Level-matched listening practice on real topics.
Level
Topic
Daily life, mornings, evenings, chores & errands
Physical appearance, clothing & personality
The body, symptoms, medical care, wellness & exercise
Cooking, recipes, meals, eating out & restaurants
Living spaces, rooms, furniture & household objects
The natural world, animals, weather & seasons
Shops, services, buying, returning & personal finance
Devices, internet, apps & screens
Holidays, destinations, transport, commuting & directions
Hobbies, pastimes, free-time activities & going out
Jobs, careers, workplace & job-hunting
Family, friends, social bonds & making plans together
Science facts, animal facts & everyday mysteries
News, politics, social issues & the economy
Portuguese culture, history, arts, music & festivals
Self-improvement, habits, values, resilience & learning
B1
Society demographic changes education family trends
Antes e depois de 1974
Social and demographic changes in Portugal since the 1974 revolution.
B1
Mindset balanced life proverb
Nem tanto ao mar, nem tanto à terra
A proverb teaching the value of living with balance and moderation.
B1
Society bilateral relations political visit
Um vaivém frequente
Luís Montenegro visits Cape Verde to strengthen political and community ties between the countries.
B2
HealthRoutines circadian rhythms daylight saving
Hora de verão
A straightforward critique of daylight saving time and its effects on sleep and daily life.
B2
Culture french politics intellectual life
Era o Francês que dominava em Portugal
In the 1970s, France led Portugal’s culture and politics.
B1
Curiosities chimpanzee behavior energy expenditure
Que grandes preguiçosos!
Chimpanzees are agile but spend most of their time resting and conserving energy.
B1
MindsetRelationships personal boundaries popular expression
Cada macaco no seu galho
A saying about respecting everyone's boundaries and personal independence.
B1
Society missing persons sea rescue
Arrastados pelo mar
Searches restart for three young people missing at different beaches in Portugal.
B2
Relationships family relationships privileged life
Uns pais excecionais
A reflection on the support and privilege the narrator’s parents provided.
B2
Society economic elite public services
Uma elite de abutres
A government that favors the economic elite over essential public services.
B1
HealthMindset physical exercise public spaces
Conforto e preguiça
Most people pick escalators over stairs because they’re easier and more comfortable.
B1
HealthMindset mental health music benefits
Quem canta seus males espanta
Singing helps relieve stress and improves our mental well-being.
