islands. Also: Kate O'Connor wins heptathlon gold in Birmingham after a close final 800 metres.

Hoje: Havai em alerta · O'Connor ganha ouro.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a preparar-se, is preparing = is preparing. Vocabulary: furacão (hurricane), costa (coast), eletricidade (electricity).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-16

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

In this episode: Malawi reaches the Wafcon final thanks to Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, who scored nine of the team's 12 goals. Also: France's top court blocks a social media ban for under-15s, and President Macron asks for a new draft.

Hoje: As irmãs Chawinga · França trava proibição.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a = to be doing = to be doing. Vocabulary: golo (goal), irmã (sister), caminho (path or journey).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-15

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 new HIV injection is starting in some countries, but its rollout is slow and there are questions about price and access. Also: Eurovision 2027 will be held in Burgas, Bulgaria, on the Black Sea, with the contest set for 12 to 15 May.

Hoje: Novo remédio para o VIH · Eurovisão vai para Burgas.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a começar, to be starting = to be starting. Vocabulary: lote (batch), dose (dose), distribuição (distribution).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-14

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

In this episode: Astronomers spot a strange new space object that may solve an early-universe mystery. Also: A wedding gift of $6,000 helped launch a health group that later won a $3 million humanitarian prize.

Hoje: Novo objeto no espaço · Prémio para a equipa de saúde.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo (to be doing) = to be doing. Vocabulary: o prémio (the prize), o trabalho (the work), a visita (the visit).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-13

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

In this episode: UNESCO says about 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan cannot attend secondary school, with the number rising and possibly reaching four million by 2030. Also: France has banned unwanted sales calls, with exceptions only for existing contracts or prior consent.

Hoje: Raparigas fora da escola · Chamadas sem pedido acabam.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a receber = are receiving = are receiving. Vocabulary: o consentimento (consent), a exceção (exception), o relatório (report).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-12

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

In this episode: Nvidia tries to finance AI chips like an asset, with big backers and a $500 billion plan. Also: A new passenger train restarts service between Finland and Sweden after nearly 40 years.

Hoje: Chips da Nvidia viram um ativo · Novo comboio entre Finlândia e Suécia.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a mudar - is changing = is changing. Vocabulary: comboio (train), estação (station), fronteira (border).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-11

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

In this episode: Four African teams qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup after reaching the semi-finals in Morocco. Also: Puerto Rico is rationing water in rotating 48-hour shutoffs during a severe drought.

Hoje: Quatro equipas no Mundial feminino · Porto Rico raciona água.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a passar, are spending/going through = are spending/going through. Vocabulary: reservatório (reservoir), tubagem (piping), rotação (rotation).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-10

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 new WeatherNext model may give forecasters one extra day to warn people before strong hurricanes. Also: In Chile, young K-pop fans are making their own music, and Korean culture is growing fast.

Hoje: Novo modelo avisa mais cedo · K-pop inspira jovens no Chile.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a prever, to be predicting = to be predicting. Vocabulary: as cheias (floods), o deslizamento (landslide), o aviso (warning).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-09

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

In this episode: Two platforms let people bet on clinical trial results, and doctors worry it could hurt trust and change how trials work. Also: An energy company sues a data center developer over who should pay for new power lines and grid upgrades.

Hoje: Apostas em testes clínicos · Quem paga a nova energia.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai continuar, is going to continue = is going to continue. Vocabulary: aposta (bet), teste (test), resultado (result).

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

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

In this episode: Cambodia becomes the first country in Asia-Pacific to reach the 95/95/95 HIV target, and the episode explains why that milestone matters. Also: Scientists study snail slime and find five different mucus types that could inspire new materials.

Hoje: Camboja chega à meta HIV · Caracóis fazem gosma diferente.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: tomar medicamento, to take medication = to take medication. Vocabulary: estigma (stigma), medicamento (medication), clínica (clinic).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-07