In this episode, we follow the story of a family caught in a daily battle for control of the "diabolical device" – the TV remote – and explore the dynamics of who controls the television at home.

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In this series, designed for upper beginners and beyond, we’ll explore everyday situations in Portugal and other useful topics to help you improve your listening comprehension, expand your vocabulary, and reinforce grammar in context.

If you’d like an extra boost, you can download a PDF with the English translation, a vocabulary list, and additional audio for extra practice at portugueselabacademy.com.