Pronunciation - how to pronounce Portuguese cities

You’ll learn the pronunciation of cities, towns, and islands in Portugal.

This is a long list, in alphabetical order, but naturally doesn’t include everything. If you ever wondered how to correctly pronounce the city or town where you live in, that you visited last time you were in Portugal or that you’re going to visit again soon, then lookout for it.

Even if you’re not interested in any of these locations, it’s good pronunciation practice!

Mini-story - ao + infinitive in the past

In this mini-story you learn how to use ao (as) in Portuguese, with the same meaning of quando/enquanto (when, while). The text is in the past. First, I read the text slowly and then at normal speed.

In this story, a pilot arrived on a new planet and came face to face with an alien.

Dialogue - the Christmas dinner

This is a dialogue during the Christmas dinner. Two family members talk about the main course, the dessert, and the opening of the presents. One of them is displeased with the fact that certain traditions are disappearing. The only thing she would like to change is the present she receives every year. She's getting tired of receiving socks!