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In this final episode of 2025, I slow down and speak to you in a more personal way. There’s no grammar and no specific vocabulary today — just a moment to pause, reflect on the year, and say thank you. I talk about learning languages, about ups and downs, about growth, and about continuing this journey calmly, without pressure. This episode is an invitation to end the year gently and look ahead to 2026 with curiosity and kindness.

New Words

• desafio = challenge
• aprendizagem = learning
• pressa = rush / hurry
• caminho = path / journey

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In this episode, I tell you a small but very real story that happened to me at the post office — the kind of moment every language learner knows! I talk about selling items on Vinted, meeting an older man who didn’t take a ticket, and how I suddenly couldn’t find the right words in swedish when I wanted to let him go first.

New Words

• senha = ticket (service number)
• correios = post office
• fita-cola = tape
• mochila = backpack
• candeeiro = lamp

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In this episode, I talk about what I’ve been eating for breakfast lately. I explain how my breakfast changes throughout the year, and I describe my current autumn routine: toasted oats with butter and honey, warm fruit from the freezer, chia pudding made the night before, Greek yogurt, rosehip powder, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes and a splash of milk. It’s a nutritious and filling breakfast that keeps me energised for hours — and I love making it!

New Words:

• aveia = oats
• frutos secos = nuts
• roseira-mosqueta  = rosehip
• pudim de chia = chia pudding
• frigideira = frying pan

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In this episode, I talk about my relationship with coffee — how it started in Portugal, how it changed after moving abroad, and how my morning coffee became a daily ritual. From the perfect Portuguese expresso to my current café de cafeteira, I share how my habits (and taste!) evolved over time.

New Words

• expresso = espresso
• cafeteira = coffee maker (filter coffee machine)
• abatanado = long espresso
• garoto = small espresso with milk
• leite vegetal = plant-based milk

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In this episode I talk about three famous Portuguese people and who inspire me: Cristiano Ronaldo, Joana Vasconcelos, and Catarina Furtado. Each of them represents a different area — sport, art, and communication — and all show the best of Portugal in different ways.

New Words

• jogador de futebol = football player

In this episode I talk about some common “false friends” between Portuguese and English — words that look similar but mean something very different.

A fun way to avoid mistakes when speaking Portuguese!

New Words of the Episode:

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Olá! In this episode, I share with you one of the most famous and dramatic love stories in Portuguese history: the story of Pedro and Inês de Castro.

This is a tale of love, politics, betrayal, and tragedy that happened in the 14th century and that still shapes Portuguese culture and identity today. I take you back to medieval Portugal to discover how a forbidden romance turned into one of the greatest legends of the country.

📖 Here's the book I recommend - the historical novel Inês de Castro by Isabel Stilwell. You can find it ⁠here on Amazon⁠.

New Words​

• ​século – centur​y
• ​príncipe – princ​e
• ​rainha – queen
• ​túmulo – tom​b
• ​mosteiro – monastery

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Olá! In this episode, I talk about my closest friends. I use fictitious names, but I tell you what they do, where they live, and how their lives are. From a nutritionist in Porto to a graphic designer who surfs every day, from a banker in Singapore to an architect in Rome, and even a psychologist in Lisbon and a programmer by the beach — each friend has her own unique story. I also share how important these friendships are to me, even though we live far apart.

New Words:

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On this episode of the Slow Portuguese With Maria, I will tell you things that I like and things that I don't like.

Hope you like it!

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