Content for Unidades A and B and Suplementos
All units in this textbook are divided into Part A and Part B (except Unit 8). Part A of each unit introduces the new content and the primary language functions in context. Part B expands the material by revising some of the already presented vocabulary and tasks and introducing new vocabulary and language functions.
After each Part, there is a section called Suplementos. The Suplementos section contains expanded grammar explanations and practice exercises.
Below is an index of the content covered per unit for quick reference.
UNIDADE 1 – PARTE A
Apresentações
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Greet people
- Introduce yourself in Portuguese.
- Say the alphabet in Portuguese.
- List the days of the week and the months.
- Say where you are from and where you live.
- List numbers from 1 to 31.
- Name objects in the classroom.
VOCABULARY
Greetings; days of the week; months; numbers (1–31); objects in the classroom
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Questions with “Qual”; present of the verb to be (ser); there is/there are (tem); preposition “de” and “em”; contractions do, da, dos, das / no, na, nos, nas; Português para Principiantes: formal and informal “you” in Portuguese
READINGS
A Sala de Aula Ideal
VIDEOS
Oi, Tudo bem? (Greetings); E aí Cythia? (Greetings)
PODCASTS – LÍNGUA DA GENTE
Você vem de onde Paulo? – Beginning 01 – Where are you from?
Suplementos—Unidade 1—Parte A
Grammar
- Subject pronouns
- The verb SER (to be)
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 1 – PARTE B
O Dia a dia
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Say and ask the time in Portuguese.
- List the days of the week.
- List some daily activities.
- List some leisure activities.
- Answer some simple questions about your daily routines.
- Answer some simple questions about your leisure activities.
VOCABULARY
Numbers (1–50); meals; daily and leisure activities
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
How to tell the time (e.g. São 5 horas); present of regular verbs – AR conjugation; expressions of frequency (e.g. uma vez por mês); present of the verb to sleep (dormir); Português para Principiantes: demonstrative adjectives and regular verbs in the present indicative tense
READINGS
A Vida dos Estudantes Universitários; A Vida no Rio de Janeiro
VIDEOS
E aí Cynthia! Que horas são? (Telling time)
Suplementos—Unidade 1—Parte B
Grammar
- Conjugation of regular -AR verbs
Vocabulary
- Common -AR verbs
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 2 – PARTE A
Descrições
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- List basic colors.
- Describe physical appearances and personalities.
- List some daily and leisure activities.
- Ask simple questions about daily routines.
- List modes of transportation.
- List the months.
- Propose simple plans for the weekends/future months.
VOCABULARY
Clothing items; colors; physical and personality descriptors; daily activities (e.g. comer, beber, escrever); modes of transportation; types of restaurants (e.g. brasileiro, mexicano); months of the year
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Present of regular verbs in ER (e.g. comer); present of the verb to prefer (preferir); question pronouns (quando, onde, como, por que); future with verb IR (e.g. Eu vou estudar amanhã); Português para Principiantes: possessive adjectives and plurals of nouns and adjectives
READINGS
Djamila Ribeiro – Autora e Ativista Afro-Brasileira
VIDEOS
Nossa! Que cabelo bonito! Cê pintou? (Making compliments about someone’s physical appearance)
Suplementos—Unidade 2—Parte A
Grammar
- Gender of nouns
- Definite and indefinite articles
- Adjectives
- The verb IR (to go)
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 2 – PARTE B
AS Profissões
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Talk about personalities and some professions.
- Talk about leisure activities and daily routines.
- Ask simple questions about daily routines and leisure activities.
- Talk briefly about what your city has to offer.
- Make recommendations of activities in your city.
- Group Project: Plan a fun weekend in your city.
VOCABULARY
Descriptors for personalities (e.g. simpática/o); name of professions; daily and leisure activities; types of TV shows (e.g. novela, filme); parts of the house; places at the university
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Present of the verb to see (ver) and to read (ler); present of the verb to do/to make (fazer); question pronouns (onde, quando, por que, a que horas); there is/there are (tem); recommendations with the verbs should/can (dever/poder); Português para Principiantes: demonstrative adjectives and some irregular verbs in the present tense
Suplementos—Unidade 2—Parte B
Grammar
- The verb GOSTAR (to like)
- Conjugation of regular -ER/-IR verbs
- Plural nouns and adjectives
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 3 – PARTE A
A Universidade
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Talk about how you are.
- Talk briefly about your classes and professors.
- Say what you can and cannot do at your university/college.
- Talk about the clothes you wear to school and on the weekends.
- Talk about the weather in your city and make recommendations for clothing.
VOCABULARY
Descriptors of feelings and states of being (e.g. com fome, com sede, feliz); university courses (e.g. letras, engenharia); vocabulary related to the university (e.g. bolsa de estudos, cantina, pesquisa); clothing items; weather
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Present of the verb to be (estar); question pronouns (quantas, quantos, quando); present of the verb can (poder); recommendations with verbs should, can, need, and have (Você deve/pode/precisa/tem que); Português para Principiantes: the verbs Ser and Estar
Suplementos—Unidade 3—Parte A
Vocabulary
- Numbers between 50 and 109.
Grammar
- The verb TER (to have)
- Possession, age, and obligation with TER
- The verbs PODER (to be able to) and QUERER (to want)
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 3 – PARTE B
OS Esportes
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Talk about exams, quizzes, and feelings.
- Talk about places at your university.
- Give directions at your university.
- Talk about sports played at your institution.
- Ask questions about schools in Brazil.
- Compare schools in Brazil with the U.S.
- Group Project: Pack your bags and make plans for a study abroad trip to Araraquara, São Paulo.
VOCABULARY
Places at the university (e.g. dormitório); locations (e.g. norte, sul, leste, oeste); sports
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Present of verb to become and to live (ficar/morar); present of the verb preparar-se (to prepare); present continuous with ing (ando/endo/indo); verbs to give directions (e.g. vai reto); question pronouns (onde, quando, com quem, como, por que, quantos, quantas); present of verb “to be able to” (conseguir); present of the verb “to come” (vir); Português para Principiantes: Pronunciation of Brazilian Portuguese
READINGS
Práticas Culturais – Pedir carona; A vida universitária; Enem: vale a pena estudar agora? Dicas para se preparar
VIDEOS
Felipe, sabe onde fica a biblioteca? (Giving directions); Onde você mora? (talking about where someone lives); Gente, eu sou nova por aqui (asking about places to live); Como é que vocês vêm pra faculdade? (talking about how to get to school)
Suplementos—Unidade 3—Parte B
Grammar
- Possessive adjectives
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 4 – PARTE A
A Comida
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- List the name of some foods.
- Ask questions about a menu.
- Order food in a restaurant in Brazil.
- Understand a reading about a traditional dish.
- Talk about your favorite dishes.
VOCABULARY
Name of meals; food and beverage; silverware
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Questions with “qual”; present of verb to be (ser); there is/there are (tem); preposition “de” and “em”; contractions do, da, dos, das / no, na, nos, nas; Português para Principiantes: syllabification and stress
READINGS
Receita de Feijoada
VIDEOS
O que iria beber hoje? (Ordering drinks); E aí? Você vai pra Festa Junina? (Inviting/Making plans)
Suplementos—Unidade 4—Parte A
Grammar
- Two verbs that mean “to know”—SABER and CONHECER
- More irregular verbs (PEDIR, SERVIR, and DIZER)
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 4 – PARTE B
OS Restaurantes
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- List the names of places to eat and where to buy food.
- List the name of some foods.
- Buy food from a street vendor and at a restaurant.
- Understand a reading about a typical dish in Brazil.
- Make suggestions of places to eat in your city.
VOCABULARY
Places to buy food; food items in a bakery and snacks; food restrictions
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Present of the verb to buy (comprar); present of the verb to do/to make (fazer); verb to know (conhecer/saber); Português para Principiantes: basic contractions of definite articles and common prepositions
READINGS
Práticas Culturais – Vender Doces; Hábitos Regionais
VIDEOS
Tô vendendo bolo no Campus hoje; Ah moça, me dá um pedaço desse bolo? (Buying street food); Lari, cê conhece o Felipe? (Introductions)
PODCASTS – LÍNGUA DA GENTE
Qual é o prato do dia? (Elementary 04 – What is Today’s Special?)
Suplementos—Unidade 4—Parte B
Grammar
- More about plurals
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 5 – PARTE A
A Família
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- List the names of the members of a family.
- Present your immediate family.
- Talk about activities that you do with your family.
- Talk about house chores.
- List the parts of the house.
- Choose an apartment to rent.
VOCABULARY
This unit covers vocabulary related to nuclear and extended family, physical descriptions, daily activities, house chores, and parts of the house along with common furniture items.
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Students will work with the present tense of the verb pedir (to ask), prepositions of place such as atrás and encima, and the present tense of the verb precisar (to need). From Português para Principiantes, learners will also study selected irregular verbs in the present tense and basic introductory vocabulary.
READINGS
The reading selection for this unit is “Apartamento para Alugar.”
Suplementos—Unidade 5—Parte A
Grammar
- Conjugation and use of the verb DAR
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 5 – PARTE B
AS Casas
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Talk about your extended family.
- Talk about celebrations with your family.
- Describe your ideal house and neighborhood.
- List places to go in your neighborhood.
- Understand the key differences between some types of neighborhoods in Brazil.
- Choose a place to stay in a trip to Brazil.
VOCABULARY
This unit introduces vocabulary related to extended family, special dates such as Dia das Mães, national holidays in Brazil, different types of houses, parts of the house and common furniture items, and places found in a typical neighborhood.
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Students will practice the present tense of the verb pedir (to ask), prepositions of place such as atrás and encima, and the present tense of the verb precisar (to need). From Português para Principiantes, the unit also includes work with adjectives, numbers from 1 to 50, and telling time.
READINGS
The reading selection for this unit is “Edifício Copan.”
PODCASTS
Listening practice comes from Língua da Gente, specifically the episode “Banho Público” (Elementary 10 – I’ve Got to Go Bad).
Suplementos—Unidade 5—Parte B
Grammar
- Comparisons (equal and unequal)
- Gerunds and the present progressive
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 6 – PARTE A
As Viagens
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- do a check-in in a hotel in Portuguese.
- talk briefly about a past trip.
- understand the main ideas on a reading about Mozambique.
- plan a trip to Maputo, Mozambique.
- ask simple questions about places to visit in Maputo, Mozambique.
- say some activities that you have done last weekend.
VOCABULARY
This unit introduces vocabulary related to different types of accommodations such as hotel and albergue, special dates like Dia das Mães, national holidays in Brazil, various types of houses, parts of the house and common furniture items, and places typically found in a neighborhood.
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Students will work with the present tense of the verbs viajar (to travel) and falar (to speak). They will also study the simple past of fazer (to do/make) and ir (to go), as well as the past forms of ficar (to become/stay), dançar (to dance), and sair (to go out). The unit includes the simple past of ser (to be), question pronouns such as onde, como, quando, and quanto, and from Português para Principiantes, the simple past and spelling changes of irregular verbs.
READINGS
Reading selections include “Moçambique” and “Matapa.”
PODCASTS
Listening practice comes from Língua da Gente podcasts
Suplementos—Unidade 6—Parte A
Grammar
- Preterite of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
- Models for each conjugation
- Framing devices for the past tense
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 6 – PARTE B
O Transporte
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- plan a trip between Maputo and Pemba in Mozambique.
- bargain in a street fair in Portuguese
- ask for simple information
- talk briefly about your background
- understand a text about cultural artifacts from Mozambique
- plan your trip back home
VOCABULARY
Modes of transportation; leisure activities; places to visit in a trip
LANGUAGE STRUCTURES
Past simple of the verbs to talk/to drink (falar/beber); past simple of the verbs to ask/to give/to have/to be (pedir, dar, ter, estar); giving directions (e.g. vire à esquerda); adverbs of time (e.g. geralmente); Português para Principiantes: verbs ser/estar, definite and indefinite articles, negative responses, and nationalities
READINGS
Práticas Culturais: Negociar Preços; Capulana
PODCASTS
Língua da Gente
Suplementos—Unidade 6—Parte B
Grammar
- The preterite of the verb PODER
- Conjugation of PODER in both the present and past tenses
- The preterite of the verb SABER
- Conjugation of SABER in both the present and past tenses
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 7 – PARTE A
O Corpo Humano
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- talk about activities you did last week
- name the body parts
- describe briefly simple medical conditions, such as a cold, for example
- ask for advice in a pharmacy and buy medicine
- understand a text about Angola
Suplementos—Unidade 7—Parte A
Grammar
- The imperative (commands)
- How to make singular and plural affirmative commands
- How to make singular and plural negative commands
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 7 – PARTE B
A Sua Vida
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- talk about your life during your time in high school
- compare your highschool experiences with college
- talk about activities you used to do as a child
- talk about exercises that one can do at the gym
- understand a text about Angola
Suplementos—Unidade 7—Parte B
Grammar
- The imperfect
- How to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the imperfect
- How to use the imperfect
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
UNIDADE 8 – PARTE A
Viagem a Lisboa e Invenções
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- understand a reading about Portugal
- talk about important historical events
- understand a text about great inventions
- make a check-in in a hotel in Lisbon
- ask short questions about things to do in Lisbon
- describe in some details a tourist site
Suplementos—Unidade 8—Parte A
Grammar
- Talking about the future
- Using the verb IR to express future actions
- Conjugating verbs in the future tense
- Note about the differences between the Spanish and Portuguese
Interactive Exercises
- Activities covering vocabulary and grammar covered in this unit.
