THE NEWS BROADCAST IN PORTUGUESE (B1)
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACTIVITY?
WHY IS LISTENING COMPREHENSION IMPORTANT?
Firstly, because it is impossible to speak Portuguese with someone if we do not understand what our interlocutor is saying. Secondly, because as listening comprehension improves, the Portuguese learner can use the information they receive (verbs, prepositions, articles, syntax) to answer questions effectively.
WHAT KIND OF NEWS PROGRAMS CAN I WATCH ON THIS PAGE?
Having experienced living in a foreign country, I know that it is not only challenging to speak a foreign language but also to understand the daily issues that affect that country and the people living there. In other words, it is difficult to watch the news from a foreign country and grasp what is happening and what topics are being discussed. On this page, we aim to help students improve their listening comprehension skills while also enabling them to understand the key topics and figures in Portuguese culture.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WATCHING THE NEWS ON PORTUGUESE TELEVISION AND WATCHING THESE VIDEOS?
Watching the news directly on Portuguese television is an excellent listening comprehension activity for advanced students (C1 and C2 levels). The videos you will find on this page have been designed and structured for B1-level students. This means that the grammar and vocabulary are tailored to this initial stage of learning the Portuguese language.