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Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliFavelas and the "Improbable" Writer | Modern Brazilian CultureAn “improbable” writer, Carolina de Jesus went against everything the elite believes when it comes to becoming important and relevant for society. In this episode, you’ll get to know Carolina de Jesus, how important she was, and some things that her life and the life in the favelas have in common. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having...2021-02-2829 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking About Remembering in Portuguese | Portuguese VocabularyWhen you don’t know the name of something, you might actually know it but you forgot what it was. A pity, right? And how do you speak about memory and remembering in Portuguese? Here’s how. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://portuguesewitheli.com/ =============================== You can find the monologue transcript here...2021-02-2420 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliWord of the Week — Chama | Portuguese Word of the WeekWith a deep dive into Latin and how it can help you speak Portuguese better and more naturally, we take a look at the words “chama” and “fogo” and their associations with desire in informal Brazilian Portuguese. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://portuguesewitheli.com/ =============================== You can find the full, somewhat-edited transcri...2021-02-2211 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe E.T. from Varginha | Modern Brazilian CultureThe year of 1996 started off with a big, otherworldly surprise: the sightings of UFOs and creatures in a small city in Minas Gerais – that episode went on to become internationally famous. But even though many years have passed since then, not many details were clarified. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://portuguesewitheli.com/ ===============================...2021-02-1524 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliOpening Bank Accounts after Being HiredIn Brazil, we have different kinds of bank accounts. After you are hired by a company, you also must open your bank account. Do you know what terms you should use when doing so? After listening to this podcast, you'll know some vocabulary to describe this situation. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://portuguesewitheli.com/2021-02-1021 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliVillains in Brazilian Telenovelas| Modern Brazilian CultureThey’re evil… but we love them. The villains are the most important characters in a telenovela — weak villains make for weak protagonists, and weak protagonists don’t hold the audience’s attention. Discover why we love villains and get to know some of the most iconic villains of Brazilian telenovelas. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit http...2021-02-0723 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about Action Movies in PortugueseAction movies are wildly popular in Brazil (not more than comedy, though). And in today’s episode, the narrator doesn’t like this kind of movie that much. His girlfriend loves the Die Hard series. After you listen to this episode, you’ll have some everyday vocabulary to discuss this topic. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit...2021-02-0319 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBrazilian Telenovelas | Modern Brazilian CultureThe telenovelas shaped our society more than anything – most of the population can’t read a book a year, but we do watch 5, 6, 7 telenovelas. In this episode, you can find out more about this culture, the basic vocabulary you’ll need, and much more. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://portuguesewitheli.com/ =============================== You...2021-01-3127 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliDescribing Rudeness in PortugueseOne can be kind and rude at once: and Brazilians are like that. In today’s episode, you’ll learn more about how to describe rudeness in Portuguese. And be attentive to one very informal and advanced structure of Portuguese that I included. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://portuguesewitheli.com/ 2021-01-2717 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe Woman who Changed the Brazilian Music | Modern Brazilian CultureShe was independent, she created a whole new concept of popular music in Brazil, she was wildly popular among the “masses” in Brazil and for some time in Europe… yet the Brazilian high society despised her, the politicians were contemptuous of her, and in general, critics were resistant to her influence. Today we’re talking about Chiquinha Gonzaga, the Godmother of the all-time famous carnival song every Brazilian knows from birth, Ô Abre Alas. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment ...2021-01-2420 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about Psychological DisordersClinical and psychological vocabulary has crept up into everyday language and changed our perception of the disorders they originally described. In this podcast, we’ll go way beyond the simple vocabulary you probably know and get more specialized… And get to understand how Carla diagnosed so many health conditions in her life. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're inte...2021-01-2016 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliMBC 003: Isaura, the White Slave | Modern Brazilian CultureIt was one of the most influential works of art of its time. It did shape how our society saw slavery. and it's an important book that became two TV adaptations and a movie. =============================== Find out your level of Portuguese and get the most important pointers to improve quickly here: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/portuguese-assessment =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://portuguesewitheli.com/ =============================== You can find the full, somewhat-edited transcript here: https...2021-01-1721 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliA Bizarre Magic ShowA Bizarre Magic Trick Ever been to a circus? What was your experience like? In today’s episode, you’ll have a quick taste of having a bizarre experience at the circus. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to talk about common magic tricks and you'll see one episode that didn’t happen, but that could have. Support this show (with books, they also nurture me): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elisousa =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free r...2021-01-1418 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHaggling in PortugueseWould you buy me a *coffee*? (*wink* it's a beer): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elisousa Do you ever accept the first price that is quoted? In Brazil, we don’t like that – we like haggling and getting the steepest discount even if the thing we buy is really cheap. In today’s episode, you’ll discover expressions to do just that – haggle – and one good way of getting rid of that in your business. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at ht...2021-01-0618 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliMBC 001: Monica's Gang | Modern Brazilian CultureTo speak with more confidence, go to https://portuguesewitheli.com/verbs Oopsie-doopsie note: in the episode, I use a French word, "superbe", but I forgot that in Portuguese it's "soberba" :-) Other than that single word, all the rest is in good and understandable Portuguese. Summary of the Episode — Turma da Mônica História em quadrinhos criada por Maurício de Sousa. Originalmente, tirinhas de jornal, personagens principais eram Bidu e Franjinha Posteriormente, Mônica e Cebolinha passaram a ser os protagonistas. Turma da Mônica vivia n...2021-01-0318 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliA Portuguese Interview with Katrina about Learning PortugueseCambridge-based teacher Katrina has started learning Portuguese after visiting Portugal. And in this interview, she reveals what she does to keep her Portuguese at such a high level (spoiler alert: she speaks with friends in Portuguese!) and what you can do to learn it better. =============================== And if you want to speak Portuguese with confidence, go to https://portuguesewitheli.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== For the interview...2020-12-3023 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about the New Year Season in PortugueseBrazilians like parties — fact. But how do they talk about that? And what are some important words you need to use to talk about that? Find out more about the new year season in Portuguese in this episode. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com Want to support this sh...2020-12-2313 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliSending Santa a Different LetterUsually, children write Santa Claus a letter. But this time at someone different who writes him a letter. Let's find out why an adult would write Santa Claus a heartfelt letter. =============================== To end the frustration with the Portuguese tenses: https://portuguesewitheli.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com To support my creating new podcasts (it says coffee but it's actually beer): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elisousa =============================== ...2020-12-1618 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliA very immature coworkerIn your work life, have you ever worked with younger or older people who behaved like a child? I certainly have. And in today's episode, you'll learn some expressions to describe such a person and their behavior. And they are highly informal. So, be ready for lots and lots of expressions for you to write down. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Po...2020-11-2715 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliKnock-knock games, and one not so nice knock-knockEven as adults, we like playing knock-knock games. They are silly but so entertaining. And in today's episode, you will see the two most common structures for knock-knock games and Brazilian Portuguese. And you will also discover a dirty knock knock question that has become famous on Brazilian TV. I'll not give you the answer, and when you hear it, avoid answering it. People will ask. Believe me. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: ht...2020-11-2614 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliWhat smell is that?Sensory words — words that describe smell, appearance, and texture — tend to be among the hardest to learn in Portuguese. Simply because they don't correspond 100% to what you know in English. And in today's episode, upon arriving at home a man and his family smell a putrid smell coming from their house. What could that be? He finds out what it is, but he's not happy about it. ============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com 2020-11-2413 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBuying new glassesYou won't probably need to buy new glasses in Brazil. But chances are you will need glasses in your lifetime. And you will probably talk about them in Portuguese with your friends. And in this episode, we're going to see the hardships this beleaguered teacher has to go through in order to buy the perfect pair of glasses. And of course, we will pick a lot of vocabulary related to glasses and sight along the way. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no ob...2020-11-2315 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliDescribing Physical BuildTime passes and we change… but do we change a lot? In today’s episode, you’ll see some good Portuguese expressions to describe physical build. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== And here’s the transcript for your benefit. Desc...2020-11-2014 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliProblems with a CarNow, cars are indispensable. You simply can’t do without. And when having problems with it, Brazilians resort to very colorful Portuguese expressions. Learn some in this highly colloquial and slangy episode. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== And here’s the transc...2020-11-1913 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTaking a Friend for GrantedEverybody knows that person whose friends love, but who doesn’t love them back. Or someone who is always on the giving end of a relationship. What to do in that situation? You’ll learn some expressions to describe when someone is taking you for granted. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're...2020-11-1711 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliMeeting Her Family for the First TimeThis might sound a bit outdated, but in some towns in Brazil people still ask their significant other’s parents’ permission to date. Incredible, right? Not much, but since it’s so pervasive in Brazilian society and our mind, in this episode you’ll learn some expressions to talk about that and the anxiety associated with it – and some useful expressions to describe someone’s family. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sous...2020-11-1614 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliDown on Your Luck? Just listen to his story!Brazilians are terribly superstitious — even those who state not to believe in it will knock the wood three times when saying azar. And in today’s episode, you’ll see how you can express yourself when talking with Brazilians about… bad luck (knock knock knock!) =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Por...2020-11-1317 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBeing Hacked... and Having to Deal with ItWith the pandemic, we were forced to move online. I’ve been there for some time, but not many people have – and that has allowed oh so many problems to sprout! In today’s episode, you’ll see what happens when you set a very easy password. DON’T DO THAT! =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lesso...2020-11-1216 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliScraping for MoneyBeing in a tight corner money-wise is never good, but it’s an experience that many people share. You’ll learn how to talk about this situation in today’s episode. And even if you find yourself okay money-wise, you’ll want to learn this vocab. It’s so common in the news! =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lesso...2020-11-1014 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPiracy and Saving MoneyIf you’ve never heard that, Brazil is one of the countries that most have piracy and the like (especially for video games). In today’s episode, you’ll learn how you can talk about it in proper Portuguese, and then some. =============================== And for the remainder of November, I’ll be offering a 15-minute consultation with no obligation and at no cost for serious learners: https://podcast.intermediateportuguese.com =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://Portugue...2020-11-0916 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe Night after the BarbecueBinge eating is a must in Brazilian barbecues: sausage, meat, farofa, cachaça… that’s the dangerous mix which – more often than not – causes heartburn to be “born”. Listen in as our narrator relays his story of the night after the barbecue and discover how you can talk about this problem. It’s so common! =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online...2020-11-0614 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPicking Up a Fight with a Neighbor, But… Annoying neighbors aren't a Brazilian specialty, but because of its sheer frequency, it makes us wonder. In today's episode, you'll see Hello Neighbor goes about picking up a fight with another neighbor and then giving up in the last moment. It's a huge plot twist. The reason will have you in tears. Or it won't. There are all sorts of people in the world :) =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs 2020-11-0514 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliLiving Alone, Preparing FoodDifferently from what happens in other countries, Brazilians tend to live with their parents for a long time — men don't cook, but women do. When women go live alone, they are ready for adult life. But men remain highly dependent on family, friends, or takeout food. in today's episode of Intermediate Portuguese, you'll get to know Anderson, a man who went to live alone and had a friend come over to help him cook rice. But his friend doesn't seem to be much of a cook either. =============================== And if you want to...2020-11-0317 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliA Language-Learning Expert on Learning LanguagesIn today's episode, I decided to interview one of my students, James Davis-Ford. James is a teacher of Arabic in the United States and has been learning Portuguese with me for about four years. But he hasn't learned only Portuguese or Arabic — with 5+ languages under his belt, he's a true expert when it comes to learning languages. In this interview, entirely in Portuguese, you'll get to know: The relationship of Americans with language learning in general; Stats on California and bilingualism (you may be surprised with the % of bilingual people that might smash the my...2020-11-0235 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliVoting in the ElectionsThis year, Brazil and many other countries are holding elections. Having the relevant vocabulary to talk about the most mundane part of this huge process can help you greatly improve your Brazilian Portuguese and talk about relevant matters with friends. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== ...2020-10-3019 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about a distant placeIf you live in a faraway place or have ever had to go to a hard to find a town, you probably don't like this experience. Learn how you can describe it in Brazilian Portuguese in this episode. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== And here’s...2020-10-2914 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliDescribing Music and Bad Taste in MusicDo your friends like that loud music you hate? Do you wish sometimes you could just turn off the radio when you’re visiting a friend? That’s what we have for today in our episode of Intermediate Portuguese. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== And here...2020-10-2817 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBeing Highly Indirect, that is, BrazilianI've talked about the Brazilian way of communicating before… but it's never too much. If you have ever wondered how you can communicate effectively in Brazil, all you need to know is, “don’t say what you mean, and don’t mean what you say.” =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com 2020-10-2716 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBeing Mugged in BrazilThis isn't a happy topic, but it happens so often I couldn't afford not to talk about it. If you're in the country for a long time and have to move around frequently, chances are that if you're not mugged — God forbid — you'll get to know someone who was. And having the vocabulary to function in that situation is very important for your survival and understanding. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a...2020-10-2315 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTraffic in SalvadorBrazil is a quite big country. And Salvador is a very big city. It stands to reason to assume that traffic in Brazil is not very pleasant — and Salvador is not that different. After listening to this episode, you'll be able to talk a bit about traffic (that traffic, that is) and you'll see one out-of-the-box strategy to park your car without paying a dime. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli So...2020-10-2217 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliSharing “Good” NewsBrazilians are very talkative. And we do love talking about practically anything. In today's episode, you'll listen to the account of someone who decided to get rid of some things and ended up selling one of her family members. So to speak… =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com...2020-10-2015 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliSuing an Obnoxious NeighborYou may have had problems with neighbors. But what have you done about that? Have you decided to sue them? That's what you're going to learn in today's Portuguese podcast. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== And here’s the transcript for your benefit. Pr...2020-10-1917 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBinge Drinking, Hazing, and Refusing to Take PartThe entrance examination to a university in Brazil is just the first step to being accepted by the academic community. Drinking a lot and hazing are usually present. In today's Portuguese vocabulary lesson, you will learn how to speak about this rite of passage that not all students comply with. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested...2020-10-1613 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliLong and Tedious Situations and People Who Talk Too MuchIn today's Portuguese vocabulary lesson, you will be introduced to a person who pretty much hates having a class with a specific professor. The reason? Although this teacher speaks a lot, the lesson seems to drag. Why? Well, there are many reasons, and after listening to this episode, you'll have the vocabulary to express yourself when talking about long and boring situations. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher...2020-10-1514 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliShould You Work for Love?“Choose a job you love and you won't need to work a day in your life.” Some people say it's a big load of BS, and other people believe this is true. Where do you stand in this debate? In today's Portuguese vocabulary discussion, you'll hear from someone who really loves his job. Would you do your job even if you didn't receive any money for that? =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== El...2020-10-1315 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliExpressing the Future - Difference between Simple and Compound FormsThe difference between the simple and the compound future tenses in Portuguese | Portuguese grammar lesson | Portuguese with Eli You don't need to go far — just ask two Brazilian friends about the difference between "vou fazer" and "farei" and they will have different opinions. As of yet another Brazilian about this, and you'll get yet another differing opinion. The fact is, the future tenses in Portuguese do have some difference in meaning but most people… Well, most people ignore it. And in today's Portuguese grammar session you will learn what it is exactly and how you can...2020-10-1212 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPolitical advertising in BrazilPolitical advertising in Brazil | Portuguese vocabulary lesson | Portuguese with Eli it's just our luck that both Brazil and the United States are having elections right now. But in today's vocabulary lesson, you'll have a high-level session on political advertising… And how one cannot be affected by it. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs. =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in ha...2020-10-0913 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliAsking for some time off in Portuguese | Portuguese vocabulary lesson | Portuguese with Eliin today's Portuguese vocabulary lesson, you'll see that it's almost impossible to get some time off if you're a good employee. Not only that. You'll pick up lots of vocabulary to express yourself when in this situation — in need of a break but not getting permission to have it. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs. =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in ha...2020-10-0812 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliSpeaking about movies in Portuguese | Portuguese vocabulary lesson | Portuguese with EliSpeaking about movies in Portuguese is something you're going to do even if you are not that into movies. And in today's Portuguese vocabulary lesson you'll learn some expressions to speak about films and opinions on them. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com =============================== And here's the...2020-10-0615 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe one word to speak Portuguese more naturally… InstantlyThe one word to speak Portuguese more naturally… Instantly | Portuguese vocabulary lesson | Portuguese with Eli If you want to speak good Portuguese, you do need to have a very good vocabulary. And in today's Portuguese vocabulary lesson, you'll find out what the most versatile word of the Portuguese language is. =============================== And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs. =============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If yo...2020-10-0510 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe problems of a weekend sports practitionerThe weekend sports practitioner is a staple figure in Brazil — usually a man, he doesn't have much time to practice sports during the week and he goes all out on the weekend. But that brings lots of bruises and more serious problems. And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs. Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com. And here's the main tr...2020-10-0215 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBanking in Brazil... and Waiting in LineIn Brazil, you will probably want to have money on you. How do you say ATM? What are the bank branches called in Portuguese? That's exactly what you're going to learn in this episode, along with a few interesting — and highly useful — expressions. And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs. Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in having Portuguese lessons, visit https://PortugueseWithEli.com. And here's the main...2020-10-0219 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPortuguese Filler WordsPortuguese Filler Words https://portuguesewitheli.com/2020/09/speak-more-fluently-with-these-portuguese-filler-words/ Portuguese filler words are little words or expressions that we use when we want to make time to think about what we want to say. But not only that — they have an important role in everyday communication. Learn more about them in this episode. And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs. Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If you're interested in ha...2020-09-2915 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliUsing the Past Tenses in Portuguesehttps://portuguesewitheli.com/brazilian-portuguese-grammar/when-to-use-the-portuguese-past-tenses/ Using the Portuguese past tenses isn't easy — the imperfect past tense and the simple past tense are most likely to give you a lot of trouble, especially if you are an English speaker. Listen then and find out how you can use them and what you can do to improve your skills. And if you want to speak with confidence using the right Portuguese verb tenses, grab your free report at https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs. Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who provides one on one lessons online. If...2020-09-2816 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTaking up a new hobby in PortugueseIf you have thought about taking up a new hobby in Portuguese, then this is the Portuguese vocabulary lesson for you. But in today's vocabulary lesson, our main character isn't very keen on taking up a new hobby… For a quite peculiar reason. ============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who has students from more than thirty different countries. He teaches students individually and can be found at https://portuguesewitheli.com. Speak with more confidence. Grab your free report at https://PortuguesewithEli.com/verbs =============================== And here's today's monologue fo...2020-09-2215 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliSaying No in PortugueseSaying no in Portuguese You might think it's hard in any language, but now saying no in Portuguese might become the easiest thing you can do. ============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher who has students from more than thirty different countries. He teaches students individually and can be found at https://portuguesewitheli.com. If you act fast, you might be entitled to a free fifteen-minute consultation in Portuguese. Visit: https://trial.intermediateportuguese.com to see whether you are qualified. =============================== And here's today's monologue for your benefit. 2020-09-1815 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliDo You Believe in Astrology? Talk about it in PortugueseDo you believe your destiny is written on the stars? Do you think you can predict the future? Even if you don't believe this kind of thing, knowing the vocabulary in Portuguese to talk about that will give you a huge advantage. Brazilians are a superstitious people. Even though we might not say that we believe it openly, we still regarded it as a very important subject. And in today's Brazilian Portuguese vocabulary lesson you'll find out how you can talk about astrology in Portuguese. ============================== Eli Sousa is a Portuguese teacher...2020-09-1619 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHaving a Crush on Someone in PortugueseFalling in love, having a crush… how to talk about that in Portuguese? That’s what you’ll learn in today’s Portuguese vocabulary lesson. And a resource many students have already fallen in love with is our exclusive guide to help you speak with ease and confidence: https://intermediateportuguese.com/verbs. Check it out now! Uma paixonite Faz alguns dias que Diana anda suspirando pelos cantos. Ela voltou de viagem e agora vive olhando para as fotografias que tirou em vários lugares com seus amigos. Diana se vê cada v...2020-09-0915 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about a Failure in PortugueseThe fact is, most of us will never strike it lucky and win the lottery. But is that the only measure of success that we can have? Well, in today’s Portuguese vocabulary lesson you’ll discover expressions to talk about failing in general and its consequences. And if you want to succeed in speaking Portuguese with ease and confidence, grab your free report at https://intermediateportuguese.com/verbs. My students have given me great feedback about it, and I’m sure you will, too. Now: Ser um fracasso na vida Acabei...2020-09-0813 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about Being Undecisive in PortugueseDo you find it hard to make decisions sometimes? Then this Portuguese vocabulary lesson is for you! You’ll learn lots of expressions to talk about indecision and decision and, perhaps, possibilities! And to make the most of your time, while speaking Portuguese with confidence, grab our report: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs and RUN—it’s going to be free only for a limited time. Then it’ll hike up back to its $6.97 price tag. Tomar decisões Nunca fui uma pessoa de tomar decisões muito rápido. Detesto ser pressionado...2020-09-0712 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliWanting Praise, Being Demanding in PortugueseA naggin’ boss who never acknowledges your hard work? A highly demanding job that offers no reward? We got it all covered in today’s episode of our Intermediate Portuguese Podcast. And hey, if you’re serious about learning and want to have a praise-worthy Portuguese, take advantage of my offer now: it’s a 15-minute consultation at no cost. Check it out at: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/talktome Hurry! I’m a solo teacher and may need to take it down anytime! Full monologue transcript Não gosto muito do meu trabalho. S...2020-09-0116 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With Eli10 Favorite Words — An Interview with JeniceFor more: https://IntermediatePortuguese An interview with Jenice Régis, one of the best people I've met and a language lover :-) Jenice's ten favorite words: 1. Saudade: nossa palavra mestre: uma nostalgia. 2. treta: confusão, discórdia 3. casuístico: (aqui) minucioso. 4. agnóstico: partidário do agnosticismo. 5. perfeccionista: (precisa mesmo?) 6. super sincero: pessoa grosseira. 7. moringa: vasilha de água. 8. perereca: um tipo de batráquio (sapo) pequenininho. (it does have some informal, vulgar meanings; that's why I laughed) 9. chegar c...2020-08-3125 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe Verbs for Change in Portuguese – ExplainedFor more: https://portuguesewitheli.com/learn-portuguese-vocabulary/difference-between-mudar-and-trocar-in-portuguese/ O verbo “mudar” compartilha alguns dos significados do verbo “trocar”. A semelhança fica por conta dos sentidos de “substituir” e “alterar”. Por exemplo, “trocar de roupa”. Essa frase significa “mudar de roupa” ou “substituir as roupas com que se está por outras roupas”. Outros exemplos: Moving places Eu quero (me) mudar desse apartamento para um apartamento maior. Assim, minha família vai ficar mais confortável. Changing behavior Eu não sei a razão, mas a Paula tem mudado muito no escritório. O que...2020-08-2509 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about not being fithttps://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs Monologue Transcript: Meu irmão adora fazer exercícios e esportes radicais. Ele já fez escalada, trilha, natação em grandes profundidades... já fez de tudo um pouco. E agora está fazendo corrida. Ele me convidou, porque viu que eu estava fora de forma. Ganhei uns quilinhos durante a quarentena, e mesmo que possa sair agora em horários específicos, prefiro ficar em casa maratonandominhas séries prediletas. — Vamos. É um desafio. Se você conseguir correr dez quilômetros, te dou quinhentos reais. Opa, pensei comigo. Quinhen...2020-08-1919 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about Aging in PortugueseGrab your report and speak with confidence: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs Main monologue transcript: Semana passada, tive a oportunidade de reveruma amiga de longa data. Ela se chama Érica e é uma amiga muito querida. Mas, assim que me viu, a Érika tomou um susto e disse: nossa, como você está velho! Fui embora me sentindo arrasado. Será que estou tão velho assim? Tudo bem, não é o fim do mundo ter umas ruguinhasaqui e umas linhas de expressão ali... mas não estou com a cara murchacomo a de um buldogue, não é? ...2020-08-1811 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPortuguese Vocabulary Used in The News (And one embarrassing piece of news)Grab your report and speak with confidence: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs Main monologue transcript: Olá, boa noite. Sou o José Bonifácio, o seu apresentadordo jornal da noite e hoje trazemos para você as notícias mais recentes e as manchetes mais importantes do país. Para começar, nosso repórter especial em Washington, Gabriel Marques, nos traz hoje uma notícia inusitada: na Flórida, um gato foi preso suspeito de furto numa residência. Já Francisco Kafka, nosso âncora do jornal da manhã, nos traz um incidente bastante insólito: um guaxinim fic...2020-08-1715 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about Smartphones in Simple PortugueseGrab your free report and speak with confidence! https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs Monologue transcript: Ontem minha irmã recebeu um pacote dos correios. Era um celular que ela comprou na internet. Esse é o quarto celular que ela compra nos últimos dois anos. Ela sempre diz: “esse smartphone é trinta vezes melhor que o outro. Tem todas as funções de que preciso!” E eu pergunto: para que diabos é que você quer um GPS. Você nem dirige! E ela responde que, “vai que, né?” Tudo bem, aceito. Pode ser que um dia ela esteja sozinha numa flore...2020-08-1512 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe Biggie Difference between Tudo and Todohttps://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verbs For the supporting article, go to: https://portuguesewitheli.com/learn-portuguese-vocabulary/difference-between-tudo-and-todo-in-portuguese/ Examples in the episode: Tudo 1. Ela já sabe de tudo — não adianta esconder nada mais. She knows everything — there is no point in hiding it anymore. 2. Tudo o que eu faço, faço por você. Everything I do, I do for you. 3. Eu comprei tudo de que precisava naquela loja. I bought everything that I needed from that shop. 4. Eu vi tudo: o filme, a resenha, o livro... e não gos...2020-08-0412 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBeing an Entrepreneur During the PandemicSpeak with confidence: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/verb-report ________________________________________ Nessa pandemia, tenho muitos amigos que foram postos no olho da rua. Mas alguns saíram de seus empregos porque quiseram. Juliana é uma dessas pessoas. Ela sempre se considerou uma empresária. Com a pandemia, ela pensou bem na sua vida atual e no futuro. Não valia mais a pena matar um leão por dia. A empresa nunca lhe deu nada em troca de seu suor. Com isso em mente, ela largou tudo e foi empreendersozinha. Ela usou o dinheiro da rescisão como...2020-08-0112 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliFive Portuguese Verbs Brazilians Use Every Single DayVerbs, and verb phrases, are a staple in everyday conversation. That's true for any language, more so for Brazilian Portuguese. Today, you'll discover five expressions Brazilians always use on a daily basis and yet, textbooks and — sometimes — teachers fail to teach you how to use them. Click here for the supporting article if you want to understand the Portuguese of the podcast more easily. 2020-07-2811 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliBest Places to Visit in Salvador — Interview in PortugueseFor more info, head over to https://readbrazilianportuguese.com/lugares-a-conhecer-em-salvador-bahia/ And https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/gift Books that were mentioned: Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon Capitães de Areia People mentioned: Ivete Sangalo Michael Jackson 2020-07-2515 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking About A Friend's ProblemsGo to https://IntermediatePortuguese/verb-report and find out how you can use verb tenses correctly in Portuguese, avoiding silly mistakes other people make. Lesson Transcript: Tenho uma amiga, a Cecília, que está tendo problemas. A gente não se via havia mais de seis meses. Nesse meio tempo, ela arranjou um ficante, que logo se tornou seu namorado. Agora, em menos de seis meses, ficaram noivos e vão se casar. Mas, de uma hora para a outra, o namorado da Cecília começou a se comportar de maneira estran...2020-07-2313 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliDifferent Ways to Express "to Become" in Portuguesehttps://portuguesewitheli.com NOTES Ficar bravo. Ficar popular. Ficar vermelho. Eu fiquei bravo, porque os meus vizinhos estavam fazendo muito barulho. De alguns anos para cá, a música brasileira ficou muito popular na China. Depois que saí para passear, meu rosto ficou muito vermelho. Virar professor. Virar pesquisador. Virar engenheiro. Eu decidi virar professor, porque eu gosto muito de ensinar. Eu quero estudar um pouco mais e virar pesquisador no futuro. Quando ele crescer, vai virar engenheiro. Tornar-se. ...2020-06-1612 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe Little Brazilian Wayhttps://readbrazilianportuguese.com/nao-sei-dizer-nao-para-um-pilantra/ Reading and vocabulary discussion. More at: https://portuguesewitheli.com 2020-06-1210 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHow to Express Spite in Portuguesehttps://portuguesewitheli.com Monologue transcript (STUDY IT!) Eu já trabalhei em muitas empresas. Algumas delas eram bem grandes e apresentavam boas oportunidades de crescimento. Dava para vislumbrarum futuro. Mas na última em que trabalhei, que era uma empresinha familiar, não tinha oportunidade nenhuma. Na verdade, era um beco sem saída. Eu estava batalhando por uma promoção havia mais de um ano. Mas então, do nada, a empresa contratou um sujeitinho qualquer para ser meu chefe, um tal de Roberto. Ai, como eu fiquei com raiva. Era uma sacanagem, o que ele...2020-06-1014 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliAnother Queen and a not flattering expressionhttps://portuguesewitheli.com Joana não era nada típica. Primeiro, era rainha de Nápoles e dona da cidade provençal de Avignon. Segundo, era uma mulher “para frente”, isto é, moderna. Financiava artes e atividades intelectuais. Ela também tinha mente aberta. Inclusive, protegia um certo ramo de negócio que várias pessoas achavam... reprovável. Eu conto já que negócio era esse, mas antes deixe-me falar que, naquele mesmo período, a Europa estava turbulenta. O Rei Felipe IV, o Belo, decidiu cobrar impostos sobre o...2020-06-1010 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTer versus Haver - Portuguese GrammarHere is one of those pesky mistakes that people keep making without knowing. Below you'll find the sentences that were discussed in the podcast. For more, visit https://IntermediatePortuguese.com No Brasil, existem muitos rios. 1 Há muitas pessoas na sala. Existem muitas pessoas na sala. Tem muitas pessoas na sala. 2 Teve um problema ontem. Houve um problema ontem. (existir isn't common in this context) 3 Houve muitas guerras no passado. Teve muitas guerras no passado. 2020-06-0908 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliAre Brazilians Latino? Quick WhatsApp InterviewSome people think that they are, some don't agree with that. What about you? Have you ever asked your Brazilian friends whether they consider themselves latino? Do it; you'll have as many differing opinions as I've got here for you. For more: https://IntermediatePortuguese.com/gift. Good sentences and words Fillip - "Eu ouvi o que tu perguntou" Marcus "o latino que o pessoal chama" Kailton "uma língua de descendência latina" "diversas etnias ocupam o mesmo território" "temos mais traços semelhantes" "apesar da recusa" "desconhecer"2020-06-0609 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliAvoid Killing Mothers - A Brazilian SuperstitionEvery country has its own superstition to save their mothers, and Brazil is no different. The difference lies in the way we might end up doing that to our beloved mamas. In this episode, you'll learn more about this superstition and new vocab that will certainly help you express yourself better. And to take it to the next level, read https://readbrazilianportuguese.com. Fun articles with lots of vocabulary to help you improve your Portuguese in a pain-free way. And for more sources and secret resources, go to https://intermediatePortuguese.com...2020-06-0406 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about a very Brazilian barbecueMúsica de: https://www.facebook.com/triolampiao/ www.portuguesewitheli.com/opportunity Organizar um churrasco na minha vizinhança é uma atividade quase que sagrada. Há todo um ritual envolvido. Desde chamar dona Alzira para se encarregar das mesase cadeiras, até combinar com o velho Joel para trazer as geladas para a festança. Também tem que colocar os pivetes para brincar na rua, daí eles não incomodam ninguém. Não pode faltar o carro de som para fechar a rua, mesmo que isso não seja permitido por lei. Mas com bom papo...2020-06-0415 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliThe Portuguese Romeo and Juliet, but differenthttps://portuguesewitheli.com/opportunity Imagine uma história de amor impossível. Ele, Pedro, o oitavo rei de Portugal (1357-1367). Casou-se ainda príncipe com Constança, princesa de Castela, como parte de um acordo político. Mas seu coração estava com uma mulher que conheceu ao se casar... E ela não era sua esposa. Era Inês de Castro, dama de companhia de Constança. O amor dos dois era sabido por todos. E todos desaprovavam o romance. Isso colocava em risco o...2020-06-0206 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliEven though, even if - new Grammar MondaysGrammar Mondays! On Monday, you'll have a quick tip to improve your Portuguese and take it from the intermediate level to the advanced level. To expand your knowledge, go to: https://portuguesewitheli.com/brazilian-portuguese-grammar/using-even-if-and-even-though-in-portuguese/ There, you'll find extra exercises to consolidate your knowledge. Also, I have a gift for you. Go to https://portuguesewitheli.com/gift and find out an incredible report that will reveal the secrets to learn Portuguese faster.2020-06-0107 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliAn unexpected purchasewww.portuguesewitheli.com/report Uma compra inusitada Hoje me deparei com uma situação inusitada. Voltando do trabalho, percebi que a sola do meu sapato estava solta. Os meus sapatos estavam velhos, mas acreditava que poderia utilizá-los mais um pouco. Estava redondamente enganado. Quando entrei no ônibus, a sola do sapato se desprendeu. Cada passo que eu dava era seguido de um barulho esquisito. Ploc ploc, ploc ploc. Quando eu andava, as pessoas davam risadinhas. Ainda tentei disfarçar. Fiquei em pé, mesmo que o ônibus estivesse quase vazio. Os poucos passageiros ficaram...2020-04-2215 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPrank Callshttps://portuguesewitheli.com/gift Hoje em dia, só atendo telefonema de quem eu conheço. Vou te contar o que aconteceu comigo e você vai entender o porquê de eu evitar atender o telefone sem saber quem está ligando. Isso aconteceu quando eu trabalhava numa empresa de planos de saúde. O telefone tocou e eu atendi. – Alô –, eu disse. A voz do outro lado da linha perguntou: – Oi, aí fala do frigorífico? Eu pensei, mas que diabos! Do frigorífico? Então respondi: – Não, acho que você...2020-04-1523 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPets and Petshopshttps://portuguesewitheli.com/gift Quando era criança, sempre quis ter um animal de estimação. Eu pensava em ter um cachorro, mas um gato também dava para o gasto. Todas as semanas eu pedia para os meus pais que me dessem um bichinho. Não importava qual, eu só queria cuidar de um animal só meu. Eu insisti tanto que, um dia, meu pai me levou a um pet shop. Era uma loja enorme, com passarinhos e hamsters em gaiolas, cachorrinhos em cercados, peixes em aquários grandões... era o paraíso dos amante...2020-04-0818 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliWays of Dealing with Moneyhttps://portuguesewitheli.com/gift Já tem dois anos que venho fazendo um pé de meia. Nunca se sabe o que vai acontecer. Talvez, daqui a 3 ou 4 anos, eu tenha poupado dinheiro suficiente para dar uma boa entradanum apartamento na planta. Como eu disse, o futuro a Deus pertence. Veja só o meu irmão, Paulo. Sempre foi gastador, esbanjava dinheiro que não tinha. Só comprava coisas de marca, nunca tinha um tostão furadono final do mês depois de receber o salário. Acabou que, como a empresa em que ele trabalhav...2020-04-0119 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliPlaces You Livehttps://portuguesewitheli.com/gift Muito antigamente, eu morava num quarto e sala. Nessa época, eu era apenas um estudante universitário. Morar num cubículo daquele casava bem com meu orçamento. Mas o tempo passou, me casei e formei família. Agora, com filho, esposa, cachorro e gato, a gente precisava de uma casa maior. Primeiro, nós nos mudamos para um apartamento maior. Ele ficava num condomínio fechado, tinha piscina e academia, tudo muito bom. Mas com o tempo, tivemos muitos problemas com a vizinhança. Meu filho gostava de correr e...2020-03-2514 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliGoing to the Drugstore, Buying Legal Drugswww.portuguesewitheli.com Aqui na cidade onde eu moro, há muitas farmácias. Antigamente não era assim, mas agora pode-se ver uma em cada esquina. Algumas são 24 horas, outras funcionam apenas em horário comercial, mas uma coisa que todas têm em comum é a facilidade de compra. Eu mesmo vou à farmácia comprar apenas analgésicos, antitérmicos, e às vezes um ou outro cosmético, como um protetor solar. Eu já comprei remédio que precisava de receita, como anti-inflamatórios. Este tipo de remédio é o que chamamos de “remédio de tarja vermelha...2020-02-2617 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking About a Boring Jobhttps://portuguesewitheli.com/report/ Quando começa a semana, já estou pensando na sexta-feira. Não é que eu seja preguiçoso nem nada, mas é que, na sexta, tem happy-hourcom a turma no bar do Raul. Quando caio na gandaiacom meus amigos, é como se minha vida mudasse da água para o vinho. Isso porque… a rotina no trabalho é maçante. Chego às sete e meia, bato ponto e depois me sento diante do computador. Geralmente a Marcinha, da contabilidade, gruda um recado no meu monitor. Quase sempre é um orçamento de última hora que a firma tem...2020-01-2920 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliReading the Newspaper in PortugueseFREE REPORT: https://portuguesewitheli.com/report/ Na minha casa, todos gostamos de jornal. Meu irmão sempre preferiu a seção de esportes, porque ele é flamenguista roxo. Já meu pai dá uma olhadinha no caderno de economia e emprego. De vez em quando, ele também consulta o caderno de classificados, para saber o que anda rolando no mercado... e também para ver se consegue uma vaguinha de emprego. Ele e meu irmão sempre brigam, porque meu irmão diz que papai não precisa mais trabalhar, mas o pai é assim por dinheiro. Minha tia, por incrível que pareça, l...2020-01-2219 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHow to Say Bad Things about other peopleA transcript of the monologue can be found at the end! >>> Shall we meet? Follow this link: https://social.portuguesewitheli.com/meetngreet >>> Hey, wise person! Not everybody wants to read the whole description up to this point. And since you have, I've got a small gift for you to show my appreciation. It's a special report that will help you get rid of all frustrations you might have related to the Portuguese verb tenses. To grab it today, follow this link: https://social.portuguesewitheli.com/confianca But do it soon. One...2020-01-1518 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliNew Year ResolutionsTodos os anos em janeiro, faço minha lista de resoluções. Sempre levo em conta o que quero fazer, mas o que preciso fazer fala sempre mais alto. Por exemplo, esse ano, acabei ganhando uns quilinhos a mais. O médico disse para eu cortar o açúcar. Ainda por cima, acho que meu colesterol está alto, o que pode vir a causar um problemão no futuro. Mas eu não quero fazer dieta. Sei que tenho que fechar a boca, mas também devo fazer exercícios. Mas é simplesmente um porre ter de ir para a...2020-01-0815 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliTalking about the WeatherFalando sobre o clima Várias pessoas têm na cabeça a ideia do que seria um brasileiro típico – somos simpáticos, falamos pelos cotovelos e adoramos uma fofoca. E isso é verdade. Já no meu caso, sou diferente. Consigo fazer tudo isso com meus amigos. Se precisar bater papo com um amigo, a gente fala de tudo, fala até do que não deve. Mas se for para iniciar uma conversa com um estranho... fica difícil. Falar do quê? Não sei quais são os seus gostos e predileções, não sei se são cricr...2019-12-1817 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliDining Out in a Good RestaurantAdoro comer fora. Seja para o almoço ou jantar, comer fora é uma de minhas atividades prediletas. Posso rever os amigos, conhecer novos tipos de cozinha e vivenciar experiências... e a melhor experiência que tive recentemente foi num restaurante chamado La Calle, que fica na orla de Salvador. Assim que entrei, fui recebido por uma atendente. “Mesa para quantos, senhor?” Respondi que éramos apenas três pessoas. Depois ela disse: por aqui, por gentileza. Nós a seguimos até a mesa. Daí então ela nos deu um cardápio a cada um. Logo e...2019-12-0918 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliShopping When You Like ItFull Script: Agora que estão chegando as festas, todo o mundo quer gastar o dinheiro que foi ganho com tanto suor ao longo do ano. Também, com tanta promoção e condições de pagamento pra lá de generosas, quem não quer comprar um sofazinho ou uma televisãozinha, né? Bem, não a minha esposa. Já eu, adoro comprar, gastar dinheiro, porque se eu trabalho, é porque quero consumir. Minha esposa sempre economiza onde pode. Se sentir fome, ela prefere esperar até chegar em casa. “Em casa, como muito melhor e gasto menos da metade...2019-12-0119 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliMeeting Old FriendsMonologue Transcript: Vou contar para você de uma vez que combinei de sair com uns amigos. Somos amigos desde os tempos de escola. Éramos uma turma grande, mas com o tempo as pessoas foram arranjando empregos, assumindo responsabilidades, de modo que, depois de quase 20 anos, ninguém mais se vê. Então fiquei muito feliz com a perspectiva de reencontrar meus velhos amigos e amigas. Ficamos de ir a um restaurante não muito chique, mas também não muito furreca, localizado perto da minha casa. Tenho sorte de morar numa região central; do contrário, ia pr...2019-11-2517 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHow to Talk About Everyday Routine in PortugueseIn this episode, you'll get some important vocabulary and structures to talk about routine in Portuguese. Transcript for this episode: Afazeres do Dia a Dia.docx Shall we meet? Follow this link: https://social.portuguesewitheli.com/meetngreet Hey, wise person! Not everybody wants to read the whole description up to this point. And since you have, I've got a small gift for you to show my appreciation. It's a special report that will help you get rid of all frustrations you might have related to the Portuguese verb tenses. To grab...2019-11-0717 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHow to Talk About Unwanted GuestsMinha tia Paula é um pouco doidinha. Ela gosta de fazer uns barulhos esquisitos com a boca quando conta uma história, e na maior parte do tempo fala sozinha. Meu pai diz que a tia Paula foi, é e sempre vai ser a ovelha negra da família. Sempre se vestia muito mal, falava o que não devia, comia o que não podia e comprava o que não pagava... um verdadeiro problema de saias. Nunca pensei assim, muito pelo contrário: acho que tia Paula é o máximo. Ela não é tão careta como os meus pais...2019-11-0315 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHow to Speak About YourselfShall we meet? Follow this link: https://social.portuguesewitheli.com/meetngreet Hey, wise person! Not everybody wants to read the whole description up to this point. And since you have, I've got a small gift for you to show my appreciation. It's a special report that will help you get rid of all frustrations you might have related to the Portuguese verb tenses. To grab it today, follow this link: https://social.portuguesewitheli.com/confianca But do it soon. One day without that is one day you'll still get angry at yourself because...2019-10-3115 min

Intermediate Portuguese With Portuguese With EliHow to Talk About Buying a ComputerFull transcript of the monologue: 001 HOW TO TALK BUYING A COMPUTER.docx Shall we meet? Follow this link: https://social.portuguesewitheli.com/meetngreet Hey, wise person! Not everybody wants to read the whole description up to this point. And since you have, I've got a small gift for you to show my appreciation. It's a special report that will help you get rid of all frustrations you might have related to the Portuguese verb tenses. To grab it today, follow this link: https://social.portuguesewitheli.com/confianca But do it soon...2019-10-2713 min