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A week in Rio – HearSay

Portuguese A1

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Rio de Janeiro. Practice listening and speaking on the go as you explore iconic beaches, local food, and nightlife.

Lessons

Arriving in Rio de Janeiro
Sarah arrives at the airport in Rio and meets Tiago to start her vacation.
Vocabulary
- o aeroporto (the airport)
- o táxi (the taxi)
- a bagagem (the luggage)
- o hotel (the hotel)
- a semana (the week)
- chegar (to arrive)
Objectives
- Greet someone and introduce yourself
- Ask about basic transportation
A day at Copacabana beach
Sarah visits the famous Copacabana beach and buys snacks from a local vendor.
Vocabulary
- a praia (the beach)
- o sol (the sun)
- a água (the water)
- o biscoito (the cookie)
- quente (hot)
- nadar (to swim)
Objectives
- Talk about the beach
- Buy simple snacks from a vendor
Visiting Christ the Redeemer
Tiago takes Sarah up the mountain to see the iconic Cristo Redentor.
Vocabulary
- a montanha (the mountain)
- a vista (the view)
- o trem (the train)
- bonito (beautiful)
- alto (tall/high)
- ver (to see)
Objectives
- Describe a location
- Express admiration for a landmark
Tasting local Brazilian food
Sarah and Tiago go to a restaurant to eat a traditional Brazilian lunch.
Vocabulary
- o restaurante (the restaurant)
- a comida (the food)
- o arroz (the rice)
- o feijão (the beans)
- o suco (the juice)
- comer (to eat)
- gostoso (tasty)
Objectives
- Order food at a restaurant
- Express likes about a meal
Exploring the Botanical Garden
They take a relaxing walk through the beautiful Jardim Botânico.
Vocabulary
- o jardim (the garden)
- a árvore (the tree)
- a flor (the flower)
- o parque (the park)
- grande (big)
- caminhar (to walk)
Objectives
- Talk about nature
- Ask for directions in a park
Experiencing Lapa nightlife
Sarah and Tiago experience the vibrant nightlife and listen to samba in Lapa.
Vocabulary
- a noite (the night)
- a música (the music)
- a rua (the street)
- o bar (the bar)
- a cerveja (the beer)
- dançar (to dance)
Objectives
- Talk about music and nightlife
- Order a drink at a bar
Buying souvenirs and departing
Sarah buys some gifts for her family before heading back to the airport.
Vocabulary
- o presente (the gift)
- o dinheiro (the money)
- caro (expensive)
- barato (cheap)
- comprar (to buy)
- viajar (to travel)
Objectives
- Talk about shopping and prices
- Say goodbye