Portuguese with Jess Podcast

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Struggling to talk about what you did last weekend, last month, or on your last vacation in Portuguese? 🤔

In this episode, I tell you about my summer in European Portuguese, using past tenses in a natural, real-life context, so you can finally hear how the pretérito perfeito simples and the pretérito imperfeito work together. ☀️🇵🇹

By the end of this episode, you'll be able to:
✅ Ask and answer "Como correu o verão?" and understand how you can use  "correr" instead of "ser" in this scenario
✅ Describe events, trips, and experiences in the past
✅ Learn useful vocabulary about travel, vacations, culture, and museums
✅ Improve your listening comprehension in European Portuguese

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Muito obrigada! 😊

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In this episode, I’ll share some of the latest news about public transportation in Lisbon and Porto, and what it means for people living and traveling in Portugal! 🚌🚆🇵🇹

By the end of this episode, you’ll have learned plenty of useful vocabulary related to buses, trains, metros, airports, commuting, traffic, and traveling around Portugal, while improving your listening skills in European Portuguese.

Muito obrigada! 😊

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In this episode, I’m going to talk about what happens in Portugal in August, with a special focus on the Algarve in the summer! ☀️🇵🇹

By the end of this episode, you’ll have learned plenty of useful vocabulary related to summer holidays, travel, the Algarve, festivals, food, beaches, and Portuguese traditions, while improving your listening skills in European Portuguese.

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In this episode, I’ll tell you all about my summer vacation plans in Turkey! ☀️🇹🇷

By the end of this episode, you’ll have learned plenty of useful vocabulary related to travel, holidays, the beach, food, and sightseeing, while improving your listening skills in European Portuguese.

This episode is perfect for A2/B1 learners who want to understand natural European Portuguese through a fun and personal story about travel and summer holidays.

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In this episode, we're talking about one of Portugal's favourite topics of conversation: football! ⚽
I'll tell you all about Portugal's 2026 World Cup campaign, what led to the team's elimination, and introduce you to the country's new head coach, Jorge Jesus.
By the end of this episode, you'll have learned plenty of useful football vocabulary and feel more confident talking about football in European Portuguese.
This episode is perfect for B1 learners who want to improve their listening skills while learning natural European Portuguese through current events and Portuguese culture.
Muito obrigada! 😊