Portuguese Learning Accelerator
Portuguese Learning Accelerator
Language Learning Accelerator
If you're trying to think your way into learning Portuguese, you're doing it wrong. Learn Portuguese like you did English: by hearing a huge amount of it. (With at least a vague idea of what it means!) Thousands of Portuguese Phrases, along with the English translations, presented directly to your brain: from practical to philosophical to flirting. Just phrases, no filler! Go way beyond the Portuguese language basics to not just communicate, but actually become an interesting person in Portuguese. As an audio-only tool to learn Portuguese, it's a perfect companion for driving, walking, or house chores. This podcast is the perfect supplement for your current language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo or are enrolled in a Portuguese class. If you’re a beginner, we recommend you use this tool in addition to a good Portuguese intro course like Michel Thomas. The Portuguese Learning Accelerator is created by language lovers and world travelers, for the love of language! Every episode has subtitles available. (If your podcast player supports it.)
Learn Portuguese: Clothes Shopping
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] Phrases in this episode: Let's go to the clothing store. I’m just browsing, thank you. I’m looking for something specific. Do you have this dress in a larger size? May I try this shirt on? Are there any other colors of these pants available? Do you have any more of these jackets? These don’t fit me. Do you sell hats here? Is there a mirror so I can see what it looks like? What do you think? Is it too small? I’m on my way to the beach! Do you sell sunglasses? How much do these earrings cost? Do you make these clothes yourself? I’ll take two of these necklaces, please. One is a gift! Can you wrap this up for me? Do you accept credit cards? Is there an alteration shop nearby? I'll definitely be back!
Oct 20, 2023
3 min
Learn Portuguese: Ideas 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] Phrases in this episode: Tell me about yourself. I regard life as my toy store. Better to ask permission than forgiveness. Only by error do we learn. And by observation. Error and observation. Observe more! Now I can only ask for forgiveness. How we feel about something is often determined by the story we tell ourselves about it. The story people tell us about themselves tells us little about who they are, and much about who they want us to believe they are. The ability to delay gratification is a predictor of success in life. I leave the last bite of something tasty to make future-me love current-me. Delayed gratification at the extreme is no gratification. If you can't be happy with a coffee, then you can't be happy with a yacht. The first rule of winning the game is to stop moving the goalposts Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned. My mind is made up of an elephant and a rider. Only by doing things the elephant dislikes will I know if the rider is in control. I end every hot shower with 1 minute of cold water. The elephant never wants to do it, the rider always does. Discipline is the act of proving to yourself that you can trust yourself. Discipline is freedom. Discipline must be practiced, in small and big ways. Self esteem is a mountain made of layers of paint. Not everything has to be so serious. When you bring the fun, the world appreciates it. Have you ever thought about how scary the ocean would be if fish could scream?
Oct 3, 2023
6 min
Learn Portuguese: Dentist's Office
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] Phrases in this episode: Things have been going pretty well with my teeth! I have several issues to address with the dentist today. I don’t floss every day but I do brush twice a day! Are we going to do X-rays today? I’ve been having some sensitivity in my teeth. My teeth hurt when I eat or drink something cold. It hurts just in this one spot. My gums are a bit sore. They are hurting. I have this weird spot on my tongue. I think I have a canker sore. It hurts when I bite down on my food. Do I have any cavities today? I’ve been trying to cut back on sweets. Can you tell me what you mean by that? I hit my tooth on something while I was skiing! I can’t believe I chipped my tooth with my fork! It was bleeding a lot but eventually it stopped. Please tell me I don’t need a root canal! Do you have any laughing gas? The hygienists here are always so gentle. Oh I’m so glad I don’t have any issues, I was a bit worried! Thank you so much for helping me!
Sep 18, 2023
4 min
Learn Portuguese: Doctor's Office
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: I need to see a doctor. How do I get to the hospital? My stomach is hurting. I'm having chest pain. I have a fever. I have a headache. I've been getting lightheaded. I have some kind of skin infection. My throat is sore. It hurts when I swallow. I was bitten by an animal. My arm hurts a lot. I was in a car accident. I think I might have broken a bone. I've had a rough day. I'm allergic to latex. Can I buy that at a pharmacy? Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Sep 12, 2023
2 min
Learn Portuguese: Giving Compliments 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: I have nice things to tell you. You are a very interesting person. You really do amaze me. You are so beautiful to me. I feel enamored with your mind. You do so much good in the world. The world is a better place with you in it. You make life better for so many people! I've never felt more impressed by anyone. I like what you did there. I respect how you handled that! I admire you. You know when to be silly and when to be serious. You're a good listener. You only have to hear things once to integrate them. You are so gracious when accepting compliments! You're an inspiration to me. You are so good to me! You inspire me to be a better version of myself. I believe that meeting you was no accident. People accelerating their learning with technology are smart.
Sep 9, 2023
3 min
Learn Portuguese: Saying Goodbye
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: I'm afraid I must be going now! I'm heading out. It's time for me to go! I'm continuing my travels. I'm leaving soon for Lisbon. I'm heading to the bus station. My flight leaves in 2 hours. I wanted to say goodbye. It was a pleasure. Thank you so much for everything. It was wonderful to meet you. Where are you heading next? Have a safe journey. Safe travels! Happy travels! I'm so glad our paths crossed.
Sep 6, 2023
2 min
Learn Portuguese: Restaurants 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: I'd like to take you out for dinner. Let's try a new restaurant tonight. Could I sit with you at this table? You're welcome to sit at this table. Are you ready to order? We're ready to order. We already ordered. Could I have water without ice? Could I have bottled water still sealed? Could I have a soda? Just kidding, sugar is toxic. What type of beer do you have? Could I have an extra cup please? This mustard bottle is clogged, could I have another? This is a little undercooked. Could this be cooked a little more? What a unique combination of flavors! The meal was terrible but the company made up for it. This meal is my treat! I'm going to pay. I'd like to pay that person's bill, too.
Sep 3, 2023
3 min
Learn Portuguese: Grilling with Friends
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: What a cozy setup you have here. The grill's aroma is mouth-watering! That iced tea is incredibly refreshing. Your kids are so entertaining. Your pet sure loves the attention. I hear you're quite the weekend hiker. Can I lend a hand with anything? So, you're the green thumb of the family! The lawn looks well cared for. Who's the chef behind these delicious skewers? Your side dishes are a hit. This is what outdoor dining is all about. Where did you get this marinade recipe? Is this salad from your own garden? This garlic bread is amazing. Any special ingredients in this sauce? The grill marks are impeccable. Nothing compares to a perfectly grilled steak. Couldn't ask for better grilling weather. Let me know how I can help clean up. What a beautiful evening!
Aug 31, 2023
3 min
Learn Portuguese: Criticizing a Bad Movie
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: When symbolism drowns the plot. Archetypes gone rogue. Dialogues from a philosophy undergrad’s diary. It’s a narrative Möbius strip; endlessly confusing. What dimension did this plot come from? Flashbacks? I can barely follow the present! A kaleidoscope of tropes and clichés. So many bullets, so little logic. Ah, explosions as character development! Why are they whispering? They just blew up a building! Where's this guy finding all these helicopters? They punched logic right in the face! So we're ignoring physics now? So we're friends with aliens now? So we're just ending it there?
Aug 28, 2023
3 min
Learn Portuguese: Meeting People 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Portuguese, to improve your Portuguese vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Portuguese. These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Portuguese language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo, or you're enrolled in a more formal Portuguese class. The more you expose your brain to Portuguese audio, the faster you'll learn. All episodes have subtitles available (if your podcast app supports subtitles). Contact us with feedback and ideas: [email protected] View the full list of English and Portuguese phrases in this episode. Phrases in this episode: What do you do for work? What does your typical work day look like? If money weren't an issue what would you do? What do you like to do in your spare time? Do you have any kids? Are you from here? Where did you grow up? Where did you live before this? What’s the next trip you have planned? If you could fly anywhere for free, where would you go? Have you ever been to Lisbon? Do you have any recommendations for my trip to Lisbon? Are you reading any good books right now? What’s the last movie that made you cry? Are there any apps on your phone that you can’t live without? If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Are there any foods that you absolutely would not eat? What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? What’s the most unbelievable thing that’s ever happened to you? Who’s the most important mentor you’ve had? What’s the strangest compliment you’ve ever gotten? If you could teach a college course on any subject, what would it be? What’s the most out-of-character thing you've done? Do you listen to any podcasts?
Aug 20, 2023
4 min
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