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The Reality of Zona Sul – HearSay Portuguese B1
Listen to Amanda and Felipe talk about the contrasts of living in the South Zone of Rio in real, everyday Portuguese. By the end of this course, their conversation will be easy for you to follow and you will be ready to join in.
Lessons Talking about the cost of rent Amanda and Felipe talk about the high rental prices in Ipanema and Copacabana, comparing their current housing situations.
Discussing the advantages and disadvantages Felipe and Amanda debate whether the beautiful views justify the high cost of living in the area and plan to write an article about this topic.
Describing problems in public spaces Amanda and Felipe share their experiences trying to exercise in Lagoa and discuss the best time to avoid the crowds.
Comparing the value of money Amanda and Felipe discuss the recent price increase of beer in the neighborhood and how that money would be equivalent to a full lunch in another area.
Describing the experience on public transit Felipe and Amanda talk about how crowded the subway gets during rush hour and how traveling on it feels like being packed in a tin of sardines.
Commenting on the cost of eating out Felipe and Amanda compare the speed of the subway versus driving and discuss how difficult and expensive it is to find an affordable traditional dish in the city.
Explaining the rise in prices Felipe explains to Amanda why simple food is so expensive, pointing out that restaurants pass the high cost of their rent on to customers.
Talking about shopping at the market Felipe and Amanda talk about street markets, highlighting the excellent quality of their products but also the impact they have on one's wallet.
Complaining about annoying noise Felipe and Amanda talk about the noise caused by tourists at night, and Felipe shares his frustration with a neighboring Airbnb that throws parties on weekends.
Expressing the desire to escape Felipe explains how difficult it is to resolve noise complaints in his building, while Amanda reminds him that the beauty of Arpoador makes up for the exhaustion of living there.
Describing a moment of contemplation Felipe and Amanda recall how special it is to watch the sunset in Arpoador, highlighting the tranquility of sharing that moment in silence with the crowd.
Proposing the conclusion of a text Felipe and Amanda decide to conclude their article by reflecting on the sunset in Arpoador as one of the few valuable experiences that are still free.
Expressing attachment to a city Amanda and Felipe review the key themes of their article and reflect on how the city's attractions make up for any daily complaints.
Planning tasks and leisure activities Amanda agrees to send the draft of the text the next day for Felipe to review, and both plan a getaway to Arpoador if they have time to spare.
