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Brasil Is On The Table

by Leopoldo Oliveira

Fala, gente! My name is Leopoldo Oliveira, and my goal is to inspire and support you while you learn this amazing and beautiful language: Brazilian Portuguese. I believe that learning a new language opens the doors of your world to new friends e cultures. So, If you want to learn new expressions and words every week, and step by step build up your everyday Portuguese vocabulary, count on me, count on Brasil Is On The Table is for you.

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  1. Episódio 53 - Menu.

    In this episode I will talk about what you may encounter in the Brazilian menu. Content of this epidose: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGKGSfSZfc/hxAIVe4ebiDYEI73Yy93IQ/view?utm_content=DAGKGSfSZfc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

  2. Episódio 52 - Tragédia do Césio-137

    In this episode I'm gonna tell you the story of the biggest radiological accident in Brazil. Have you ever heard of it? No? So, tune in! @brasilisonthetable Written content of this episode:...

  3. Episódio 51 - "To spend" em Português.

    In this episode I will teach you how to use the verb "to spend" in Brazilian Portuguese. IG: @brasilisonthetabe Written content of this episode:...

  4. Episódio 50 - Até.

    In this episode I will teach you different ways to use the word "até" in Portuguese. IG: @brasilisonthetable Content of this episode: https://www.canva.com/design/DAF9Jx8iCEk/K5KT3B6cvb7kWZrneQlU-w/edit?utm_content=DAF9Jx8iCEk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

  5. Episódio 49 - Carnaval no Brasil.

    In this episode I will tell you a little bit about the Brazilian Carnival. Are you ready? IG: @brasilisonthetable Written version: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFp7t1vv90/E0IReL2Xp4LaLz-MobXfng/edit?utm_content=DAFp7t1vv90&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

  6. Episódio 48 - Arrumar.

    In this episode I will teach you the different meanings of the verb Arrumar. Vem comigo nessa! IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q9GlZJj1dSAFCFRe1l6cNSXg2VWdSTII/view?usp=sharing INTRODUÇÃO: Gente, vou perguntar uma coisa: vocês gostam de…

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  7. Episódio 47 - Meio/Meia.

    In this episode I will teach you the meaning of the words meio and meia and how to use them in Brazilian Portuguese. Insta: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mYKtfDyW9Le3LNhmolSQc4JYXbzdJx_/view?usp=sharing INTRODUÇÃO Léo: - Você paga meia entrada…

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  8. Episódio 46 - E.T. de Varginha

    In this episode I will tell you this thrilling story about extraterrestrials visiting this small Brazilian town called Varginha. PDF content of this epidose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lQxDZO48kBFccFdDc6N49-pjicGCcFNz/view?usp=sharing IG: @brasilisonthetable INTRODUÇÃO Fala, gente! Estamos…

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  9. Episódio 45 - Confraternização de Natal.

    In this episode I will finish this season with a dialogue that involves one coworker trying to convince the other to participate in the Christmas' company's get together. IG: @brasilisonthetabe PDF content of this episode:...

  10. Episódio 44 - Other ways to say "sim", "não", "talvez".

    Episódio 44 - When someone makes a suggestion, do you just say “sim” or “não”, “talvez”? what about to try to spice things up and learn new expression in other to show you like or don’t like a suggestion/idea. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode:...

  11. Episódio 43 - Mau x Mal

    In this episode I will talk about these two small words: Mau and Mal. Stay tuned! IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jhPzothyZK4cTfnnKvgFYn_ZodNl2vxO/view?usp=sharing INTRODUÇÃO E aí, galera? Semana passada estava bem mal quando gravei o episódio...

  12. Episódio 42 - Falso Cognato/False Friends

    In this episode I will teach these three verbs: puxar, pretender and realizar. Don't get fooled, even though they look like the verbs to push, to pretend and to realize, they mean different things in Portuguese. Stay tuned! IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode:...

  13. Episódio 41 - Voltando ao básico 2.

    In this episode I will teach you some kitchen vocabulary. Stay tuned! IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TEM3JW4c_15fq-LPH71xGTZ4ldLo8CJ1/view?usp=sharing INTRODUÇÃO: Nesse episódio nós vamos falar sobre a parte mais deliciosa da nossa casa: a...

  14. Episódio 40 - Não adianta

    In this episode I will teach you how to say the expression "it's no use doing something" in Portuguese. Stay tuned! IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L62gPYqGcpCaxuGiw_somrZgLlRvTZ7Q/view?usp=sharing INTRODUÇÃO: Vocês sabem como dizer a…

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  15. Episódio 39 - Gostar de

    In this episode I will teach you how to use the verb gostar correctly in Brazilian Portuguese. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tw747UJpfXctd7gfCxR87Q9EqyTlqyat/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: Oi, gente! Semana passada foi meu aniversário....

  16. Episódio 38 - Other ways to say "de nada".

    In this episode I will you how to say "you're welcome" other than "de nada". IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this epidose: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15UMWqZLSgJsQIZ3nlk-BRIdcNqYkxJOn/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: Pedro: - Oi, com licença, você sabe onde fica o banheiro?” Léo: - No...

  17. Episódio 36 - Dar-se conta de/Perceber

    In this episode I will talk about the expression "dar-se conta de" and the verb "perceber" when we want to say we realized something. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ByTfU5GcQTXd9AIMRGH7oYdIpFyfjxKg/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: Oi, gente!…

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  18. Episódio 37 - Futuro com o verbo IR.

    In this episode I will talk about the future using the verb to go (IR). IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CClhKAyNUpgmh0wE6g9taYkXIlqPpBaQ/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: E aí, people?! Tudo tranquilo? Nesse episódio eu quero falar sobre o…

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  19. Episódio 35 - Voltando ao Básico

    In this episode we will go back to the basics and learn ways to introduce ourselves and ask questions in order to continue a conversation in Portuguese. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R6wKWVM9sdIHZuxpFuMVfL5f7Xc-jzB-/view?usp=sharing //...

  20. Episódio 34 - Comparativo e Superativo (parte 3)

    In this episode we will finish up the episodes on Comaprative and Superlative talking about the irregular comparative and superlative adjectives. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k1L81LeZvE2qIhQoY63y08Gg4leF5f1N/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: Oi,...

  21. Episódio 33 - Comparativo e Superlativo (parte 2)

    In this episode we will talk about the use of superlatives. Stay tuned! IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iizsqPOvPdfG5bOAeF4XPS7XxBfEsjWY/view?usp=sharing // RESPOSTAS: 1 - Eu sou mais tímido que minha irmã. (Letra a) 2 - Está mais calor que...

  22. Episódio 32 - Comparativo e Superlativo (parte 1)

    In this episode I will start the first of three episodes in which I will discuss about the use of Comparatives and Superlatives. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8niLduKEhe3dVY5nZBDM03uWTumyQxz/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: E aí, gente?!…

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  23. Episódio 31 - Pois não? and Sei lá.

    In this episode I will talk about the meaning of these two expressions: pois não? and Sei lá. IG: https://instagram.com/brasilisonthetable?igshid=YTQwZjQ0NmI0OA== PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NeDOx5GhiFBxGLKDf-DWqo4J6XPvAI_/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: Vamos...

  24. Episódio 30 - Other ways to say Muito

    In this episode we look at how to use 5 different informal expressions in place of the adverb Muito. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JJ5ODF-bq_0aK9HnvR8LWRJPa-Az1NBD/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: E aí, gente? Como foi o fim de semana? O que...

  25. Episódio 29 - Sextou!

    In this episode we are going to listen to a conversation between two friends from work who are happy that the long-awaited Friday has finally arrived. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3YxodQpXzVgfmlzkv0VPQOc_hu7PloV/view?usp=sharing //...

  26. Episódio 28 - Chato/Chata

    In this episode I will teach 3 different contexts the word chato/chata may be used. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xe_VCOP32an1xRz2uj2wER_1ApW1Vp_t/view?usp=drive_link // INTRODUÇÃO: Hoje vou iniciar esse podcast com uma frase: “Este mundo só é chato em duas…

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  27. Episódio 27 - VIVER FAZENDO ALGO

    In this episode I will explain what viver fazendo something means in Portuguese. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IbEKYqcN1haJdbyMYZfmr2QLYiZTH-zZ/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: Bom dia/Boa tarde/Boa noite! Não sei qual horário que vocês estão...

  28. Episódio 26 - Muito(s)/Muita(s)

    In this episode I will teach you how to use the word muito correctly. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14vo4mcQbfMeStipRCE8mJcoxnbyJLSvz/view?usp=sharing // INTRODUÇÃO: Vocês sabem usar corretamente a palavra muito? Não? Então, chega mais, que…

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  29. Episódio 25 - Pode deixar/Deixa comigo

    In this episode I will teach you in which situations we use these two following expressions: Pode deixar and Deixa comigo. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AcL4ITIGAwxtRvCJGbm_9EZLSZjKtFgh/view?usp=sharing // EXPRESSÕES: 1 - PODE DEIXAR = I GOT...

  30. Episódio 24 - Taxi/Uber

    In this episode you will listen to a conversation between a taxi/uber driver and a passenger, and we will explore the expressions "pois é" and "complicado, né!". Ig: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content:...

  31. Episódio 23 - A gente x Agente

    In this episode I will explain the difference between these two words that causes problems even for some Brazilians. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of thi episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JM-50DdPgfC956cF83JVyciDiOjp-Naf/view?usp=sharing // A gente Exemplo 1: Nós comemos Ela comeu A...

  32. Episódio 22 - Interjeições.

    In this episode I will talk a little bit about the most famous Brazilian Portuguese interjections. IG: brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zYtxRkHECgKPGdm7AoHTSxExneoBmrZf/view?usp=sharing // Interjeições: // Admiração/Espanto/Surpresa: Caramba! Nossa!...

  33. Episódio 21 - Restaurante

    In this episode I will show you how it would be like a conversation with a waiter when you go to a restaurant. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nwpyRGa0LFWVG2u5PhNC4Q1uV9Sul9en/view?usp=drive_link //Conversação 1: Garçom: - boa noite! Léo…

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  34. Episódio 20 - 5 EXPRESSÕES

    In this episode, I will teach you 5 expressions that may be handy while you are traveling in Brazil and talking with native speakers. IG: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15mXfrAtKik80YQmXrW2ow2GeYpxhuuJU/view?usp=drive_link // Expressões: 1ª...

  35. Episódio 19 - Conjunções: MAS (PORÉM) - OU - LOGO (POR ISSO).

    In this episode we will continue the most common Portuguese conjunctions. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable PDF version of this content: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BpNxoGjYwuRfLrS_LPrUfjMDg7Ib21UR/view?usp=drive_link Conjunções: // Conjunção MAS/PORÉM: João não estudou muito, mas (porém)...

  36. Episodio 18 - Conjunção: E - PORQUE(POIS) - NEM

    In this episode we will start to study the Coordinating Conjunctions AND (e), BUT (Porque and Pois), NOR (Nem).. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BbfaHcG8GsMTwGREudgOIpWtYW_mh6xV/view?usp=sharing // Conjunção E: Fui ao shopping E comi um...

  37. Episódio 17 - Acabar (to finish/to end)

    In this episode we will see the last class on the verb acabar. And at the end of tthe episode, we wil see some examples of the three acabar meaning, so that you do not get all mixed-up. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode:...

  38. Episódio 16 - Acabar de.

    In this episode I will teach you how to say that something has just happened with the verb Acabar. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QrQV5mVd1JSDBxaRBslkMKZpUVlXvnkx/view?usp=sharing Estrutura: Acabar (verbo) + de (preposição) + verbo no...

  39. Episódio 15 - Vô, Vó, Vovô, Vovó...

    In this episode I will help you with the pronunciation of these words. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PD4y8xgvjoQSX6WuQpYaYYAwq4ELuGBn/view?usp=sharing Pronúncia: Close sound: Avô (grandfather) - Avôs (grandfathers) - Vô (grandpa)…

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  40. Episódio 14 - Meu amigo e eu na praia

    In this episode I will tell you a short story so that you can practice your listening and review the expressions we've seen so far. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable PDF content of this episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TKeA6tLJRixEvyzN-wcNOQSvVE2TnAQY/view?usp=sharing História: Meu amigo...

  41. Episódio 13 - Pão x Pau

    You don't want to mispronounce these two words in Brazilian Portuguese. So, in this episode I will try to help you with their pronunciation. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable Pronúncia: Pão (bread) - pãw Pau (stick) - paw Pão francês ---- Pau francês Pão doce ---- Pau doce Pão de queijo ---- Pau de...

  42. Episódio 12 - Acabar + verbo (gerúndio)

    In this episode I will talk about how to say the phrasal verb "end up" in Portuguese. Exemplos: Eu queria ir ao restaurante japonês, mas acabei indo a um restaurante italiano. (I wanted to go to a Japanese restaurant, but ended up going to an Italian one). Eu achei que eles iam se apaixonar, mas...

  43. Episódio 11 - Me vê alguma coisa.

    In this episode I will discuss about "Me vê something", a great way to order something when you are at a restaurant, bakery, etc. Exemplos: Exemplo 1: Após sair do meu trabalho, fui ao supermercado pois precisava comprar 1kg de bife. Eu me aproximei do balcão de açougue e disse “boa noite, me vê…

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  44. Episódio 10 - Outras formas de dizer Tudo Bem.

    In this episode I will teach you ways to ask if everything is ok other than Tudo Bem. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable Other ways to say Tudo bem: Tudo firmeza? Tudo na paz? Tudo nos trinques? Tudo em cima? Tudo joia? Tudo joinha? Tudo Joinha? Tudo certo? Tudo certinho? Exemplo: Fala aí, João. Tudo...

  45. Episódio 9 - Deus Ajuda Quem Cedo Madruga

    In this episode I will teach you how to say the expression "the early bird catches de worm" in Portuguese. Exemplos: Exemplo 1: Léo, amanhã José vai acordar cedo para praticar violino. Sua apresentação é semana que vem. Ah, que legal! Deus ajuda quem cedo madruga. Exemplo 2: Tiago estudou todos…

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  46. Episódio 8 - AQUI - AÍ - LÁ (Parte 3)

    In this episode I will wrap up our classes on adverbs of place talking about LÁ (no proximity with the speaker nor the receiver). Exemplos: Exemplo 1: (Amiga na cozinha): - Léo, onde está meu telefone? (Léo na sala): - Seu telefone está lá no quarto. Exemplo 2: Léo (Brasil): - Lá na Europa está...

  47. Episódio 7 - AQUI - AÍ - LÁ (Parte 2)

    In this episode I will dive into the use of the adverb of place AÍ (away from the speaker or not with the speaker). Exemplos: Diálogo 1: Amiga (na cozinha): - Léo, onde está meu telefone? Léo (na sala): - Seu telefone está aí na cozinha! Diálogo 2: Léo (Brasil): - Priscila, como está a vida aí…

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  48. Episódio 6 - AQUI - AÍ - LÁ (Parte 1)

    This episode is the first one of three episodes that will discuss the correct way of using the Adverbs of Place: Aqui (here), and Aí and Lá (There). The adverb of place AQUI indicates proximity with the speaker. Exemplos: Exemplo 1: Let’s pretend my friend lost her phone and she is searching it…

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  49. Episódio 5 - Dar um passo maior que as pernas

    In this episode I will teach you how to say the expression "to bite off more than you can chew" in Portuguese. Instagram: @brasilisonthetable Exemplos: Melhor começar uma coisa de cada vez. Nunca dê um passo maior que as pernas. João deu um passo maior que as pernas. Decidiu fazer aulas de chinês…

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  50. Episódio 4 - "MAS" e "MAIS"

    This episode is about the difference between these two trouble makers for many Brazilian Portuguese learners: M-A-S e M-A-I-S. Exemplos: Exemplos para a conjunção "MAS": Eu estou morrendo de fome, mas minha geladeira está vazia. Gostaria de sair de casa, mas está caindo o mundo lá fora. Exemplos...

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Fala, gente! My name is Leopoldo Oliveira, and my goal is to inspire and support you while you learn this amazing and beautiful language: Brazilian Portuguese. I believe that learning a new language opens the doors of your world to new friends e cultures. So, If you want to learn new expressions and words every week, and step by step build up your everyday Portuguese vocabulary, count on me, count on Brasil Is On The Table is for you.

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