Portuguese With Carla Podcast

Portuguese With Carla Podcast episodes:

• 06.01.2019

  Lesson 11 (Series 2) – The One With The Thermometer

  [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] In this lesson we look into a conversation between a hypochondriac and a no no-sense nurse. All in European Portuguese claro está! Enjoy! We’re also creating a membership program. We’re calling it “Carla’s Babies” (more information...

  
• 12.04.2018

  Lesson 10 (Series 2) – The One With The Sweets

  [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Portuguese people love to shop. Marlon’s mom sees to be in the supermarket pretty much every day. So, here’s a small portion of the lesson we created for our member’s only program, which happens, you...

  
• 11.13.2018

  Lesson 9 (Series 2) – The One With The Bed Sheets

  The post Lesson 9 (Series 2) – The One With The Bed Sheets appeared first on Portuguese With Carla.

  
• 10.04.2018

  Lesson 8 (Series 2) – The One With The Weather Girl

  [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Well, this lesson took a lot longer to create than we originally imagined, but we’re happy with the result. Through this European Portuguese lesson I will teach you basic vocabulary and expressions you would normally...

  
• 09.06.2018

  Lesson 7 (Series 2) – The One With The Stethoscope

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• 08.06.2018

  Lesson 6 (Series 2) – The One With The Charlatan

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• 06.24.2018

  Lesson 5 (Series 2) – The One With The Charlatan

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• 05.31.2018

  Lesson 4 (Series 2) – The One With The Cows

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• 04.10.2018

  Lesson 3 (Series 2) – Long Time No See

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• 03.13.2018

  Lesson 1 (Series 2) – The Annoying Portuguese Lady

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• 02.27.2018

  Lesson 1 (Series 2) - The Interview Gone Wrong

  Narrativa da Lição 1: S - Não não, sou alfacinha. É para a televisão? C - Sim, estamos em direto para a Carla TV. Mas diga-nos, faz-lhe confusão todo este barulho causado pela construção. S - Ah isso do barulho não é comigo...

  
• 01.02.2018

  Lesson 50 - Singing European Portuguese with Carla

  We finish this series of Podcasts with a European Portuguese Lesson based on a song by António Zambujo. It’s full of colloquialism and little snippets you can use on day-to-day conversations. So, get ready to sing along. Esperemos que tenham gostado...

  
• 12.17.2017

  Lesson 49 - Speaking through the elbows in European Portuguese

  Podcast 49 is a European Portuguese lesson with a twist. Our usual colloquial conversation, with a great Portuguese idiom. But this time we challenge you to a first half all-in-Portuguese-lesson. Don’t worry, we explain everything later on in the lesson....

  
• 12.03.2017

  Lesson 48 - Why "31" is not a good number for European Portuguese Speakers

  Lesson 48, or Podcast 48 is absolutely full of quirky (for english speakers) expressions. Our characters are at the beach discussing how easy it is to get hornswoggled by an unknown auto-mechanic. I guess we were in the mood for...

  
• 11.19.2017

  Lesson 47 - European Portuguese with an auto mechanic

  Our lesson this week brings us back to colloquial, vernacular European Portuguese. This is your typical conversation with a somewhat dodgy auto-mechanic. A little more free-style dialog than usual because neither I or Marlon took part in it. Obrigado a todos. Dialog T...

  
• 11.04.2017

  Lesson 46 - Learn European Portuguese with music

  Podcast 46 is a little different. In this European Portuguese Lesson we use a popular song to help you learn common verbs and improve your pronunciation. Sing along! Desfrutem! Lyrics Toda a gente sabe que os homens são brutosQue deixam camas por fazerE...

  
• 10.15.2017

  Lesson 45 - At the hairdressers (part 3)

  In this final podcast in the “hairdresser’s series” you’ll learn the formal pleasantries usually heard by European Portuguese speakers in a shop as well as going about paying for the service. Obrigado

  
• 10.01.2017

  Lesson 44 - At the hairdressers (part 2)

  Welcome to another Portuguese With Carla Podcast/lesson. Carla is finally having the cut. Terms are quite specific for the scene, but plenty of colloquialisms and pronunciation tips for all. This is part 2 of 3. Desfrutem! Dialog V – Então é o 6.34. V...

  
• 09.26.2017

  Lesson 43 - At the hairdressers (part 1)

  We’re back with another European Portuguese lesson. And so is Carla’s mom. This time Carla goes for a hair cut and we take you through a typical conversation in typical Portuguese hairdressers. This is part 1 of 3. Desfrutem! Dialog C – Olá,...

  
• 09.10.2017

  Lesson 42 - Making a booking at the hairdresser

  Welcome everyone to our European Portuguese lesson 42. This week we start a new conversation as Susana goes to the hairdresser, so a little more formal this time. Look out for the special guest who brings along with her some...

  
• 09.03.2017

  Lesson 41 - Telephone dialog in European Portuguese (part 3)

  In lesson 41 of the Portuguese With Carla Podcast, we continue and finalize our telephone conversation with Tiago. Look out for all the idiomatic expressions in this episode. Obrigado a todos. Dialog T – Ok, se não te importas, por mim tudo bem....

  
• 08.20.2017

  Lesson 40 - Telephone dialog in European Portuguese (part 2)

  This is the second of a three part telephone conversation. In podcast 40 we introduce some basic European Portuguese car related vocabulary, and as usual, lots of colloquialisms. Notice that we now also have a PDF version of the dialog...

  
• 08.13.2017

  Lesson 39 - Telephone dialog in European Portuguese

  For lesson 39 of our European Portuguese podcast, Marlon calls Tiago to invite him for a day at the beach. So this is a lesson loaded with colloquialisms that you’d struggle to find in your normal textbook. Desfrutem! Dialog M – Bom, deixa...

  
• 08.01.2017

  Lesson 38 - What it means to be called "Bird-less" in European Portuguese

  In this week’s European Portuguese lesson or podcast, Marlon loses his mobile phone, which we use as an excuse to teach you some “homely” vocabulary and informal speech. We also provide you with a couple more idiomatic expressions that should...

  
• 07.17.2017

  Lesson 37 - European Portuguese love playing Swedish girls

  The shopping list for the beach continues. In this lesson you will also pick up some beach specific vocabulary as well as a few very common expressions European Portuguese use all the time. There’s also a treat below.

  
• 07.04.2017

  Lesson 36 - Doing some shopping in European Portuguese

  Our characters are getting ready to go to the beach, so they start making a list of items needed. In this European Portuguese lesson, we introduce a bunch of food vocabulary as well as some useful colloquialisms. There’s more to...

  
• 06.26.2017

  Lesson 35 - How to handle the delivery man in European Portuguese.

  In this audio lesson, our characters get a surprise visit at the door. You will learn how to handle the delivery man (in a linguistic sense of course) in European Portuguese. Our friend Miguel is also back on this episode...

  
• 06.20.2017

  Lesson 34 - How to say "hairdresser" in European Portuguese.

  We are back with a new lesson. This one starts a series of podcasts where the characters stay in their home. This will allow us to teach you specific vocabulary and homely expressions. Don’t forget to look up the extras...

  
• 06.11.2017

  Lesson 33 - Learn European Portuguese by singing along with us!

  Lesson 33 is a little different. We give our characters a day off and teach you some colloquial European Portuguese with the sound of music. That’s right, get ready to sing along with us! Desfrutem! Lyrics Podes vir a qualquer horaCá estarei para...

  
• 06.04.2017

  Lesson 32 - How to order snails in European Portuguese.

  Let’s vary things a little. In podcast 32 we guide you through a more formal conversation. Specifically, at a shop counter, ordering snails. That’s probably in the top 10 things to learn before traveling to Portugal.

  
• 05.21.2017

  Lesson 31 - Getting directions in European Portuguese

  We’ve never done a “get directions to somewhere” episode. But that’s an important skill to have for anyone venturing into European Portuguese for the first time, so here it goes… Desfrutem! Dialog M – Pronto, então diz lá! C – É fácil, não há...

  
• 05.14.2017

  Lesson 30 - A typical and slimy Portuguese afternoon snack!

  Podcast 30 brings you a typical conversation between two European Portuguese speakers in the summer months, i.e. where to get snails from. Should they go to the tavern or the snail house? Find out after the break… Desfrutem! Dialog C – Já está...

  
• 05.09.2017

  Lesson 29 - What it means, in European Portuguese to eat an ox.

  In our European Portuguese lesson this week, the 29th, our characters are presented with a typical and delicious, if you ask me, Portuguese meal: “Polvo à lagareiro”. If you enjoy fish, proceed. Oh, by the way, you’ll also learn what...

  
• 04.29.2017

  Lesson 28 - The Angolan influence in European Portuguese.

  After an exhaustive day of traveling, our two fictitious European Portuguese-speaking characters are ready for starving. Among some interesting new expressions, we start to introduce Angolan words that are nowadays essential in European Portuguese. Desfrutem! Dialog M – Obrigadinho e saúde, que isso...

  
• 04.24.2017

  Lesson 27 - European Portuguese for: "I'm dead meat!" And lots more!

  Lesson 27, more European Portuguese. Specifically, what to say when your flight is forced to do an emergency landing. Well, a little bit more perhaps…ok, a lot more! Desfrutem Dialog M – Que grande alvoroço que para ali vai. E já estou há...

  
• 04.17.2017

  Lesson 26 - How to say "baldy" in European Portuguese!

  In the podcast, or lesson 26 we get bad news on the plane. Among many other things, you will learn the European Portuguese recipe to cure any ailment and how to say “baldy”!There are also loads of actually useful language...

  
• 04.09.2017

  Lesson 25 - Time to play memory games! Make that European Portuguese stick!

  Lesson 25 is here to test your vocabulary retention. How many European Portuguese words and idiomatic expressions can you recall from previous lessons? Let’s get started. E não façam batota! (Don’t cheat)

  
• 04.02.2017

  Lesson 24 - European Portuguese lesson on traditional sandwiches...kind of!

  In the 24th edition of the Portuguese With Carla podcast, you will learn a few idiosyncrasies of European Portuguese grammar use. On a lighter note, you’ll also find out what the most sought after Portuguese sandwich is. Desfrutem! Dialog M – Epá estou...

  
• 03.22.2017

  Lesson 23 - Why it's important to learn the Portuguese word for cow!

  The holiday is in its closing stages. In Lesson 23 we head over to the airport. Our European Portuguese dialog in this lesson revolves around checking in to our flight. A new guest, and as such a new native voice is...

  
• 03.13.2017

  Lesson 22 - The triangle of European Portuguese pronouns.

  In the 22nd Portuguese With Carla Podcast, me and the husband introduce a few numbers to your European Portuguese vocabulary. Add one or two idiomatic expressions, a little formal speech to use in a shop and you have enough to...

  
• 03.05.2017

  Lesson 21 - Why do Portuguese people talk about "beating blind men"?

  Já lá vão vinte e uma! In lesson 21 we resume João’s unfortunate trip to the Hospital. What do you think the expression “don’t beat the blind man any longer” means in European Portuguese. This and many more (useful I promise) facets...

  
• 02.27.2017

  Lesson 20 - Test your European Portuguese knowledge with our vocabulary and idiomatic expression Game!

  Lesson 20 is a “review in games” podcast episode. How many European Portuguese words and idiomatic expressions can you recall from previous lessons? 30 seconds, are you ready? Go… Desfrute

  
• 02.18.2017

  Lesson 19 - What to say in European Portuguese when you break a leg!

  Lição dezanove, lesson 19! The doctor brings bad news. As usual, the flashcards with European Portuguese audio are available below. Desfrutem! Portuguese Transcript Dr. – Querem as boas ou as más notícias primeiro? M – As más. Dr. – Ora bem, você tem uma fractura oblíqua...

  
• 02.12.2017

  Lesson 18 - European Portuguese speech in a hospital.

  In podcast 18 we switch to a hospital scene so as to vary the vocabulary used. We also add another native voice to help us out with today’s European Portuguese lesson. We introduce you to a little more formal speech...

  
• 02.05.2017

  Lesson 17 - How to say: "No Way!" in European Portuguese and loads more.

  Podcast ‘dezasete’ (17) is here. Learn some new European Portuguese expressions and idiomatic expressions in a relaxed way, by following our two characters on their ‘Madeiran’ adventure. Today’s podcast, like most of them, will also help you with grammar, even...

  
• 01.29.2017

  Lesson 16 - Introducing Portuguese (European/Portugal) Idiomatic Expressions

  Podcast or Lesson 16 of the Portuguese With Carla audio course takes us back to the holiday in Madeira. Learn Portuguese (Portugal/European) grammar and vocabulary an easy and fun way. This week we also start introducing some pretty cool idiomatic expressions...

  
• 01.24.2017

  Lesson 15 - Portuguese (European) Vocabulary Game

  Podcast 15 is here and it’s another “guess the word” episode. How good is your memory? How much European Portuguese do you think you can remember from our previous lessons? Test yourself

  
• 01.13.2017

  Lesson 14 - Portuguese (Portugal/European)

  Are you ready to play a game with us? Often, a major problem when learning a language is not the acquisition but the retention. How to make words and expressions stick? In Lesson 14 of our European Portuguese Podcast, we teach...

  
• 12.19.2016

  Lesson 13 - Portuguese (Portugal/European)

  This European Portuguese Lesson is a little different. Grab a shot of some high alcohol percentage liquid to warm up your singing voice. Singing is an excellent way of improving your European Portuguese accent, so sing along with us. Portuguese Transcript Song 1: O...

  
• 12.14.2016

  Lesson 12 – Portuguese With Carla Podcast

  In this week’s lesson, we learn expressions and words useful to fill gaps and make you sound native. A bunch of vocabulary is also coming your way. Don’t forget to check the flashcards below. Btw, sorry about the nasally-sounding hosts