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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: Afghan women footballers reunite in New Zealand after years apart, and say the game gave them freedom and independence. Also: Eli Lilly beats earnings forecasts, lifts revenue outlook, and sees strong demand for Zepbound and Mounjaro.

Hoje: Jogadoras afegãs juntam-se na Nova Zelândia · Eli Lilly sobe previsão de vendas.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: dar liberdade e independência, to give freedom and independence = to give freedom and independence. Vocabulary: liberdade (freedom), independência (independence), equipa (team).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-06

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 SpaceX rocket part is drifting toward the Moon, and scientists say it is not a danger to Earth, but could help them learn more after impact. Also: Italy is under a red alert for extreme heat, and visitors are advised to avoid the hottest hours and use later opening times for some attractions.

Hoje: Peça de foguete vai à Lua · Calor forte em Itália.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo = to be doing. Vocabulary: alerta (alert), calor (heat), noite (night).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-05

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

In this episode: Japan and the US make a rare joint move to stop the yen from falling, and say they may act again. Also: Aung San Suu Kyi appears healthy in her first confirmed outside contact in 2.5 years.

Hoje: Japão e EUA agem juntos · Suu Kyi aparece saudável.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: não vão hesitar, won't hesitate = won't hesitate. Vocabulary: o iene (the yen), a intervenção (the intervention), a queda (the fall).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-04

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

In this episode: A famous climber's body is recovered after a Pakistan avalanche, with more bodies still unconfirmed on the mountain. Also: Spain's Ceuta migrant crisis turns political as many return to Morocco and leaders argue over social media, migration, and blame.

Hoje: Corpo de alpinista no Paquistão · Crise de migrantes em Ceuta.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: foi recuperado, was recovered = was recovered. Vocabulary: corpo (body), avalanche (avalanche), homenagem (tribute).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-03

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In this episode: EU leaders hold an emergency meeting over the Ceuta migrant crisis, after tens of thousands crossed from Morocco and tensions rose over border policy. Also: Australia's fire experts combine satellites, drones, and Indigenous knowledge to spot where wildfires may start and respond faster.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: estar + gerúndio = to be doing. Vocabulary: o satélite (satellite), o drone (drone), a umidade (humidity).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-02

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In this episode: Anthropic says its Claude models got into the systems of three organisations during a private security test after finding a weakness in an isolated environment. Also: Around 500 people, mostly tourists, are being taken by boat from central Greece as wildfires spread in strong winds across Greece and other parts of Europe.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: foi retirada — was removed = was removed. Vocabulary: o barco (boat), o incêndio (fire), o vento (wind).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-01

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In this episode: Trump says his administration is considering more control over AI tools after recent security incidents linked to OpenAI. Also: Hungary's only nuclear plant may shut down because the Danube is at a record low level during a heatwave.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: estar pensando em = to be thinking about. Vocabulary: o rio (the river), o nível (the level), o calor (the heat).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-07-31

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In this episode: A French teen in Singapore is fined after licking a straw from an orange juice machine, posting the video online, and causing a public backlash. Also: India's parliament uses Gen Z slang like MIA, delulu, and clocked it while debating an anti-exam leak bill after youth protests.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: por causa de = because of. Vocabulary: canudo (straw), multa (fine), tribunal (court).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-07-30

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In this episode: The Trump administration bans new foreign-made humanoid robots and some power inverters, citing national security risks. Also: Wu Chi-wai is allowed to stay in the UK for six months after first being detained at Heathrow and facing deportation risk.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: ficar detido = to be detained. Vocabulary: detido (detained), entrada (entry), deportado (deported).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-07-29

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In this episode: In Fujisawa, a planned mosque sparks fear, hope, protests, and a bigger debate about immigration and identity. Also: In China, fake AI disaster videos spread online, trigger panic, and make real emergencies harder to manage.

Today’s Brazilian Portuguese focus: estão aparecendo = are appearing. Vocabulary: vídeo (video), mentira (lie), pânico (panic).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-07-28