A talkshow host interviews Joaquim Silveira, a notorious (fictional) Portuguese thief.

Luís and Rita come up with a hare-brained scheme to rob a jewellery store. As they discuss their plans, take note of how the futuro do conjuntivo is used throughout.

Hear the disturbing story of Diogo Alves, known as the the Águas Livres Aqueduct killer.

Jorge tells Rute about all the bad luck he’s had lately. As a pronunciation challenge, see if you can notice all the similar sounding words (i.e. Minimal Pairs) spread throughout the dialogue.

Detective Esteves updates Clara on the investigation. Pay special attention to how past participles are used throughout the dialogue.

Teresa was walking home when suddenly a group of thieves stole her wallet. Terrified, she went to the police station to get some help!

Learn the basics of how crime and security are managed in Portugal, one of the most peaceful countries in the world.

Leonel’s house was robbed! Or was it…?

In the midst of a hurricane, the residents of a small town are facing one disaster after another. The streets are flooded and João’s house is on fire! A reporter is live on the scene to follow the events as they unfold. If only someone would get help…

Learn more about one of the most devastating earthquakes in history and its impact on the city of Lisbon.

Portuguese forests have been plagued by wildfires due to climate change and irresponsible behavior. Learn some essential tips for preventing these disasters in order to protect our people, our animals, and our natural environment.

Outdoor concert festivals are fun and everything… until someone goes missing! In this dialogue, a Canadian named Fred gets worried when his Portuguese friend João disappears unexpectedly. He attempts to file a police report in the middle of the night with an unhelpful officer who’d rather continue napping.