Brazilian Portuguese for Travel

• Numbers (Números):

  • Learn to count from 1 to 100.
  • Important phrases:
    • Quantos anos você tem? (How old are you?)
    • Eu tenho ___ anos. (I am ___ years old.)
    • Quanto custa? (How much does it cost?)

• Dates (Datas):

  • Days of the week:
    • Segunda-feira (Monday), Terça-feira (Tuesday), Quarta-feira (Wednesday), Quinta-feira(Thursday), Sexta-feira (Friday), Sábado (Saturday), Domingo (Sunday)
  • Months of the year:
    • Janeiro (January), Fevereiro (February), Março (March), and so on.

• Telling Time (Horas):

  • How to ask the time:
    • Que horas são? (What time is it?)
  • How to answer:
    • São ___ horas. (It’s ___ o’clock.)
  • Learn to understand time-related expressions like:
    • de manhã (in the morning), à tarde (in the afternoon), à noite (in the evening)

Lesson 2: Numbers (Números)

Objectives:

• Learn to count from 1 to 100.
• Understand and use important phrases related to age and prices.
• Learn the days of the week and months of the year in Portuguese.
• Ask and tell the time in Portuguese.

Materials:

• Visual Aids: Number charts, and flashcards with numbers, days, and months.
• Handouts: Summary sheets with key phrases and vocabulary.
• Audio Clips: Recordings of numbers, days, and time phrases.

Script for Lesson 3 Video: Ordering Food and Drinks

[Scene 1: Intro - Marcelo Speaking to Camera]
(Background: A bustling Brazilian café or street market.)

Marcelo:
Oi, pessoal! Welcome to Lesson 3 of your Brazilian Portuguese for Travel course. Today, I’m going to show you how to order food and drinks like a local in Brazil! Trust me, once you master this, you’ll feel right at home in any Brazilian café or restaurant.

[Scene 2: Asking for the Menu]
(Background: Marcelo sitting at a table, waiter bringing a menu.)

Marcelo:
Let’s start with something simple: asking for the menu. You can say:
“Posso ver o cardápio, por favor?”
This means, “Can I see the menu, please?”
[Text appears on screen: “Posso ver o cardápio, por favor?”]

Give it a try! Repeat after me:
“Posso ver o cardápio, por favor?”

[Scene 3: Ordering Food]
(Background: Marcelo holding a menu, pointing at a dish.)

Marcelo:
Now, let’s order some food. You’ll want to use the phrase:
“Eu gostaria de…”
which means, “I would like…”
For example:
“Eu gostaria de uma feijoada.”
(That’s Brazil’s famous black bean stew!)
[Text appears on screen: “Eu gostaria de uma feijoada.”]

Let’s practice! Say it with me:
“Eu gostaria de uma feijoada.”

[Scene 4: Ordering Drinks]
(Background: Marcelo holding a drink menu, smiling.)

Marcelo:
Now, let’s order something to drink. The phrase is the same:
“Eu gostaria de…”
For example:
“Eu gostaria de uma água, por favor.”
(I’d like some water, please.)
Or if you want to try Brazil’s signature drink, say:
“Eu gostaria de uma caipirinha.”
[Text appears on screen: “Eu gostaria de uma caipirinha.”]

Repeat after me:
“Eu gostaria de uma caipirinha.”
Perfect for when you’re relaxing on the beach!

[Scene 5: Asking for the Bill]
(Background: Marcelo signaling for the bill.)

Marcelo:
Once you’re done, it’s time to ask for the bill. You simply say:
“A conta, por favor.”
(The bill, please.)
[Text appears on screen: “A conta, por favor.”]

Easy, right? Repeat it:
“A conta, por favor!”

[Scene 6: Cultural Tip]
(Background: Marcelo giving a casual tip, standing in a market or café.)

Marcelo:
Here’s a quick tip: in Brazil, it’s common to leave a 10% tip if the service isn’t included. Always check the bill to see if it’s already added!

[Scene 7: Outro - Friendly Tone]
(Background: Marcelo wrapping up with a smile.)

Marcelo:
Great job! Now you know how to confidently order food and drinks in Brazil. Keep practicing these phrases, and you’ll feel like a local in no time. Join me in the next lesson where we’ll explore numbers and dates. See you there! Até logo!

[Text on screen: “Até logo!”]