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
Mindset actions consequences cause effect
Quem semeia ventos colhe tempestades
Our actions have consequences that shape the future we will face.
B2
Culture dictatorship military coup
Golpe das Caldas
The failed attempt to overthrow the regime in March 1974.
B1
SocietyWork general strike trade unions
Angola em greve geral
Angola is holding a nationwide strike to demand better working conditions.
B1
Curiosities animal metabolism dog lifespan
Longevidade canina
Why small dogs usually live longer than big dogs.
B1
Mindset acceptance life advice
Parar o vento com as mãos
A saying about accepting what you can’t control and moving forward.
B2
Society european politics extreme right
Direita radical em crescimento
The rapid rise of the far right across Europe and its political effects.
B2
Society humanitarian aid war crimes
Restrições à entrada de ajuda humanitária
The UN warns that blocking aid to Gaza could be considered war crimes.
B2
CultureTravel ancient architecture extremadura roman heritage
Mérida
Mérida, Extremadura’s historic capital, is famous for its rich Roman heritage.
A2
MindsetRelationships family relationships proverbs
Tal pai, tal filho
A short proverb that points out the clear similarities between father and son.
B2
CultureFood fish industry roman empire
Afamadas conservas
Traces of the ancient fish canning industry in Roman Lusitania remain visible today.
B1
Curiosities sensory perception synesthesia
Sinestesia
Learn how some people uniquely blend their senses in special ways.
B1
Mindset procrastination project management
Mais vale feito que perfeito
Taking the first step is the most important thing of all.
