Língua da Gente - Portuguese Podcast: Lessons

Língua da Gente - Portuguese Podcast: Lessons

In Brazil, the term língua da gente (literally 'language of the people') refers to the way that people actually talk in everyday speech. And that, in essence, is the object behind this series. We hope to provide practical lessons that demonstrate how people really speak, and we do this by presenting brief, slice-of-life dialogs, which focus on some daily situation, scenario, or task that we encounter every day.

Episodes

July 21, 2021
We all need a little help sometimes, and fortunately good neighbors, friends, and church groups rally to help out and provide community service. Here in Texas natural disasters seem to top the list: tornados, hurricanes, floods and fires. In today’s episode it is time to put together some food packages. Feel free to join us if you’d like to.

Dialogue

A: Acabei de receber uma ligação da Barbara do Banco de Alimentos.<...
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Final exams are very stressful for high school students. With one test determining 25% of their semester average, students need to ace these tests to do well. Finals week comes at the end of every semester. While students usually have 4 classes a day, on finals week they have 2 two-hour long exam periods; the day ends at lunch time.

Dialogue

A: Nem acredito que já estamos na semana das provas finais!
B: Eu sei. ...
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You can’t get around it, home ownership implies a lawn, and lawns need to be mowed. Some people love it, some people hate it. A beautiful lawn is always a symbol of a well-kept yard. In today’s episode, once again it is time to mow the lawn.

Dialogue

A: Tá na hora de cortar a grama novamente esse fim de semana, né?
B: De novo! Parece que a gente acabou de cortar.
A: Tá tudo com uma cara ótima esse ano, você...
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Sometimes you are really hungry but don’t have any time to cook. Other times, you simply don’t feel like cooking or are having a craving for that dish from your favorite restaurant. In these cases, ordering takeout is a great idea!

Dialogue

A: Tô com tanta fome. Não tem nada gostoso pra comer em casa.
B: Ah, acho que a gente vai passar por aquele restaurante coreano daqui a pouco. Quer ir?
A: Quero sim, ma...
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One of the delights of summertime is the chance to grow your own vegetables in a garden. It’s a little tricky with the weather, a need to water, and a constant battle with the bugs. But nothing tastes as good as a fresh tomato from the garden. Wish us luck, and happy harvesting.

Dialogue

A: Parece que a sua horta tá indo bem. Tá uma beleza!
B: Obrigado, eu plantei a ervilha um pouco tarde este ano, mas o feijão ...
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Many American families host game nights. These fun evenings unite the whole family, creating a fun, yet competitive, environment that can last for hours. Choosing which game to play can sometimes be the most stressful part, though.

Dialogue

A: O Monopoly tá pronto! Qual peça você quer ser?
B: Aff, esse jogo demora muito.
A: Mas é tão divertido! E é perfeito para uma noite de jogo.
B: Tá bom, tudo bem, ...
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Summertime and outdoor BBQ, it seems to be the perfect combination. Whether you like your steak rare, medium, or well done, nothing beats outdoor cooking, with a little sizzle and that juicy steak. What’s for dinner? Beef!

Dialogue

A: Que tal grelhar uns bifes hoje à noite?
B: Opa, que boa ideia. O você acha, talvez uns contra-filés?
A: Claro, eu posso comprar dois bifes grossos no caminho de casa.
B: ...
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Garage sales, also known as yard sales or tag sales, are a great excuse for homeowners to get rid of clutter by selling their items. They usually last a day, and buyers come to hunt one-of-a-kind items for a cheap price.

Dialogue

A: Olha, esse livro parece interessante e só custa 25 centavos.
B: Nossa, que pechincha!
A: Eu tava dando uma olhada, esse garage sale* tá cheio de coisa legal.
B: É, eu achei...
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What is more traditional than jumping into the car, packing food and clothes, taking a road trip? We all have great memories of outings with friends and family. In today’s episode we relive the good times, thinking about the days when we kept the traditions alive. Are we there yet?

Dialogue

A: A gente já está chegando?
B: Ainda não, para de perguntar.
A: Mas eu tô super entediada!!
B: Porque você não o...
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Choice sheets are used to determine the classes high students will have the next year. This frequently becomes a topic of discussion amongst many students, parents, and counselors. Students must choose the level of their required classes, as well as the electives they want to take. Eventually, the choice sheet will determine their schedule.

Dialogue

A: Em quais matérias você vai se inscrever?
B: Ah, já está na é...
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Life is better when it’s full of parties. The fun starts with planning all the details, from food, to music, to the guest list. Even better is to throw a surprise party for a dear friend, who deserves to be celebrated in style.

Dialogue

A: A Sofia nem desconfia que a gente tá organizando essa festa surpresa de aniversário. Plano perfeito!
B: Com certeza. Eu passei a noite inteira fazendo decoração. Agora, onde f...
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Image that you are four years old and it’s almost time for your birthday. What do you want? Well, an L.O.L. doll, isn’t it obvious! In this episode Abby lets us know all about L.O.L. dolls, just in case you are new to the world of surprise toys. It’s not only a lesson in English, it’s a lesson in what’s hot and cool in the world of young little girls who will soon have a birthday.

Dialogue

A: O que você quer pro seu ...
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For most people, any type of cleaning is an ordeal. Even worse when you have to face organizing your closet and deal with all those clothes and accessories that you have accumulated for years. But when you do this with your sister, it’s so much easier, even fun. And, oh, what a nice feeling to see a clean, well-organized closet!

Dialogue

A: Ai, meu closet tá a maior bagunça! Mal consigo entrar.
B: Eu acabei de o...
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Everyone likes a nice brunch. It’s the weekend and we can get up late. Forget the morning rush and all the worries about school or work. It’s time to slow down and savor a yummy meal in the company of friends and/or family. Next thing you know, it’s dinner time!

Dialogue

A: Gente, ninguém come nada até eu terminar aqui. Quero todo mundo com fome na hora do brunch*.
B: Ah, mas eu tô com fome agora. Posso comer es...
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Earth Day gives us an excuse to execute some kind of plan on what we want to do to respect our planet. In today’s episode, once again, we are going to try to build a compost pile. Wish us luck, because our previous attempts have been less than stellar. It’s worth it though, and the actual compost is awesome.

Dialogue

A: Algum plano para o Dia do Planeta Terra esse ano?
B: Com certeza. Vou começar uma compostagem...
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Texas is famous for its colorful wildflowers. We would be remiss if we didn’t create an episode to honor the Texas wildflowers. For those lucky enough to come to Texas, try to make the trip in the spring. For those who can’t come to Texas, at least we have an episode to talk about bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, and Indian blankets.

Dialogue

A: Tava aqui pensando, Tâmara, se as flores são silvestres, por que você t...
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In terms of life’s enjoyable activities, riding a bike seems to be on top of that list. Some ride bikes for fun, others ride bikes to get to school and to work. Some buy fancy clothes and equipment, some just hop on. Little kids learn how to ride bikes, and adults love to ride bikes. It only seems fitting that we have an episode to honor those who ride bikes.

Dialogue

A: Quer andar de bicicleta no calçadão hoje?
...
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Today’s cameras are astounding, and with a little training and practice almost anyone can take amazing photos. In this episode we also find out, in addition to the settings, that nature photos are enhanced when you are in the right place at the right time. Enjoy.

Dialogue

A: Ô Tamara, olha essa foto do beija-flor que acabei de tirar.
B: Nossa, olha pra essas asas. Você tá ficando muito bom em tirar fotos da natu...
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There is nothing like a new beginning, a new school year and a new start. Part of getting ready for a new school year is the back-to-school shopping. It’s a time to buy book and supplies, not to mention new school clothes. This year there are tons of things to buy.

Dialogue

A: Adoro comprar material escolar pra volta às aulas! Principalmente quando as lojas estão cheias de promoção boa.
B: Eu também! Acho que já...
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Students of every age love spring break. It’s an intense time to welcome the warmer weather and to rest from all the studies. In Austin, Texas, spring break coincides with SXSW, the South by Southwest conference, exhibition and music festival. Looks like the couple in our dialog have great plans for a wonderful spring break.

Dialogue

A: Sabe, o mês de março e é um dos meus favoritos em Austin.
B: Sem dúvida. Tom...
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