Learn European Portuguese | A1 → B1

🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)
Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos a diferença entre bem, bom e boa, três palavras frequentemente confundidas por estudantes de português. Aprendemos quando usar bem para descrever ações e como utilizar bom e boa para descrever pessoas, objetos e situações. O episódio inclui explicações simples, exemplos do dia a dia e um exercício prático para ajudar a consolidar o conhecimento e evitar erros comuns.
🇬🇧 Description (English)
In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the difference between bem, bom, and boa, three words that are often confusing for Portuguese learners. We learn when to use bem to describe actions and how to use bom and boa to describe people, objects, and situations. The episode includes simple explanations, everyday examples, and a practical exercise to help reinforce learning and avoid common mistakes.

👋 "Olá e bem-vindos a mais um episódio de Learn Portuguese with Sara! Hi everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Learn Portuguese with Sara.
Today I don't have a regular episode for you — I have something a little different. I would like to tell you what's been going on and what's coming next.
Some of you may have noticed I haven't posted new episodes in a little while. The reason behind ir is that I'm actually having a baby, this July! — Yes, very soon! I know! — so things have been a little slower than usual. But I havent stopped working, and I've been using some of my free time to build something I'm really excited about.
Estão prontos? Are you ready?
So! I'm creating a full audiobook — called Survive in Portugal — specifically designed for people who are moving to Portugal and need real, practical European Portuguese from day one. It is actual a practical, real life scenario, phrasebook, not a portuguese textbook or grammar book.It's Real Life European Portuguese. The kind you actually need when you're standing at a Finanças office trying to get your NIF, or talking to your landlord, or ordering a bica at your local café without feeling lost.
It's going to be a proper audio experience — bilingual, English and Portuguese — with 8 chapters covering the real situations you face every single day. And it comes with a PDF companion so you can read along as you listen.
After years of teaching Portuguese, I know exactly where people struggle. And it's never the grammar. It's the real life stuff — the pharmacy, the bureaucracy, the neighbours, the moments where you freeze and wish someone had just prepared you.This phrasebook is that preparation.
It's not ready yet — I'm building it carefully, and honestly, I'm also growing a little human — so bear with me. But if this sounds like something you need, or something you'd give to a friend who's moving to Portugal — stay tuned. Follow the podcast so you don't miss the launch announcement. Dont worry i will continue launching more episodes just at a slower pace!
Thank you so much for listening, to this short, odd, episode! But more than anything thank you for your support, and for being part of this little community we're building. It has been so unexpected to have so many people listening and enjoying this podcast and is that growth is also thanks to you
Obrigada e até já! :)"

🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)
Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos o verbo aparecer, muito usado em português europeu para indicar que algo ou alguém surge, se torna visível ou chega. Aprendemos os seus principais significados — como to appear e to show up — e praticamos a sua utilização no presente, pretérito perfeito e pretérito imperfeito. Incluímos exemplos claros e um exercício prático para consolidar o conhecimento.
🇬🇧 Description (English)
In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the verb aparecer, commonly used in European Portuguese to indicate that something or someone appears, becomes visible, or shows up. We learn its main meanings — such as to appear and to show up — and practice its use in the present, past simple, and imperfect. Includes clear examples and a practical exercise to reinforce learning.

🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)
Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos a diferença entre os verbos poder e conseguir, dois verbos muito usados em português europeu. Aprendemos quando usar cada um — para falar de permissão e possibilidade (poder) e de capacidade e realização (conseguir). Incluímos exemplos no presente e no passado, além de um exercício prático para treinar.

🇬🇧 Description (English)In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the difference between the verbs poder and conseguir, two very common verbs in European Portuguese. We learn when to use each one — to talk about permission and possibility (poder) and about ability and achievement (conseguir). Includes examples in the present and past, plus a practical exercise to practice.

🇵🇹 Descrição (Português)
Neste episódio de Learn Portuguese, exploramos o verbo parecer, um verbo muito útil para expressar opinião, aparência e sensações em português europeu. Aprendemos os seus diferentes significados — como to seem, to look like e to feel like— e praticamos a sua utilização no presente, pretérito perfeito e pretérito imperfeito. Incluímos exemplos claros e um exercício prático para consolidar o conhecimento.
🇬🇧 Description (English)
In this episode of Learn Portuguese, we explore the verb parecer, a very useful verb to express opinion, appearance, and feelings in European Portuguese. We learn its different meanings — such as to seem, to look like, and to feel — and practice its use in the present, past simple, and imperfect. Includes clear examples and a practical exercise to reinforce learning.