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 Are you ready to supercharge your Brazilian Portuguese listening comprehension?

Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Brazilian Portuguese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Portuguese and English.

This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there.

Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, or Salvador? Maybe you want to speak Portuguese with your grandparents from Brasília?

Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in Portuguese-speaking regions like Brazil, Portugal, and Mozambique. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • Breaking Tradition: A Family's Path to Self-Discovery

    Breaking Tradition: A Family's Path to Self-Discovery
    Jul 4 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Breaking Tradition: A Family's Path to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2025-07-04-22-34-02-pb Story Transcript:Pb: Em uma manhã fria de inverno, as montanhas de Poços de Caldas eram cobertas por uma neblina fina.En: On a cold winter morning, the mountains of Poços de Caldas were covered by a thin mist.Pb: A velha casa dos avós estava cheia de vida, com risadas e vozes se misturando enquanto a família se preparava para o grande jantar de celebração.En: The old house of the grandparents was full of life, with laughter and voices mingling as the family prepared for the big celebration dinner.Pb: Era uma data especial: cinquenta anos de casamento dos avós.En: It was a special date: the grandparents' fiftieth wedding anniversary.Pb: A casa, aconchegante e rústica, ficava no alto de uma colina, envolta por eucaliptos.En: The house, cozy and rustic, was perched on top of a hill, surrounded by eucalyptus trees.Pb: Luísa, jovem e criativa, sonhava com um futuro cheio de aventuras e arte.En: Luísa, young and creative, dreamed of a future full of adventures and art.Pb: Mas ali estava ela, sentada ao lado do irmão, Rodolfo, e da prima Júlia, sentindo o peso das expectativas familiares.En: But there she was, sitting next to her brother, Rodolfo, and her cousin Júlia, feeling the weight of family expectations.Pb: Rodolfo, sempre um exemplo de tradição, escondia seus próprios desejos de liberdade, enquanto Júlia, a caçula, simplesmente vivia o momento com sua inocência contagiante.En: Rodolfo, always a model of tradition, hid his own desires for freedom, while Júlia, the youngest, simply lived in the moment with her contagious innocence.Pb: Durante o dia, eles passearam pelos jardins agora desfolhados, ouvindo o som das águas termais ao longe.En: During the day, they strolled through the now-deleafed gardens, listening to the sound of the hot springs in the distance.Pb: Luísa se perdeu em pensamentos, imaginando uma vida diferente, cheia de cor e novos horizontes.En: Luísa got lost in thought, imagining a different life, full of color and new horizons.Pb: Júlia, com seu sorriso fácil, tentou animá-la, mostrando figuras que ela havia desenhado na névoa das janelas.En: Júlia, with her easy smile, tried to cheer her up, showing her drawings she had made on the foggy windows.Pb: Rodolfo, num raro momento de introspecção, admitiu a Luísa que, às vezes, pensava em deixar tudo para trás em busca de algo novo.En: Rodolfo, in a rare moment of introspection, admitted to Luísa that he sometimes thought about leaving everything behind in search of something new.Pb: Chegou o momento do jantar.En: The moment for dinner arrived.Pb: A sala estava iluminada por velas e o cheiro do jantar preenchia o ar.En: The room was lit by candles and the aroma of dinner filled the air.Pb: Quando todos se reuniram em volta da mesa, Luísa sentiu um impulso irresistível.En: When everyone gathered around the table, Luísa felt an irresistible urge.Pb: Lembrou-se das palavras não ditas, dos sonhos guardados.En: She remembered the unspoken words, the dreams kept inside.Pb: Levantou-se com um copo na mão, pronta para falar.En: She stood up with a glass in her hand, ready to speak.Pb: "Acho que esta é a hora de agradecer por tudo que passamos juntos," começou ela, sua voz ecoando no silêncio da sala.En: "I think this is the time to thank for everything we've been through together," she began, her voice echoing in the silence of the room.Pb: "Mas também é a hora de ser honesta.En: "But it's also time to be honest.Pb: Eu quero algo mais para minha vida.En: I want more for my life.Pb: Quero seguir meu caminho, com arte, com tudo aquilo que me faz sentir viva."En: I want to follow my own path, with art, with everything that makes me feel alive."Pb: Um silêncio pairou na sala, mas logo foi interrompido por Rodolfo.En: A silence hung in the room, but it was soon broken by Rodolfo.Pb: "Eu também", ele disse.En: "Me too," he said.Pb: "Quero aventuras, distantes das tradições.En: "I want adventures, far from traditions.Pb: Mas sempre estive amarrado ao que é esperado de mim."En: But I've always been tied to what's expected of me."Pb: Surpreendentemente, os avós sorriram com ternura.En: Surprisingly, the grandparents smiled tenderly.Pb: O avô falou primeiro, sua voz era firme.En: The grandfather spoke first, his voice firm.Pb: "Nós também tivemos sonhos que não contamos.En: "We also had dreams that we didn't share.Pb: É hora de todos seguirem o que os faz felizes."En: It's time for everyone to follow what makes them happy."Pb: Júlia bateu palmas, as braçadeiras de lã balançando em suas pequenas mãos.En: Júlia clapped, her woolen arm warmers swinging in her small hands.Pb: "Então, todos podemos ser o que queremos!"En: "So, we can all be what we want!"Pb: Naquele momento, a neblina fora da janela...
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  • Navigating São Paulo: A Journey of Responsibility and Resilience

    Navigating São Paulo: A Journey of Responsibility and Resilience
    Jul 3 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: Navigating São Paulo: A Journey of Responsibility and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2025-07-03-22-34-02-pb Story Transcript:Pb: Mateus acordou naquela manhã fria de inverno com um sentimento de responsabilidade no peito.En: Mateus woke up that cold winter morning with a feeling of responsibility in his chest.Pb: Era junho, mês de Festa Junina, mas ele só conseguia pensar na visita planejada ao hospital em São Paulo.En: It was June, the month of Festa Junina, but he could only think about the planned visit to the hospital in São Paulo.Pb: Sua tia avó estava internada, e ele queria mostrar à família que podia ser confiável e maduro.En: His great-aunt was hospitalized, and he wanted to show the family that he could be reliable and mature.Pb: Luiza, sua irmã mais nova, estava animada.En: Luiza, his younger sister, was excited.Pb: "Vamos, Mateus!En: "Come on, Mateus!Pb: A gente precisa sair logo para chegar a tempo," ela disse, enrolada em um casaco xadrez que lembrava as festas do campo.En: We need to leave soon to arrive in time," she said, wrapped in a checkered coat that resembled the country festivals.Pb: Cá fora, o vento soprava gelado, mas os típicos enfeites coloridos de Festa Junina davam um ar de calor à cidade.En: Outside, the wind blew cold, but the typical colorful decorations of Festa Junina gave the city a warm atmosphere.Pb: Clara, a mãe deles, era uma mulher forte, mas suas preocupações eram visíveis em cada expressão.En: Clara, their mother, was a strong woman, but her worries were visible in every expression.Pb: "Precisamos ficar unidos, filhos.En: "We need to stay united, kids.Pb: A saúde da sua tia é o mais importante agora."En: Your aunt's health is the most important thing now."Pb: Eles saíram de casa, mas foram recebidos por um problema inesperado: o ônibus estava atrasado por conta do trânsito na cidade.En: They left the house but were met with an unexpected problem: the bus was delayed because of traffic in the city.Pb: Mateus sentiu o peso da responsabilidade aumentar.En: Mateus felt the weight of responsibility increase.Pb: "Eu deveria ter saído mais cedo," ele murmurou, frustrado.En: "I should have left earlier," he murmured, frustrated.Pb: Luiza, sempre otimista, tentou animá-lo.En: Luiza, always optimistic, tried to cheer him up.Pb: "Calma, Mateus.En: "Relax, Mateus.Pb: Vai dar tudo certo!"En: Everything will work out!"Pb: Mas uma discussão surgiu entre eles.En: But a discussion arose between them.Pb: Mateus se sentia desafiado por Luiza, que duvidava de sua capacidade de resolver problemas.En: Mateus felt challenged by Luiza, who doubted his ability to solve problems.Pb: Impulsionado pela necessidade de provar-se, decidiu agir.En: Driven by the need to prove himself, he decided to act.Pb: "Vamos pegar um táxi," ele declarou com determinação.En: "Let's take a taxi," he declared with determination.Pb: Com o apoio relutante de Luiza e Clara, conseguiram um táxi rapidamente.En: With Luiza and Clara's reluctant support, they quickly got a taxi.Pb: A cidade estava agitada com ritmo frenético, mas Mateus manteve a calma.En: The city was busy with a frantic pace, but Mateus remained calm.Pb: Enquanto o táxi cortava o tráfego complicado de São Paulo, Clara tentava trazer lembranças boas falando sobre as festas juninas passadas com a família.En: As the taxi weaved through the complicated traffic of São Paulo, Clara tried to bring up good memories by talking about the past Festa Junina celebrations with the family.Pb: Finalmente, eles chegaram ao hospital.En: Finally, they arrived at the hospital.Pb: Dentro, a atmosfera era fria, mas os corredores estavam decorados com bandeirinhas e balões coloridos, trazendo um pouco do espírito de São João.En: Inside, the atmosphere was cold, but the hallways were decorated with small flags and colorful balloons, bringing a bit of the São João spirit.Pb: "Chegamos a tempo!"En: "We arrived on time!"Pb: exclamou Luiza, enquanto os três se dirigiam para a sala de espera.En: exclaimed Luiza, as the three headed to the waiting room.Pb: O médico logo os encontrou e trouxe boas notícias sobre a recuperação da tia avó.En: The doctor soon found them and brought good news about the great-aunt's recovery.Pb: O alívio no rosto de Clara foi evidente.En: The relief on Clara's face was evident.Pb: Em um gesto carinhoso, Mateus tirou da mochila um pacote de pipoca doce e algumas paçocas, pequenas lembranças da tradição junina, e juntos fizeram um pequeno lanche no quarto do hospital.En: In a caring gesture, Mateus took from his backpack a bag of sweet popcorn and some paçocas, small reminders of the Festa Junina tradition, and together they had a small snack in the hospital room.Pb: Entre risos e abraços, Clara elogiou Mateus pela determinação.En: Among laughs and hugs, Clara praised Mateus for his ...
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  • From Falls to Festivities: Luciana's Path to Balance

    From Falls to Festivities: Luciana's Path to Balance
    Jul 2 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇧🇷: From Falls to Festivities: Luciana's Path to Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pb/episode/2025-07-02-22-34-01-pb Story Transcript:Pb: O som das águas caindo ecoava pelo ar.En: The sound of the waters falling echoed through the air.Pb: As Cataratas do Iguaçu eram uma maravilha da natureza, e Luciana sempre dizia que se sentia energizada quando estava ali.En: The Cataratas do Iguaçu were a wonder of nature, and Luciana always said she felt energized when she was there.Pb: Contudo, naquele inverno, sua mente estava em outro lugar, dividida entre as águas majestosas e os livros empilhados em sua mesa.En: However, that winter, her mind was elsewhere, divided between the majestic waters and the stack of books on her desk.Pb: Ela estava se preparando para uma competição acadêmica muito importante.En: She was preparing for a very important academic competition.Pb: Uma vitória garantiria uma bolsa de estudos e ela sabia que isso poderia mudar seu futuro.En: A win would secure a scholarship, and she knew it could change her future.Pb: Ela era dedicada e passava horas e horas estudando.En: She was dedicated and spent hours and hours studying.Pb: Mas, com o início do mês de junho, outra coisa chamava sua atenção – a Festa Junina na cidade vizinha.En: But, with the start of June, something else was catching her attention—the Festa Junina in the neighboring town.Pb: Caio, seu melhor amigo, estava sempre ao seu lado, oferecendo apoio e encorajamento.En: Caio, her best friend, was always by her side, offering support and encouragement.Pb: "Vamos, Lu!En: "Come on, Lu!Pb: Um break faz bem.En: A break is good for you.Pb: A festa vai ser incrível!"En: The festival is going to be amazing!"Pb: ele sempre sugeria.En: he always suggested.Pb: Mas Luciana hesitava.En: But Luciana hesitated.Pb: Cada dia de festa era um dia sem estudar.En: Each day at the festival was a day without studying.Pb: Contudo, uma noite, enquanto revisava seus textos pela milésima vez, algo mudou.En: However, one night, while reviewing her texts for the thousandth time, something changed.Pb: Ela olhou pela janela e ouviu o som distante das risadas e músicas da festa.En: She looked out the window and heard the distant sounds of laughter and music from the festival.Pb: Uma sensação de falta a invadiu.En: A feeling of longing overcame her.Pb: Talvez Caio estivesse certo.En: Maybe Caio was right.Pb: Precisava de uma pausa.En: She needed a break.Pb: "Caio, você ganhou," ela disse ao telefone.En: "Caio, you win," she said on the phone.Pb: "Vou à festa."En: "I'm going to the festival."Pb: Naquela noite, sob as estrelas e lanternas de papel, Luciana se permitiu relaxar.En: That night, under the stars and paper lanterns, Luciana allowed herself to relax.Pb: Brincou de quadrilha, dançou forró e saboreou pamonha.En: She played quadrilha, danced forró, and savored pamonha.Pb: Sentiu uma alegria que há muito estava esquecida.En: She felt a joy that had been long forgotten.Pb: Caio a observava com um sorriso satisfeito, convencido de que este descanso era necessário.En: Caio watched her with a satisfied smile, convinced that this break was necessary.Pb: Com o dia da competição se aproximando, Luciana se dedicou ao estudo com uma energia renovada.En: As the day of the competition approached, Luciana dedicated herself to studying with renewed energy.Pb: Ela percebeu que o tempo de relaxamento a tornara mais confiante e preparada.En: She realized that the time off had made her more confident and prepared.Pb: No dia do ensaio da competição, Luciana enfrentou seu desafio.En: On the day of the competition rehearsal, Luciana faced her challenge.Pb: Sua mente estava clara e calma.En: Her mind was clear and calm.Pb: O som das cataratas misturava-se a suas memórias da festa, criando uma sinfonia de concentração e coragem.En: The sound of the falls mingled with her memories of the festival, creating a symphony of concentration and courage.Pb: Ela respondeu a perguntas difíceis com confiança.En: She answered difficult questions with confidence.Pb: Quando o concurso final chegou, Luciana estava pronta.En: When the final contest arrived, Luciana was ready.Pb: Deu o melhor de si e, ao fim, recebeu a notícia que tanto esperava - havia ganhado.En: She gave her all and, in the end, received the news she had been waiting for—she had won.Pb: O prêmio não era apenas a bolsa, mas a compreensão de que o equilíbrio entre trabalho e lazer era essencial.En: The prize was not just the scholarship, but the understanding that the balance between work and leisure was essential.Pb: Agora, mais segura e equilibrada, Luciana olhava as cataratas e murmurava para si mesma, cheia de gratidão: "Obrigada, Caio.En: Now, more confident and balanced, Luciana looked at the falls and murmured to herself, full of gratitude: "Thank you, Caio.Pb: Obrigada, Iguaçu."En: Thank you...
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