🇵🇹 Slow Portuguese With Maria

In this episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria, I talk about the emotional challenges of being far from my family in Portugal. I share how I stay connected through technology and how affordable Ryanair flights make visiting home easier. I also discuss the feelings of homesickness, guilt, and how I try to balance the physical distance with emotional closeness. If you're far from your family, I hope...

In this episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria , we dive into the useful expression "ir ter com" , which means "to go meet" someone you already know. I explain the structure and usage of this phrase through practical examples, making it easy for you to incorporate it into your everyday conversations. Whether you're meeting friends, family, or acquaintances, this expression is essential for sounding...

In today’s episode of Slow Portuguese with Maria , I’ll be sharing my experience learning Swedish. From the initial challenges of memorizing words and relying on English to those moments when I finally felt confident speaking Swedish on my own, this is my language-learning journey. I’ll also share some useful tips for anyone learning a new language and remind you that the process can be fun if we...

In this episode of we cover three essential verbs in European Portuguese: "Gostar" , "Começar" , and "Acabar" . You’ll learn the rules and prepositions that accompany these verbs in various contexts. We’ll also explore the idiomatic expression "a torto e a direito" , used to describe chaotic or disorganized situations.  "Gostar de" is always used with the preposition "de". "Começar a" indicates th...

In this episode of  Slow Portuguese with Maria , I take you on a personal journey through my hometown, Aveiro. Known as the "Venice of Portugal" for its stunning canals and colorful striped houses, Aveiro holds a special place in my heart. I’ll share stories about my childhood, how my perspective on life there has changed, and my thoughts on city living, car culture, and sustainable habits. New Wo...

In today’s episode we look into the differences between these three tricky constructions in European Portuguese: "ir a", "ir para", and the rarely used "ir em". You’ll learn when to use each one, whether it’s for a short visit, a more permanent move. Fui ao supermercado: I went to the supermarket (a short visit). Vou a Lisboa amanhã:  I am going to Lisbon tomorrow (a short visit). Vou ao médico: ...

Great News!  Supporters on  Buy Me a Coffee  now have exclusive access to the complete transcription of this episode! It’s a helpful resource to improve your listening skills and follow along with ease. https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/5-a-minha-viagem-austrlia In this episode, I’ll talk about my upcoming trip to Australia! I’ll share how I planned the journey, what I’m packing, wh...

Exciting News!  If you’re supporting the podcast on  Buy Me a Coffee , you can now access the full transcription for this episode. It’s a fantastic tool to enhance your learning and follow along more easily. https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/4-gramtica-andar-p-andar-de-carro Today we learn a bit more about the prepositions a and de when we go somewhere. Here's the examples I talk ab...

Good news!  If you’re a supporter on  Buy Me a Coffee , you now have access to the full transcription of this episode. It’s a great way to follow along and boost your comprehension! https://buymeacoffee.com/slowportuguesewithmaria/3-a-minha-rotina-em-estocolmo In today’s episode, I’ll talk about my daily routine here in Stockholm, Sweden. I’ll share how my days go, from studying Swedish in the mor...

Neste episódio, conto-vos a minha história de como vim parar à Suécia há quatro anos para estudar Ciências Ambientais na universidade. Falo sobre como foi a adaptação, desde estudar online e fazer amigos, até conhecer o meu namorado através de um encontro no Tinder. Partilho também o que adoro neste país: o estilo de vida com a natureza sempre por perto, as ciclovias, os transportes públicos de qu...

Welcome to the very first episode of this podcast! In this episode, I’ll introduce myself and give you a bit of background about who I am, where I live, and my age. I’ll also share what this podcast is all about and who it’s for. Whether you’re a beginner learning European Portuguese or just curious about life and culture in Portugal, this podcast is for you. I’ll be talking about various topics s...

In this special episode, I have an exciting invitation for you! If you enjoy this podcast and want to practice Portuguese with me, now you can—through private or group lessons! Private lessons are personalized for anyone who can already hold a conversation, focusing on conversation, grammar, vocabulary, writing, and pronunciation. They’re flexible and based on your interests! Prefer learning with...