Archive for 'Podcast'
Podcast: Getting in Touch Posted by Rachel on Mar 31, 2009
Today is Podcast Day! Check out the podcast here: CommunicationsPodcast Also be sure to check out the BYKI list. Today, we’re going to learn about the terms used to discuss communication and getting in touch. Estou tentando entrar em contato com o Marcelo. Já liguei para a casa dele, mas ninguém está atendendo. Ele me…
Podcast: Using the past tense to discuss Carnival Posted by Rachel on Feb 27, 2009
Carnival Past Tense Podcast Make sure you check out the BYKI list here. Today, we’re going to look at the difference between the perfect preterite and the imperfect preterite in the past tense using ser and estar, as well as other verbs. We’ll also be talking about Carnival. Ontem eu fui assistir o desfile no…
Podcast: Shopping for Clothes Posted by Rachel on Jan 30, 2009
This week, we’re going to look at language to use when shopping for clothing, specifically men’s clothing. After you listen to the podcast, make sure you check out the BYKI list. Click the link below to hear the podcast. Clothing Podcast Estou procurando uma camisa polo e calças cáqui. A marca não importa, mas quero…
Podcast: Discussing Preferences Posted by Rachel on Dec 31, 2008
Music Preference Podcast: Click here! This week, we’re going to learn how to discuss preferences, using music as an example. Make sure you check out the BYKI list when you’re done listening! The word adorar (adore) is used to describe something you really like, whether it’s a person or a thing. In this case it…
Podcast: Making an Order on the Phone Posted by Rachel on Nov 28, 2008
OrderingonPhonePodcast For today’s podcast, we’re going to learn how to order by phone. Click on the link above to listen! Boa noite. Gostaria de fazer um pedido. Meu telefone é 7555-8222. Meu endereço é Rua dos Patins, 300, apartamento número 215. Quero pedir frango agridoce, yakisoba de camarão e uma Coca Cola de 1 litro…
Podcast: Making a Business Phone Call Posted by Rachel on Nov 3, 2008
Today we’re going to learn how to make a business phone call in Portuguese. Click here to access the MP3. Boa tarde. Gostaria de falar com a Marta Ribeiro, por favor. Ela não está? Posso deixar um recado? Meu nome é Gilberto Barros e sou da empresa Rede Parede. Quero conversar com a Marta sobre…
Podcast: At a hotel Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 30, 2008
Click to hear the Podcast! Today, we’re going to learn how to check into a hotel in Portuguese. In Portuguese, it’s polite to greet someone based on the time of day, instead of a simple “hello” that we use in American English. Therefore, we use “boa tarde,” which means good afternoon. Brazilian Portuguese…