Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Wakefield Trinity shock Wigan Warriors 33-6 to reach the Super League Grand Final for the first time. Also: TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million and introduces new safety rules for teenagers.

Hoje: Wakefield chega à final pela primeira vez · TikTok paga milhões e muda regras.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai pagar = is going to pay. Vocabulary: a pausa (break), a utilização (use), 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-a2-2026-09-27

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns in Paris that artificial intelligence and new technologies could undermine humanity, calling for ethical judgment. Also: A new CESifo study finds no clear, widespread loss of jobs or hiring among recent college graduates, although future risks remain.

Hoje: Papa alerta para os riscos da inteligência artificial · Estudo não mostra grande perda de empregos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode ser útil = can be useful. Vocabulary: a dignidade (dignity), o risco (risk), a tarefa (task).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: NASA worries China could block access to valuable sites at the Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the United States for the first time in a quarter.

Hoje: Disputa por lugares importantes na Lua · Hyundai pode ultrapassar a Ford.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: dever + infinitivo = to be expected to. Vocabulary: o gelo (ice), a sombra (shade or shadow), chegar (to arrive or reach).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump greets Xi Jinping with a rare arrival ceremony in Washington, as the US and China extend their trade truce and keep tensions over trade, Taiwan, and AI in the background. Also: Britain's regulator opens an investigation into Pornhub's age checks, asking whether the new system really keeps children away from adult content.

Hoje: Trump recebe Xi com tapete vermelho · Ofcom investiga verificações de idade.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: recebeu = received = received. Vocabulary: o tapete (carpet), a bandeira (flag), o hino (anthem).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-24

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Aurora wants to grow fast and reach profit by 2028, with more driverless trucks on Texas highways. Also: Meta's Muse app climbs to the top as shoppers use AI to compare deals and find products faster.

Hoje: Aurora quer lucro em 2028 · Muse lidera na App Store.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer aumentar = wants to increase = wants to increase. Vocabulary: camião (truck), autónomo (autonomous), mercadoria (goods).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: A new statement from more than 20 countries says AI should stay under human direction, with leaders warning that rapid development could outpace risk control. Also: Hundreds of flights in the New York and Philadelphia area were canceled, delayed, or diverted after an accidental cut to a backup fiber line disrupted air traffic data.

Hoje: IA sob direção humana · Corte num cabo atrasa voos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a crescer, is growing = is growing. Vocabulary: o desenvolvimento (development), a direção (direction), a lei (the law).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says more people may live into their 90s, with women and men expected to live longer. Also: Chiltern Railways moves into public ownership, with more services and extra seats planned.

Hoje: Mais pessoas vivem até aos 90 anos · Chiltern passa para o controlo público.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi trazido para o controlo público = was brought into public ownership. Vocabulary: passou (went from one state to another), controlo (control; management), passageiros (passengers).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump says the US has a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland, but the deal seems to stop short of full control and still leaves questions about access and military. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while dismissing fears about AI growth as a hoax.

Hoje: Trump anuncia acordo sobre Gronelândia · Trump fala numa nova força de IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: dizer que quer ajudar = to say that he wants to help. Vocabulary: o acordo (deal), a força (force), o crescimento (growth).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike chooses not to renew. Also: A US poll shows many people want AI to slow down, not stop.

Hoje: Mbappé assina acordo com a On · Muitos querem abrandar a IA.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: a conversa não é simples, the conversation is not simple = the conversation is not simple. Vocabulary: o acordo (agreement), a sondagem (poll), a preocupação (concern).

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: King Charles warns AI leaders about serious dangers if the technology falls into the wrong hands, and says it must serve people, community, and nature. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a tiny 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey hidden inside a library book.

Hoje: Carlos III avisa sobre IA · Fragmento raro da Odisseia.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi uma surpresa - it was a surprise = it was a surprise. Vocabulary: o pedaço (piece), a descoberta (discovery), o tesouro (treasure).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-18

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