In this episode, I talk with my student Rory about his Portuguese learning journey. We speak about why he decided to learn Portuguese, his goals with the language, his favorite Portuguese food, and much more.

This conversation is also a good reminder that learning a language can be difficult sometimes, but communication is still possible even when we are not perfect. You do not need to speak perfectly to have real conversations and connect with people.

If you would like to improve your Portuguese with me, you can also book a lesson at slowportuguesewithmaria.com.

I hope you enjoy this conversation!

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💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠

Practice vocabulary using the app ⁠MiVoca⁠. Use the link or the code MARIA for $5 off when you sign up for the annual Plus Plan.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to make one of the most famous Portuguese dishes: bacalhau com natas (codfish with cream).

I explain the ingredients and the step-by-step process in slow and simple European Portuguese — from soaking the cod to preparing the creamy sauce and baking the dish.

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💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠⁠

Practice vocabulary using the app ⁠⁠MiVoca⁠⁠. Use the link or the code MARIA for $5 off when you sign up for the annual Plus Plan.

New Words:

• receita
• ingredientes
• juntar
• forno
• molho

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Practice vocabulary using the app MiVoca. Use the link or the code MARIA for $5 off when you sign up for the annual Plus Plan.

💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠

In this episode, I explore different types of exercise. You’ll learn how to talk about cardio, strength training, stretching, balance, and endurance.

New Words:

• força - strength
• alongamentos - stretching
• equilíbrio - balance
• resistência - resistance / endurance

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In this episode, I talk about sports and activities I’ve done throughout my life — from rhythmic gymnastics and tennis to painting and piano — and also the new things I still want to try.

You’ll hear useful vocabulary related to hobbies, sports, and free time, while practicing listening to natural European Portuguese.

This is a great episode if you want to talk about your own experiences, interests, and future goals in Portuguese.

New Words:

• ao longo da minha vida - throughout my life
• exigente - demanding
• pela primeira vez - for the first time
• ter jeito - to be good at something
• paciência - patience

In today’s episode, I’m doing something a little different.

This is my first partnership, and I’m really excited to share it with you 😊 I’ll introduce a vocabulary learning app I’ve recently started using, and that has been helping me keep track of new words — especially now that I’m learning Swedish.

The episode is divided into two parts:
First, I explain everything in English.
Then, I go through everything again in Portuguese, so you can follow along and learn useful vocabulary at the same time.

If you’d like to try the app, you can visit:
http://mivoca.app/maria

You can also use the code MARIA to get $5 off the annual Plus plan.

As always, muito obrigada for listening 💛

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💬 And if you’d like to book Portuguese conversation classes with me, you can do it on my website: ⁠https://slowportuguesewithmaria.com⁠

In this episode of Slow Portuguese With Maria, I talk about one of the most important parts of Portuguese daily life: coffee!

Portugal is famous for its coffee culture. From the small, strong espresso to the abatanado, galão, and meia de leite, coffee is not just a drink — it’s a ritual. I explain how and when Portuguese people usually drink coffee, from the first cup in the morning to a quick espresso at the café counter, or after lunch or dinner.

New Words:

• Chávena – cup
• Abatanado – a long espresso (less strong than an espresso)
• Galão – coffee with a lot of milk, served in a tall glass
• Meia de leite – half coffee, half milk
• Esplanada – outdoor café terrace

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In this episode, I talk about my recent trip to Portugal. It was a short visit, but full of special moments with family and friends.

I tell you about almost missing my flight, eating IKEA hot dogs with my parents (a family tradition!), going to the beach, spending time with my niece, visiting Lisbon, listening to fado, and even doing a color analysis session.

Of course, not everything went perfectly — I also share the story of losing (and hopefully recovering!) a belt at the airport.

New Words:

• Cachorro – hotdog
• Cinto - Belt
• Despedi-me – I said goodbye
• Inesperado – unexpected
• Pôr a conversa em dia – to catch up (with someone)

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In this episode of Slow Portuguese With Maria, I talk about the airport and the process of taking a flight.

I describe, step by step, what I do at the airport: taking the bus, going through security, waiting at the gate, and getting on the plane.

New Words:

• Aeroporto – Airport
• Autocarro – Bus
• Segurança – Security
• Bilhete – Ticket
• Avião – Plane

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In this episode I talk about the President of the Republic in Portugal.
I explain who Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa is, why he is so well known and loved in Portugal, and I also talk about the newly elected president, António José Seguro.

New Words:

• Presidente da República - President of the Republic
• Próximo - Next/close
• Mudança - Change
• Acalmar - To calm down
• Papel - Role/paper