Content for Unidades A and B and Suplementos
All units in this textbook are divided into Part A and Part B. 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 |
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| VIDEOS Oi, Tudo bem? (Greetings) |
E aí Cythia? (Greetings) |
| PODCASTS – LÍNGUA DA GENTE Você vem de onde Paulo? – Beginning 01 – Were 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) |
| 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 (eg. comer) present of the verb to prefer (preferir) |
question pronouns (quando, onde, como, por que) |
| READINGS Djamila Ribeiro – Autora e Ativista Afro-Brasileira |
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| 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/x) 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)
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| VIDEOS |
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)
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| READINGS
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| VIDEOS |
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 diretions) 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 |
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| 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) |
| POD-CASTS 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.
