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  A2 European Portuguese News | Wakefield Shock Wigan 33-6 to Reach First Final 27.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Wakefield Trinity shock Wigan Warriors 33-6 to reach the Super League Grand Final for the first time. Also: TikTok agrees to pay Alabama at least $100 million and introduces new safety rules for teenagers.Hoje: Wakefield chega à final pela primeira vez · TikTok paga milhões e muda regras.Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai pagar = is going to pay. Vocabulary: a pausa (break), a utilização (use), o limite (limit).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Why Pope Leo XIV Fears AI Could Change Humanity 26.09.2026 9min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Pope Leo XIV warns in Paris that artificial intelligence and new technologies could undermine humanity, calling for ethical judgment. Also: A new CESifo study finds no clear, widespread loss of jobs or hiring among recent college graduates, although future risks remain.Hoje: Papa alerta para os riscos da inteligência artificial · Estudo não mostra grande perda de empregos.Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode ser útil = can be useful. Vocabulary: a dignidade (dignity), o risco (risk), a tarefa (task).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | NASA and China Race for the Moon's Best Sites 25.09.2026 10min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: NASA worries China could block access to valuable sites at the Moon's south pole. Also: Hyundai could outsell Ford in the United States for the first time in a quarter.Hoje: Disputa por lugares importantes na Lua · Hyundai pode ultrapassar a Ford.Today’s European Portuguese focus: dever + infinitivo = to be expected to. Vocabulary: o gelo (ice), a sombra (shade or shadow), chegar (to arrive or reach).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Why Trump Gave Xi a Red-Carpet Welcome 24.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Trump greets Xi Jinping with a rare arrival ceremony in Washington, as the US and China extend their trade truce and keep tensions over trade, Taiwan, and AI in the background. Also: Britain's regulator opens an investigation into Pornhub's age checks, asking whether the new system really keeps children away from adult content.Hoje: Trump recebe Xi com tapete vermelho · Ofcom investiga verificações de idade.Today’s European Portuguese focus: recebeu = received = received. Vocabulary: o tapete (carpet), a bandeira (flag), o hino (anthem).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Can Aurora Reach Profitability by 2028? 23.09.2026 9min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Aurora wants to grow fast and reach profit by 2028, with more driverless trucks on Texas highways. Also: Meta's Muse app climbs to the top as shoppers use AI to compare deals and find products faster.Hoje: Aurora quer lucro em 2028 · Muse lidera na App Store.Today’s European Portuguese focus: quer aumentar = wants to increase = wants to increase. Vocabulary: camião (truck), autónomo (autonomous), mercadoria (goods).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Hundreds of Flights Disrupted by a Cut Fiber Line 22.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A new statement from more than 20 countries says AI should stay under human direction, with leaders warning that rapid development could outpace risk control. Also: Hundreds of flights in the New York and Philadelphia area were canceled, delayed, or diverted after an accidental cut to a backup fiber line disrupted air traffic data.Hoje: IA sob direção humana · Corte num cabo atrasa voos.Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a crescer, is growing = is growing. Vocabulary: o desenvolvimento (development), a direção (direction), a lei (the law).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-22 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Australia Could See More People Reach Their 90s 21.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Australia's long-term forecast says more people may live into their 90s, with women and men expected to live longer. Also: Chiltern Railways moves into public ownership, with more services and extra seats planned.Hoje: Mais pessoas vivem até aos 90 anos · Chiltern passa para o controlo público.Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi trazido para o controlo público = was brought into public ownership. Vocabulary: passou (went from one state to another), controlo (control; management), passageiros (passengers).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Can Trump Seal Greenland's Security Deal? 20.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Trump says the US has a security agreement with Denmark over Greenland, but the deal seems to stop short of full control and still leaves questions about access and military. Also: Trump says he will create a new AI Force and appoint an AI czar, while dismissing fears about AI growth as a hoax.Hoje: Trump anuncia acordo sobre Gronelândia · Trump fala numa nova força de IA.Today’s European Portuguese focus: dizer que quer ajudar = to say that he wants to help. Vocabulary: o acordo (deal), a força (force), o crescimento (growth).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Mbappé Leaves Nike for On 19.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Mbappé signs a new deal with On after Nike chooses not to renew. Also: A US poll shows many people want AI to slow down, not stop.Hoje: Mbappé assina acordo com a On · Muitos querem abrandar a IA.Today’s European Portuguese focus: a conversa não é simples, the conversation is not simple = the conversation is not simple. Vocabulary: o acordo (agreement), a sondagem (poll), a preocupação (concern).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-19 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Why King Charles Says AI Must Stay Under Control 18.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: King Charles warns AI leaders about serious dangers if the technology falls into the wrong hands, and says it must serve people, community, and nature. Also: A researcher in the Netherlands finds a tiny 1,700-year-old fragment of Homer's Odyssey hidden inside a library book.Hoje: Carlos III avisa sobre IA · Fragmento raro da Odisseia.Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi uma surpresa - it was a surprise = it was a surprise. Vocabulary: o pedaço (piece), a descoberta (discovery), o tesouro (treasure).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Why the US Federal Reserve Raised Rates Again 17.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The US central bank raises interest rates for the first time in over three years, as inflation stays high and borrowers feel the pressure. Also: Syria's parliament abolishes an old anti-terror court and raises fresh tensions in the north-east.Hoje: Fed sobe juros outra vez · Síria acaba com tribunal antigo.Today’s European Portuguese focus: reuniu-se, gathered together / met = gathered together / met. Vocabulary: juro (interest rate), meta (target), preço (price).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-17 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Why Did NATO Shoot Down a Drone Over Lithuania? 16.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A NATO jet shoots down a suspected Russian drone over Lithuania, after it entered from Belarus. Also: GM launches a new in-car software experience for redesigned pickup trucks.Hoje: Drone suspeito abatido na Lituânia · GM lança novo software nos carros.Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a ser examinados, are being examined = are being examined. Vocabulary: suspeito (suspected), destroços (debris), examinar (to examine).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Why Iran's Nuclear Chief Was Blocked from Vienna 15.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Iran's nuclear chief is blocked from attending a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa reversal, and Tehran accuses the US of pressure. Also: Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative, adding new European security ties as doubts grow about Russia and US protection.Hoje: Chefe nuclear do Irão impedido de ir a Viena · Finlândia junta-se ao guarda-chuva nuclear francês.Today’s European Portuguese focus: ir a Viena, to go to Vienna = to go to Vienna. Vocabulary: visto (visa), reunião (meeting), equipa (team).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Can Céline Dion Pull Off Her Comeback? 14.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A John Deere tractor is repaired with the company's self-repair service, but farmers are still skeptical. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away and a health battle.Hoje: Trator reparado sozinho · Regresso de Céline Dion.Today’s European Portuguese focus: fez uma promessa, made a promise = made a promise. Vocabulary: a relva (grass), o clique (click), os fios (wires).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Can USA Keep Their 35-Game Run Alive? 13.09.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: The USA beat Spain 76-66 in a tense semifinal and stretched their winning run to 35 games before a final against France. Also: UK data shows AI may be hurting computer science job prospects, with fewer graduates landing coding and software roles.Hoje: EUA vencem Espanha e vão à final · IA afeta emprego de licenciados.Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai ser, is going to be = is going to be. Vocabulary: vantagem (lead), ritmo (pace), pontos (points).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Sabalenka and Rybakina Face Off for US Open Glory 12.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with the title and world ranking on the line. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the shofar's horn sound becomes the holiday's powerful ritual voice.Hoje: Sabalenka e Rybakina na final · O som do shofar.Today’s European Portuguese focus: é tocado, is played = is played. Vocabulary: chifre (horn), som (sound), festa (celebration).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-12 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Can Macy's Turnaround Keep Growing? 11.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Macy's reports stronger results, lifts its outlook, and says its turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android now lets people securely move logins between password managers on their phone.Hoje: Macy’s melhora resultados e sobe previsões · Android muda logins entre gestores.Today’s European Portuguese focus: funciona com a aplicação da Google, works with the Google app = works with the Google app. Vocabulary: telemóvel (mobile phone), opção (option), aplicação (app).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-11 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Can Coco Gauff Come Back to Win? 10.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Coco Gauff saves two match points and reaches the US Open semifinals after a tough comeback win. Also: Scientists find signs that ancient foragers in Indonesia may have used betel nuts 25,000 years ago.Hoje: Gauff dá a volta e vence · Noz-de-bétele com sinais antigos.Today’s European Portuguese focus: vencer = to win. Vocabulary: reviravolta (turnaround), desgaste (wear), hipótese (hypothesis).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | Will Apple Deliver Its First Foldable Phone? 09.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: Apple is expected to show its first foldable phone and new CEO John Ternus at a September 9 event. Also: A European watchdog says illegal cigarette factories are growing across the EU and costing billions in tax revenue.Hoje: Apple mostra iPhone dobrável · Fábricas ilegais crescem na UE.Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai apresentar = is going to present. Vocabulary: o relatório (report), o dinheiro (money), a produção (production).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-09 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A2 European Portuguese News | How One Small Town Sheltered 7,000 Stranded People 07.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.In this episode: A small town in Newfoundland sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 38 planes were grounded on 9/11, turning churches, schools, and a hockey rink into places of refuge. Also: Jamaica is taking a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking for legal advice on whether the forced transport of Africans to Jamaica was lawful and what Britain owes.Hoje: Gander recebe 7.000 pessoas · Jamaica leva petição ao rei.Today’s European Portuguese focus: Estamos a falar de Gander., we are talking about Gander = we are talking about Gander. Vocabulary: o abrigo (shelter), o voluntário (volunteer), o conselho (advice).Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-07 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.