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00:00THE CITY IN BRASILIA
00:30THE CITY IN BRASILIA
01:00THE CITY IN BRASILIA
01:02THE CITY IN BRASILIA
01:04After you hear a story chapter, you will hear the story summary, followed by five comprehensions
01:10questions about the story.
01:13You will hear each question and then the possible answer options.
01:18There will then be a short pause, giving you time to choose your answer.
01:25When you hear the pause, stop the audio and give yourself time to think about the answer.
01:32Then try to say it out loud.
01:35When you're ready, hit play and listen to the answer.
01:39Note that some of the multiple choice answer options present in the print book and e-book
01:46have been removed from this audiobook for ease of use.
01:52A supplementary PDF to a company is included with this audiobook.
01:57This PDF contains illustrations from the story for your reference, as well as a vocabulary
02:05list with keywords from each story and their definitions.
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02:50Introduction
02:51Reading in a foreign language is one of the most effective ways for you to improve language
02:56skills and expand vocabulary.
02:59However, it can sometimes be difficult to find engaging reading materials at an appropriate
03:06level that will provide a feeling of achievement and a sense of progress.
03:11Most books and articles written for native speakers are too difficult for language learners
03:16to understand.
03:18They often have very high-level vocabulary and may be so lengthy that you feel overwhelmed
03:24and give up.
03:25If these problems sound familiar, then this book is for you.
03:32Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners is a collection of eight unconventional and
03:39entertaining short stories that are designed to help high-beginner to low-intermediate level
03:47Brazilian Portuguese learners improve their language skills.
03:52These short stories offer something of interest for everyone and have been designed to create a supportive
03:59reading environment by including rich linguistic content in different genres to keep you entertained
04:07and expose you to a variety of word forms.
04:12Interesting illustrations to introduce the story content and help you better understand what happens.
04:18Shorter stories broken into chapters to give you the satisfaction of finishing the stories and progressing quickly.
04:27Texts written especially at your level, so they are more easily understood and not overwhelming.
04:37Special learning aids to help support your understanding, including summaries to give you regular overviews of plot progression.
04:47Vocabulary lists to help you understand unfamiliar words more easily.
04:53Comprehension questions to test your understanding of key events and to encourage you to read in more detail.
05:01So perhaps you are new to Brazilian Portuguese and looking for an entertaining way to learn,
05:08or maybe you have been learning for a while and simply want to enjoy reading and expand your vocabulary.
05:15Either way, this book is the biggest step forward you will take in your studies this year.
05:22Short stories in Brazilian Portuguese for beginners will give you all the support you need.
05:29So sit back, relax and let your imagination run wild as you are transported to a magical world of adventure, mystery and intrigue in Brazilian Portuguese.
05:44How to read effectively
05:51Reading is a complex skill.
05:54In our first languages, we employ a variety of micro-skills to help us read.
06:00For example, we might skim a particular passage in order to understand the general idea or gist.
06:07Or we might scan through multiple pages of a train timetable looking for a particular time or place.
06:16While these micro-skills are second nature when reading in our first languages, when it comes to reading in a foreign language, research suggests that we often abandon most of these reading skills.
06:29In a foreign language, we usually start at the beginning of a text and try to understand every single word.
06:38Inevitably, we come across unknown or difficult words and quickly get frustrated with our lack of understanding.
06:45One of the main benefits of reading in a foreign language is that you gain exposure to large amounts of words and expressions used naturally.
06:57This kind of reading for pleasure, in order to learn a language, is generally known as extensive reading.
07:04It is very different from reading a textbook in which dialogues or texts are meant to be read in detail with the aim of understanding every word.
07:14That kind of reading, to achieve specific learning objectives or do tasks, is referred to as intensive reading.
07:25To put it another way, the intensive reading in textbooks usually helps you with grammar rules and specific vocabulary,
07:34whereas reading stories extensively help show you natural language in use.
07:41While you may have started your language learning journey using only textbooks,
07:47short stories in Brazilian Portuguese for beginners will now provide you with opportunities to learn more about natural Brazilian Portuguese language in use.
08:00Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind when reading the stories in this book in order to learn the most from them.
08:09Enjoyment and a sense of achievement when reading is vitally important.
08:16Enjoying what you read keeps you coming back for more.
08:21The best way to enjoy reading stories and feel a sense of achievement is by reading each story from beginning to end.
08:29Consequently, reaching the end of a story is the most important thing.
08:35It is actually more important than understanding every word in it.
08:41The more you read, the more you learn.
08:45By reading longer texts for enjoyment, you will quickly build up an understanding of how Brazilian Portuguese works.
08:54But remember, in order to take full advantage of the benefits of extensive reading, you have to actually read a large enough volume in the first place.
09:04Reading a couple of pages here and there may teach you a few new words, but won't be enough to make a real impact on the overall level of your Brazilian Portuguese.
09:19You must accept that you won't understand everything you read in a story.
09:26This is probably the most important point of all.
09:30Always remember that it is completely normal that you do not understand all the words or sentences.
09:38It doesn't mean that your language level is flawed or that you are not doing well.
09:44It means that you are engaged in the process of learning.
09:49So what should you do when you don't understand a word?
09:53Here are a few steps.
09:561. Look at the word and see if it is familiar in any way.
10:02Remember to look for vocabulary elements from your first language that may be familiar.
10:08Take a guess. You might surprise yourself.
10:122. Reread the sentence that contains the unknown word several times.
10:19Use the context of that sentence and the rest of the story to try to guess what the unknown word might mean.
10:273. Think about whether or not the word might be a different form of a word you know.
10:34For example, you might encounter a verb that you know, but it has been conjugated in a different or unfamiliar way.
10:44To speak.
10:46To speak.
10:48He spoke.
10:49He spoke.
10:51They spoke.
10:52They have spoken.
10:55You may not be familiar with the particular form used, but ask yourself,
11:00can I still understand the gist of what's going on?
11:05Usually, if you have managed to recognize the main verb, that is enough.
11:11Instead of getting frustrated, simply notice how the verb is being used and carry on reading.
11:20Recognizing different forms of words will come intuitively over time.
11:254. Make a note of the unknown word in a notebook and check the meaning later.
11:35You can review these words over time to make them part of your active vocabulary.
11:41If you simply must know the meaning of a bolded word, you can look it up in the vocabulary list at the end of the chapter,
11:49in the glossary at the back of this book, or use a dictionary.
11:54However, this should be your last resort.
11:57These suggestions are designed to train you to handle reading in Brazilian Portuguese independently and without help.
12:07The more you can develop this skill, the better you'll be able to read.
12:12Remember, learning to be comfortable with the ambiguity you may encounter while reading a foreign language is the most powerful skill that will help you become an independent and resilient learner of Brazilian Portuguese.
12:31In order to get the most from reading short stories in Brazilian Portuguese for beginners, it will be best for you to follow this simple six-step reading process for each chapter of the stories.
12:461. Look at the illustration and read the chapter title.
12:52Think about what the story might be about.
12:56Then, read the chapter all the way through.
12:59Your aim is simply to reach the end of the chapter.
13:03Therefore, do not stop to look upwards and do not worry if there are things you do not understand.
13:10Simply try to follow the plot.
13:142. When you reach the end of the chapter,
13:19Read the short summary of the plot to see if you have understood what has happened.
13:24If you find this difficult, do not worry.
13:28You will improve with each chapter.
13:313. Go back and read the same chapter again.
13:38If you like, you can focus more on story details than before, but otherwise simply read it through one more time.
13:464. When you reach the end of the chapter for the second time, read the summary again and review the vocabulary list.
13:59If you are unsure about the meanings of any words in the vocabulary list, scan through the text to find them in the story and examine them in context.
14:09This will help you better understand the words.
14:145. Next, work through the comprehension questions to check your understanding of key events in the story.
14:22If you do not get them all correct, do not worry.
14:26Simply answering the questions will help you better understand the story.
14:306. At this point, you should have some understanding of the main events of the chapter.
14:40If not, you may wish to re-read the chapter a few times, using the vocabulary list to check unknown words and phrases until you feel confident.
14:517. Once you are ready and confident that you understand what has happened, whether it's after one reading of the chapter or several, move on to the next chapter and continue enjoying the story at your own pace, just as you would any other book.
15:108. Only once you have completed a story in its entirety should you consider going back and studying the story language in more depth, if you wish.
15:21Or, instead of worrying about understanding everything, take time to focus on everything that you have understood and congratulate yourself for everything that you have done so far.
15:328. Remember, the biggest benefits you will derive from this book will come from reading story after story through from beginning to end.
15:428. If you can do that, you will be on your way to reading effectively in Brazilian Portuguese.
15:53Crazy Feijoada
15:56Chapter 1 Ready to Travel
16:01Daniel, I'm here, shouts Julia.
16:05She is at the front door of the house.
16:08What is it, Julia? I ask.
16:12We're going to Brazil today. You remember, right?
16:16Of course I remember. I'm packing my bags.
16:21My name is Daniel. I'm 24 years old.
16:26Julia is my sister. She is 23 years old.
16:30We are at university.
16:33We live in a house in London.
16:36Our parents are called Arthur and Sarabel.
16:41Julia and I are getting ready for a trip.
16:46Let's go to Salvador, Brazil.
16:50We both studied Portuguese at university.
16:54We already know a lot, but we want to learn more.
16:57We are going to be exchange students this semester.
17:01I'm tall, almost 2 meters tall and I have brown hair.
17:09My eyes are green and I have a wide mouth.
17:13I am strong.
17:15My legs are strong because I spend many hours on the tennis court.
17:20I'm also a great basketball player.
17:26My sister Julia also has brown hair.
17:30Her hair is longer than mine.
17:33She doesn't have green eyes.
17:36She has brown eyes, like my father's.
17:39My eyes are the same color as my mother's.
17:45My father and mother work.
17:48My father is an electrician.
17:50He works for a large electricity company.
17:55My mother is a writer.
17:57She has her own company.
17:59She sells science fiction books.
18:01My parents are great.
18:05They always help us achieve our goals.
18:09They both speak Portuguese well.
18:12They usually speak to us in Portuguese.
18:16This helps us practice.
18:19They encouraged us to do this exchange.
18:23Let's go to Brazil today.
18:26My father enters my room.
18:28He looks at me in surprise.
18:32Why?
18:34Because I'm not ready.
18:36My father asks.
18:38Daniel, why aren't you ready yet?
18:42Ready?
18:43I just got up.
18:45I took a shower five minutes ago.
18:48I haven't dried myself yet.
18:50Hurry up.
18:52We don't have much time.
18:54I want to take you to the airport.
18:56And I also have to go to work.
18:58Don't worry, Dad.
19:01I'm getting ready now.
19:03Where is your sister?
19:05In her room.
19:08My father goes to my sister's room.
19:11He wants to talk to her.
19:13He enters.
19:15Julia looks at him and asks.
19:17Hi, Dad.
19:19Do you need anything?
19:21Yes.
19:23Your brother is getting ready.
19:25This is for you.
19:26My father gives Julia a wad of money.
19:32I want you to take this money.
19:35Julia is surprised and says.
19:38Dad, there's a lot of money here.
19:40Your mother and I saved that money.
19:45We want to pay for part of your trip to Brazil.
19:49Thank you, Dad.
19:51It will be very useful.
19:53I'll tell Daniel.
19:54Julia and my father leave the room.
19:57Julia and my father leave the room.
19:59But they don't see that I'm out there.
20:02My father tells me.
20:04Daniel, are you ready?
20:06Excellent.
20:08He points to the money.
20:11That money is for both of you.
20:14It's to help with the trip.
20:16Thank you, Dad.
20:18It will be very useful.
20:20I say.
20:22Julia smiles.
20:24Now we need to hurry.
20:27We have to go to the airport.
20:31Right after eating, we left the house.
20:35We go to the airport in my mother's car.
20:39Julia is very nervous.
20:42My mother says.
20:44Julia, are you okay?
20:47I'm very nervous.
20:49Why?
20:51I don't know anyone in Brazil.
20:54I only know Daniel.
20:56Don't worry.
20:58My mother says.
21:00There are many good people in Salvador.
21:03Mainly Armando.
21:05Daniel's friend.
21:07I know, Mom.
21:08I'm sure you're right, ma'am.
21:12But still, I'm nervous.
21:16What if something happens?
21:19Everything will be fine.
21:21My father says.
21:24At the airport, there are many people checking in.
21:28Many will travel for work.
21:31Some travel on vacation.
21:34I ask Julia.
21:35Are you calmer now?
21:39I am, Daniel.
21:41I was very nervous in the car.
21:43I know.
21:45But everything will be alright.
21:47My friend Armando is very cool.
21:50He always helps exchange students like us.
21:53Our parents hug us warmly.
21:56Our parents hug us warmly.
21:59As we left, we said goodbye.
22:02We love you both.
22:05They say it out loud.
22:07That was the last thing we heard.
22:11An hour later, our plane took off.
22:14We are on our way to Salvador.
22:20Chapter 1.
22:22Revision.
22:24Summary.
22:25Daniel and Júlia are students.
22:30They live in London.
22:32They study Portuguese at university.
22:36They are going to Brazil today.
22:39They will be exchange students in Salvador.
22:43Their parents take them to the airport.
22:46Julia is very nervous inside the car.
22:51She calms down at the airport.
22:54She and Daniel travel to Brazil.
23:01Comprehension exercise.
23:06Mark only one answer for each question.
23:11Question 1.
23:12Daniel and Julia live...
23:16A. In the same house in London.
23:20Or...
23:22B. In different houses in London.
23:28Correct answer.
23:30Letter A. In the same house in London.
23:36Question 2.
23:38Julia and Daniel's parents...
23:39A. They speak Portuguese, but they don't practice it with their children.
23:47Or...
23:49B. They speak Portuguese and practice with their children.
23:55Correct answer.
23:57Letter B. They speak Portuguese and practice with their children.
24:01Question 3.
24:04Question 3.
24:05Daniel and Julia's father gives them a gift for the trip.
24:11What is it?
24:13A. A car.
24:16Or...
24:18B. Money.
24:22Correct answer.
24:24Letter B. Money.
24:26Question 4.
24:28Question 4.
24:30During the trip to the airport, Julia feels...
24:35A. Sad.
24:38B. Happy.
24:41C. Nervous.
24:44Or...
24:46D. Afraid.
24:47Correct answer.
24:49Correct answer.
24:51Letter C.
24:53Nervous.
24:57Question 5.
24:59At the airport...
25:01THE.
25:03There are many friends of Daniel.
25:05Or...
25:07B.
25:09There are many people traveling for business.
25:13Correct answer.
25:15Letter B.
25:16There are many people traveling for business.
25:23Chapter 2.
25:25In Brazil.
25:27Our plane arrives in Salvador.
25:30My friend Armando is waiting for us at the airport.
25:35Hi, Daniel.
25:37I'm so happy to see you here.
25:40He gives me a big hug.
25:43Hi, Armando.
25:45Nice to meet you.
25:48Armando looks at my sister.
25:51I introduce you.
25:53Armando, my friend.
25:56This is my sister Julia.
25:59Armando turns to Julia.
26:02He gives her two kisses and says...
26:05Hi, Julia.
26:07Nice to meet you.
26:10My sister is very shy.
26:13Especially when you meet strange people.
26:16Hello, Armando.
26:18She says and blushes.
26:24Then she keeps quiet.
26:28Your sister is really shy, isn't she?
26:32Armando comments, smiling.
26:35And truth.
26:37But you'll like her.
26:41Soon after, we go to Armando's apartment.
26:46We're going to stay there this semester.
26:49We took a taxi.
26:52After 45 minutes, we arrived in the center of Salvador.
26:57The taxi ride cost 81 reais and 50 cents.
27:06Armando says that the price is usually the same for this distance.
27:12We paid the taxi driver and got out of the car.
27:17It's June, but it's very hot and there's a cool wind blowing.
27:23We arrived at the apartment at lunchtime.
27:30My sister and I are very hungry.
27:34I ask.
27:36Armando, where can we have lunch?
27:40There are two good restaurants in this area.
27:44What kind of food do they have?
27:46One of the restaurants, Feijoada Maluca, has a wonderful feijoada.
27:54I recommend.
27:56You can go there by bus.
27:59The other serves very good fish.
28:02It's right next door.
28:05Julia, do you want to eat feijoada?
28:09I ask her.
28:11Yes, I'm hungry.
28:13Armando can't go with us.
28:18He is a teacher and has to give a class.
28:22So, Júlia and I go to the Feijoada restaurant.
28:28It's a short walk to the bus stop.
28:33I ask Julia.
28:34Hmm, what now?
28:38Which bus goes to the Feijoada Maluca restaurant?
28:42I don't know.
28:44Let's ask.
28:46She points to a man in a white shirt.
28:51We approached him.
28:54He smiles and says.
28:57Hello, can I help you?
29:00Hey.
29:02How can we get to the Feijoada Maluca restaurant?
29:06I ask him.
29:08It's easy.
29:10The Lapa bus goes in that direction.
29:13Straight to the Crazy Feijoada.
29:16But there's a little problem.
29:18Which?
29:20I ask.
29:21This bus is usually crowded at this time.
29:26He is well.
29:28Thanks.
29:29We say.
29:31Julia and I talked as we walked to the bus stop.
29:36She doesn't like the idea of taking the bus.
29:40She says.
29:42Daniel, let's eat at Peixe's restaurant.
29:46I don't want to get on a crowded bus.
29:48I know.
29:51But wait a minute.
29:53I have an idea.
29:55I'll take the bus to Feijoada Maluca and you go to Peixe's restaurant.
30:01Why?
30:03Because this way we can compare the two restaurants.
30:08Ah, good idea.
30:11All good.
30:13Enjoy.
30:14I'll call your cell phone later.
30:16And then she walks away.
30:22I catch the next bus and sit down.
30:26I'm very tired.
30:28I start to fall asleep.
30:31The bus system in Salvador is not good.
30:35But I try not to worry.
30:39Shortly after, I wake up.
30:41The bus is stopped.
30:45There is no one on the bus except me and the driver.
30:51Excuse me, where are we?
30:54I ask.
30:56We arrived in Lauro de Freitas.
30:59Says the driver.
31:01What?
31:03Lauro de Freitas?
31:04Are we in Lauro de Freitas?
31:07How can this be?
31:10Well, this is the shuttle bus.
31:13It runs the line between Salvador and Lauro de Freitas.
31:17He says.
31:19I don't believe.
31:21I got on the wrong bus.
31:24What am I going to do?
31:25I thank the driver and get off the bus.
31:32I pick up my cell phone to call my sister.
31:37But the cell phone doesn't turn on.
31:40The battery is dead.
31:42I look at my watch.
31:45It's a little after four in the afternoon.
31:49My sister doesn't know where I am.
31:51She must be very worried.
31:56I have to call her.
31:58I need to find a pay phone.
32:03I ask a woman on the street where there is a pay phone.
32:08There's one right there.
32:10She says, pointing.
32:14I thank the lady and go to the payphone.
32:17But when I get there, I remember that Julia's number is on my cell phone.
32:25I finally have a phone.
32:28But I can't use it because I don't have her number.
32:33And now?
32:35I think for a moment.
32:38I'm very hungry.
32:41I haven't eaten anything since breakfast.
32:44I decide to find a restaurant.
32:48I think about my problems later.
32:51I find a restaurant on the same street.
32:56The waiter comes to my table and says cheerfully.
33:01Good afternoon.
33:03Good afternoon.
33:05What do you want to order?
33:06I quickly look at the menu and speak in Portuguese.
33:13I want the feijoada.
33:16As?
33:18I didn't understand.
33:20He says in Portuguese.
33:23I try again.
33:25My Portuguese can't be that bad.
33:26Hmm...
33:27I wanted the feijoada.
33:31And I keep pointing like crazy at the word feijoada on the menu.
33:37And then I speak again in English.
33:41The waiter smiles and says to me in English.
33:45Thanks.
33:47I'm not from here.
33:49I'm new here and my Portuguese isn't very good.
33:52I start laughing out loud.
33:56Many people in the restaurant turn and look at me.
34:01I'm embarrassed.
34:04I didn't need to laugh so loud.
34:08But I don't care.
34:10That's it for today.
34:12This whole situation is very strange.
34:16My sister and I wanted to eat feijoada together.
34:20Now I'm here eating feijoada.
34:26But alone.
34:28And in Lauro de Freitas.
34:30And my sister doesn't know where I am.
34:33What irony!
34:35I finish dinner and pay the bill.
34:39And then it hit me.
34:42What do I do now?
34:45My cell phone doesn't work.
34:47There is a payphone.
34:50But I don't have my sister's number.
34:53What can I do?
34:55So, I remember.
34:58I can call London.
35:01I know my parents' home phone number.
35:06I go back to the payphone.
35:08I call my parents' house.
35:11The phone rings four times.
35:16Finally, my mother answers.
35:19Hello?
35:21Hi, Mom.
35:22This is Daniel.
35:24Daniel?
35:26All good?
35:28How is everything in Salvador?
35:30All good.
35:31Uh...
35:32Mother.
35:33I have a problem.
35:35What's wrong?
35:38Did something happen?
35:40No, Mom.
35:42Nothing wrong happened.
35:45Can you call Julia?
35:48Tell her I'm in Lauro de Freitas
35:51and that my cell phone is out of battery.
35:54In Lauro de Freitas?
35:57What are you doing in Lauro de Freitas?
36:01It's a long story, Mom.
36:04I'll tell you the details later.
36:08We finished our conversation.
36:11I decide to look for a room in a hotel.
36:14There's one at the end of the street.
36:16I'm going back to Salvador tomorrow.
36:20Right now, I need to sleep.
36:25I pay the daily rate in cash.
36:28I don't have any credit cards with me.
36:32I go to the room.
36:35I take off my clothes and lie down on the bed.
36:39I turn off the light and go to sleep.
36:42I'm really very tired.
36:44What a crazy day!
36:50Chapter 2
36:51Revision
36:53Summary
36:55Daniel and Júlia arrive in Salvador.
36:59Daniel's friend Armando meets them at the airport.
37:06Everyone goes to Armando's apartment.
37:10Daniel and Julia are hungry.
37:14Armando suggests two restaurants.
37:19Julia walks to a fish restaurant.
37:23Daniel takes a bus and goes to a feijoada restaurant.
37:30Daniel sleeps on the bus and wakes up in Lauro de Freitas.
37:34His cell phone is not working.
37:39He doesn't know his sister's phone number.
37:43Finally, he calls their mother.
37:48Afterwards, he spends the night in a hotel.
37:51Comprehension exercise.
37:52Mark only one answer for each question.
38:04Question 6
38:07Armando is...
38:10A. A friend of Daniel.
38:14Or B. A friend of Julia.
38:19Correct answer.
38:21Letter A. A friend of Daniel.
38:24Question 7
38:27In Salvador, the weather is...
38:32A. Hot.
38:35Or B. Neither hot nor cold.
38:39Not even cold.
38:42Correct answer.
38:44Letter A. Hot.
38:48Question 8
38:50Daniel and Júlia go from the airport to...
38:54A. The apartment of a friend of Armando.
38:59Or B. Armando's apartment.
39:04Correct answer.
39:06Correct.
39:07Letter B. Armando's apartment.
39:12Question 9
39:14Daniel can't make contact with his sister because...
39:19A. Your cell phone is out of battery.
39:24Or...
39:26B. He forgot to take his cell phone.
39:31Correct answer.
39:33Letter A.
39:34Your cell phone is out of battery.
39:39Question 10
39:41Daniel spends the night...
39:44A. In a hotel in Lauro de Freitas.
40:04It was!
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