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Rio art museum tour – HearSay

Portuguese A1

Immerse yourself in Rio's vibrant museum scene while practicing your Portuguese on the go. Master basic listening and speaking skills as you explore famous art and science exhibits.

Lessons

Arriving at the museum square
Liam meets his tour guide Sofia at Praça Mauá to begin their museum tour.
Vocabulary
- a praça (the square)
- o museu (the museum)
- a entrada (the entrance)
- o porto (the port)
- onde (where)
- perto (near)
Objectives
- Greet the tour guide
- Ask about locations
Buying museum tickets
Liam and Sofia head to the ticket office to purchase entry for the exhibitions.
Vocabulary
- o ingresso (the ticket)
- a bilheteria (the ticket office)
- quanto custa (how much does it cost)
- o estudante (the student)
- amanhã (tomorrow)
- hoje (today)
Objectives
- Buy a ticket
- Ask for the price
Exploring the art museum
They walk through the Museu de Arte do Rio and discuss the colorful paintings.
Vocabulary
- a arte (the art)
- o quadro (the painting)
- a exposição (the exhibition)
- bonito (beautiful)
- antigo (old)
- ver (to see)
Objectives
- Talk about art
- Express basic preferences
The museum of tomorrow
Sofia introduces Liam to the futuristic architecture and science exhibits of Museu do Amanhã.
Vocabulary
- o futuro (the future)
- a ciência (the science)
- a arquitetura (the architecture)
- moderno (modern)
- grande (big)
- novo (new)
Objectives
- Describe a building
- Discuss the future simply
Visiting the rooftop terrace
The tour concludes on the MAR rooftop with a stunning view of Guanabara Bay.
Vocabulary
- a vista (the view)
- o telhado (the roof)
- a baía (the bay)
- a foto (the photo)
- obrigado (thank you)
- incrível (amazing)
Objectives
- Talk about the view
- Thank the tour guide