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Learn Portuguese for Beginners A0-A1 | Daily News Class in Simple Portuguese, Explained in English
Learn Portuguese for Beginners A0-A1 | Daily News Class in Simple Portuguese, Explained in English
LinguaWire's podcast teaches European Portuguese to absolute beginners at A0-A1 level through daily news. Each short episode presents one real news story in slow, simple Portuguese and then explains it line by line in English. Every lesson includes a full Portuguese transcript, English translation, vocabulary, a grammar point, and a short quiz. The show is designed for learners who want to build from zero using real material rather than scripted dialogues, with no required episode order. Episodes are also available as videos and accompanied by free lesson sheets.
Episódios
Security talks in Berlin | Beginner Portuguese Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Burnham meets with the German chancellor to discuss security. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Burnham reúne-se com o chanceler alemão para falar de segurança(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) More stories today(01:37) Today's headline, slowly(02:23) Meeting people(03:10) Growing threats(04:06
Kane scores twice as England win | Beginner Portuguese Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Harry Kane scores twice as England beat Czechia. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Harry Kane marca dois golos e a Inglaterra vence a Chéquia(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) More stories today(01:42) Today's headline, slowly(02:23) An easy win(03:17) A goal by mistake(04:05) Reaching a total(
Trust gaps between AI agents | Beginner Portuguese Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: A researcher tests trust gaps between AI agents. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Investigador testa falhas de confiança entre agentes de IA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) More stories today(01:13) Today's headline, slowly(02:01) Testing things(02:52) A recent time period(03:25) Instruction
Malaysia deports people to Myanmar | Beginner Portuguese Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Malaysia deports 1,479 refugees and migrants to Myanmar. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Malásia deporta 1.479 refugiados e migrantes para Myanmar(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:43) Today's headline, slowly(02:35) Arriving on Sunday(03:25) Being part of a group(
Bellingham shines for England | Beginner Portuguese Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: Bellingham shines in England’s 7-0 win in Croatia. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Bellingham brilha na vitória da Inglaterra por 7-0 na Croácia(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) The result(03:08) After the change(03:54) Need to
Researchers fired over sensitive information | Beginner Portuguese Lesson (A0-A1) from Today's News
Today's story: OpenAI fires three researchers over misuse of sensitive information. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: OpenAI despede três investigadores por uso indevido de informação sensível(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) Firing workers(03:1
Passenger treats injured pilot after helping to restrain suspect | Beginner Portuguese class Nº080
Today's story: Passenger treats injured pilot after helping to restrain suspect. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Passageiro trata piloto ferido depois de ajudar a dominar suspeito(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:39) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) Pressionar no presente(02:56)
Pilot stabbed on a flight to Israel is praised as a hero. | Beginner Portuguese class Nº079
Today's story: Pilot stabbed on a flight to Israel is praised as a hero.. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Piloto esfaqueado num voo para Israel é elogiado como herói(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:19) To land(02:59) People on the plane(03:46) He
Trump announces a voluntary agreement for artificial-intelligence | Beginner Portuguese class Nº078
Today's story: Trump announces a voluntary agreement for artificial-intelligence companies in the US. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Trump anuncia acordo voluntário para empresas de inteligência artificial nos EUA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(01:34) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) Announcing news(03:14) What
OpenAI cancels the launch of its new model for safety reasons | Beginner Portuguese class Nº077
Today's story: OpenAI cancels the launch of its new model for safety reasons. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: OpenAI cancela o lançamento do novo modelo por razões de segurança(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:49) Today's headline, slowly(02:37) Cancelar no presente(03:26) Worki
Houthis are preparing an offensive to take control of Taiz in Yeme | Beginner Portuguese class Nº076
Today's story: Houthis are preparing an offensive to take control of Taiz in Yemen. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Houthis preparam uma ofensiva para controlar Taiz no Iémen(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:33) Today's headline, slowly(02:22) Getting stronger(03:15) Two situati
The European Union releases €710 million for humanitarian aid | Beginner Portuguese class Nº075
Today's story: The European Union releases €710 million for humanitarian aid. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: União Europeia desbloqueia 710 milhões de euros para a ajuda humanitária(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:25) Today's headline, slowly(02:15) Announcing news(03:10) Part
OpenAI opens an investigation in the United States into bots | Beginner Portuguese class Nº074
Today's story: OpenAI opens an investigation in the United States into bots. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: OpenAI abre investigação nos Estados Unidos sobre bots(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:41) Today's headline, slowly(02:27) Taking something(03:02) Websites and bots(03:5
OpenAI linked to unauthorised access to a health website in Austra | Beginner Portuguese class Nº073
Today's story: OpenAI linked to unauthorised access to a health website in Australia. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: OpenAI ligada a entrada indevida num site de saúde na Austrália(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:33) Today's headline, slowly(02:21) avisar(03:04) A general mail
AI executives support a pause in the sector | Beginner Portuguese class Nº072
Today's story: AI executives support a pause in the sector. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Executivos da IA apoiam uma pausa no setor(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:37) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) apoiar(03:10) Gaining momentum(04:18) Legal action(05:21) The story againTh
The US Embassy criticises an Australian proposal on algorithms | Beginner Portuguese class Nº071
Today's story: The US Embassy criticises an Australian proposal on algorithms. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Embaixada dos EUA critica proposta australiana sobre algoritmos(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:33) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) dizer(03:23) High fines for compani
Trump is under pressure to speak with Xi about Iran | Beginner Portuguese class Nº070
Today's story: Trump is under pressure to speak with Xi about Iran. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Trump é pressionado a falar com Xi sobre o Irão(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:37) Three more stories today(01:41) Today's headline, slowly(02:26) Pedir no presente(03:12) Pictures from space(04:01) Time from
The US government is preparing wide-ranging sanctions against the | Beginner Portuguese class Nº069
Today's story: The US government is preparing wide-ranging sanctions against the ICC.. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Governo dos EUA prepara sanções amplas contra o TPI(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's headline, slowly(02:27) Preparing things(03:23) Where a place i
Ed Sheeran speaks about Macklemore on stage in the United States | Beginner Portuguese class Nº068
Today's story: Ed Sheeran speaks about Macklemore on stage in the United States. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Ed Sheeran fala de Macklemore no palco nos EUA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's headline, slowly(02:25) Saying sorry(03:08) The first time(03:54) The tour
Trump, the President of the United States, will ban CNN, MS NOW an | Beginner Portuguese class Nº067
Today's story: Trump, the President of the United States, will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Trump, presidente dos Estados Unidos, vai proibir CNN, MS NOW e Politico da Casa Branca(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:40) Today's
A UN mission is investigating US attacks in Iran | Beginner Portuguese class Nº066
Today's story: A UN mission is investigating US attacks in Iran. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Missão da ONU investiga ataques dos EUA no Irã(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:35) Today's headline, slowly(02:20) Publishing(03:00) The attack and the school(03:53) Also during pro
The lower chamber of the United States approves sanctions against | Beginner Portuguese class Nº065
Today's story: The lower chamber of the United States approves sanctions against Russia and Iran. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Câmara baixa dos Estados Unidos aprova sanções contra a Rússia e o Irão(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:37) Today's headline, slowly(02:24) Present
John Healey talks with Canada about a new defence bank | Beginner Portuguese class Nº064
Today's story: John Healey talks with Canada about a new defence bank. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: John Healey fala com o Canadá sobre um novo banco de defesa(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:44) Today's headline, slowly(02:28) To be(03:13) A founding member(04:00) Lower cos
Valve launches the Steam Frame headset | Beginner Portuguese class Nº063
Today's story: Valve launches the Steam Frame headset. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Valve lança o headset Steam Frame(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:55) Today's headline, slowly(02:39) Launch forms(03:10) Using something for a purpose(04:05) Talking about price(05:10) Today
Russian drone hits train in Ukraine | Beginner Portuguese class Nº062
Today's story: Russian drone hits train in Ukraine. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Drone russo atinge comboio na Ucrânia(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:37) Today's headline, slowly(02:18) The verb for hitting(02:56) People on a train(03:39) Orders and timing(04:40) The story
Dario Amodei asks for a slower pace in AI | Beginner Portuguese class Nº061
Today's story: Dario Amodei asks for a slower pace in AI. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Dario Amodei pede ritmo mais lento na IA(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:49) Today's headline, slowly(02:38) The verb pedir(03:22) Propor medidas(04:14) Saying agreement(05:13) The story a
Inflation in the US stays at 3.4% in August | Beginner Portuguese class Nº060
Today's story: Inflation in the US stays at 3.4% in August. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Inflação nos EUA fica em 3,4% em agosto(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:34) Three more stories today(01:51) Today's headline, slowly(02:40) Verb box(03:29) Fuel and living costs(04:16) Rates on hold(05:17) The story ag
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for finance in the United States | Beginner Portuguese class Nº059
Today's story: OpenAI launches ChatGPT for finance in the United States. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: OpenAI lança ChatGPT para finanças nos Estados Unidos(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:49) Today's headline, slowly(02:37) Launch forms(03:26) Adding one more idea(04:08) Wan
Hollywood sets a record for the summer box office in the United St | Beginner Portuguese class Nº058
Today's story: Hollywood sets a record for the summer box office in the United States. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Hollywood bate recorde de bilheteira de verão nos Estados Unidos(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:36) Three more stories today(01:56) Today's headline, slowly(02:43) Present tense of bater(03:
Matt Clifford head of Aria steps down in the UK | Beginner Portuguese class Nº057
Today's story: Matt Clifford head of Aria steps down in the UK. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Matt Clifford, chefe da Aria, sai no Reino Unido(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:35) Three more stories today(01:50) Today's headline, slowly(02:36) Leaving and stepping down(03:20) Plans from the past(04:21) Stayi
Zheng Qinwen the tennis player reaches the quarter-finals of the U | Beginner Portuguese class Nº056
Today's story: Zheng Qinwen the tennis player reaches the quarter-finals of the US Open in the United States. You will hear it in Portuguese first, then line by line with the English beside it.Today's headline in Portuguese: Zheng Qinwen, tenista, chega aos quartos de final do US Open nos Estados Unidos(00:00) Welcome and today's headline(00:33) Three more stories today(01:52) Today's headline, sl
