Show Notes
Teenagers like going to bed late, but this can cause a problem when there is school the next day, what we call a “school night.” Parents try to get their children to go to sleep at a reasonable hour so they can be productive and energetic at school. Going to bed early is especially important when you have to catch a bus to get to school. Today’s episode we show how this debate goes.
Dialogue
A: Ana! Vai dormir! Já é mais de meia-noite!
B: Peraí. Deixa eu terminar esse vídeo.
A: Falta quanto tempo?
B: Ah, sei lá, tipo 20 minutos.
A: Você tem que desligar agora porque amanhã tem escola.
B: Tá, me dá um segundo.
A: Se você acordar muito tarde vai perder o ônibus.
B: Aí você me leva de carro?
A: Vamos ver.... agora larga esse celular.
B: Um segundo!
A: Ana! Can you please go to sleep? It’s past midnight!
B: Wait, let me finish this video.
A: How much longer is it?
B: Uhhh, I don’t know, like 20 minutes
A: You have to turn it off now ‘cause it’s a school night.
B: Okay, give me a sec.
A: If you wake up too late then you’ll miss the bus.
B: Then can you drive me?
A: We’ll see about that… now just get off your phone.
B: In a sec!
More from Língua da Gente - Portuguese Podcast: Lessons
We all need a little help sometimes, and fortunately good neighbors, friends, and church groups rally to help out and provide community service. Here in Texas natural disasters seem to top the list: tornados, hurricanes, floods and fires. In today’s episode it is time to put together some food packages. Feel free to join us if you’d like to.
Final exams are very stressful for high school students. With one test determining 25% of their semester average, students need to ace these tests to do well. Finals week comes at the end of every semester. While students usually have 4 classes a day, on finals week they have 2 two-hour long exam periods; the day ends at lunch time.
You can’t get around it, home ownership implies a lawn, and lawns need to be mowed. Some people love it, some people hate it. A beautiful lawn is always a symbol of a well-kept yard. In today’s episode, once again it is time to mow the lawn.
Sometimes you are really hungry but don’t have any time to cook. Other times, you simply don’t feel like cooking or are having a craving for that dish from your favorite restaurant. In these cases, ordering takeout is a great idea!
One of the delights of summertime is the chance to grow your own vegetables in a garden. It’s a little tricky with the weather, a need to water, and a constant battle with the bugs. But nothing tastes as good as a fresh tomato from the garden. Wish us luck, and happy harvesting.