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
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.
B2
NatureSociety climate change human rights
Jovens Portugueses contra 32 países
Portuguese youth challenge 32 countries at the European Court over climate inaction.
B1
CuriositiesHealth dream theories emotional regulation memory processing
Porque sonhamos?
Theories about the purpose and meaning of dreams.
B2
SocietyTechnology brazil censorship musk
Elon Musk v. Brazil
A dispute between Elon Musk and Brazil’s Supreme Court over censorship and free speech.
B2
SocietyWork driver strike public demonstrations
Greve dos motoristas
Uber and Bolt drivers strike for 24 hours with protests in Lisbon and other cities.
B1
Mindset communication advice speaking skills
Quem muito fala pouco acerta
A proverb reminding us to think carefully before speaking.
