25 min

language learning center · A2 · Lesson 6

Hobbies and frequency

Practice this topic in Portuguese: Hobbies and frequency.

Understand and learn

Work from a natural example to useful language, one small pattern, a spoken attempt, and a response that is relevant to your life.

Inês

Jogo ténis duas vezes por semana.

In my free time I go hiking.

Miguel

Costumo ler antes de dormir.

I have played guitar for two years.

Inês

Às vezes, faço caminhadas.

I normally practise at weekends.

Miguel

Raramente vejo televisão.

From time to time I go to concerts.

Notice, try, and speak

Understand a natural example and learn a small set of useful words, phrases, and patterns.

Useful words and phrases

These items were selected by the lesson curriculum for practical use—not extracted as an every-word list.

Learn these items
  • Jogo ténis duas vezes por semana.

    In my free time I go hiking.

    Jogo ténis duas vezes por semana.

  • Costumo ler antes de dormir.

    I have played guitar for two years.

    Costumo ler antes de dormir.

  • Às vezes, faço caminhadas.

    I normally practise at weekends.

    Às vezes, faço caminhadas.

  • Raramente vejo televisão.

    From time to time I go to concerts.

    Raramente vejo televisão.

  • Há quanto tempo tocas guitarra?

    Lately I have less time.

    Há quanto tempo tocas guitarra?

Notice, try, and speak

Which Portuguese sentence has this meaning: “In my free time I go hiking.”

Which Portuguese sentence has this meaning: “In my free time I go hiking.”

Make it yours

Say the five Portuguese turns aloud, then connect two of them naturally.

Change one detail so the message is true for your own life or opinion.

Use it with someone

Use this Portuguese in a real conversation

  1. 1. Jogo ténis duas vezes por semana.
  2. 2. Costumo ler antes de dormir.
  3. 3. Às vezes, faço caminhadas.
  4. 4. Raramente vejo televisão.
  5. 5. Há quanto tempo tocas guitarra?
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