THE PHRASE OF THE DAY Gostava que o Ross fosse presidente da associação para unir pessoas de todas as gerações e backgrounds. [gosh-TAH-vuh kuh oo ROSS FOH-suh preh-zee-DEN-tuh dah ah-soh-see-ah-SOW puh-rah oo-NEER puh-SO-ush duh TOH-dush ush zhuh-rah-SOHNSh ee back-GROWNDSH] = I'd like Ross to be association president to unite people from all generations and backgrounds. Why This Is B2 Level A1 = join request A2 = activities B1 = integration purpose B2 = LEADERSHIP VISION + COMMUNITY UNITY ✅ Double subjunctive (gostava que + fosse) ✅ Purpose of leadership (para unir) ✅ Inclusive language (todas gerações) ✅ Strategic community thinking 🎯 Perfect for association elections! GRAMMAR BREAKDOWN 1. "GOSTAVA QUE" = I'D LIKE THAT (Imperfect Subjunctive Wish) Gostava = would like [gosh-TAH-vuh] (imperfect conditional) Que = that [kuh] (subjunctive trigger) TRIGGERS IMPERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE: Gostava que [gosh-TAH-vuh kuh] + [subjunctive] = polite wish/suggestion Pronunciation: stress on TAH syllable [gosh-TAH-vuh] 2. "FOSSE PRESIDENTE" = WERE PRESIDENT (Imperfect Subjunctive) Fosse = were [FOH-suh] (imperfect subjunctive of ser) Presidente = president [preh-zee-DEN-tuh] Imperfect subjunctive = hypothetical/polite: Fosse presidente [FOH-suh preh-zee-DEN-tuh] = were president (not reality yet) Fizesse isso [fee-ZEH-suh EE-soo] = did that (hypothetical) Stress on final 'a' in "fosse" [FOH-suh] 3. "PARA UNIR" = TO UNITE (Infinitive Purpose) Para = for/to (purpose marker) [puh-rah] Unir = to unite/bring together [oo-NEER] B2 purpose infinitives: Para unir [puh-rah oo-NEER] = to unite Para incluir [puh-rah een-kloo-EER] = to include Para integrar [puh-rah een-tuh-GRAHR] = to integrate Para fortalecer [puh-rah for-tuh-luh-SER] = to strengthen 4. "TODAS AS GERAÇÕES E BACKGROUNDS" = ALL GENERATIONS AND BACKGROUNDS Todas as = all the (inclusive) [TOH-dush ush] Gerações = generations [zhuh-rah-SOHNSh] Backgrounds = backgrounds (loanword) [back-GROWNDSH]

THE PHRASE OF THE DAY Quero integrar-me na comunidade através da associação local. [KEH-roo een-tee-GRAHR-muh nuh koo-moo-NEE-dah-duh ah-trah-VEZH dah ah-soh-see-ah-SOW loh-KAHL] = I want to integrate into the community through the local association. Why This Is B1 Level A1 = join request A2 = activities description B1 = PURPOSE + COMMUNITY IMPACT ✅ Reflexive integration verb ✅ Purpose preposition (através) ✅ Community consciousness ✅ Long-term belonging expression 🌍 Perfect for explaining WHY you join! GRAMMAR BREAKDOWN 1. "INTEGRAR-ME" = INTEGRATE MYSELF (Reflexive Verb) Integrar = to integrate [een-tee-GRAHR] Me = myself (reflexive pronoun) [muh] Reflexive = action done TO oneself Integrar-me = integrate myself [een-tee-GRAHR-muh] (into group) B1 reflexives show personal transformation: Adaptar-me = adapt myself [uh-dahp-TAHR-muh] Envolver-me = involve myself [en-vohl-VEHR-muh] Participar = participate (already reflexive) [par-tee-pahr] 2. "NA COMUNIDADE" = INTO THE COMMUNITY Na = into the (em + a) [nuh] Comunidade = community [koo-moo-NEE-dah-duh] Stress on NEE syllable [koo-moo-NEE-dah-duh] B1 abstract nouns: Comunidade = community [koo-moo-NEE-dah-duh] Sociedade = society [soh-see-uh-DAH-duh] Cultura = culture [kool-TOO-rah] Identidade = identity [ee-den-tee-DAH-duh] 3. "ATRAVÉS DA" = THROUGH THE Através = through/via [ah-trah-VEZH] Da = of the (de + a) [dah] KEY PRONUNCIATION: - Through = [ah-trah-VEZH] - The ZH sound (like "measure") - Nasal 'a' vowel - Very common in EP! Purpose prepositions (B1 level): Através de = through [ah-trah-VEZH duh] Graças a = thanks to [GRAH-sush ah] Por meio de = by means of [poor MAY-oo duh] 4. "ASSOCIAÇÃO LOCAL" = LOCAL ASSOCIATION Local = local [loh-KAHL] (adjective) Shows geographical/community specificity Stress on final syllable [loh-KAHL] B1 ASSOCIATION VOCABULARY Integration = Integração [een-tuh-grah-SOW] 🌍 Community = Comunidade [koo-moo-NEE-dah-duh] 👥

═══════════════════════════════ THE PHRASE OF THE DAY A associação tem atividades mensais e reunimo-nos no último sábado. [ah ah-soh-see-ah-SOW tem ah-tee-vee-DAH-dush men-SAH-eesh ee ruh-oo-NEE-moosh noo OOL-tee-moo SAH-buh-doo] = The association has monthly activities and we meet on the last Saturday. Why This Is A2 Level A1 = join request (quero entrar) A2 = WHAT HAPPENS (activities + schedule) ✅ Regular events description ✅ Frequency expressions ✅ Reflexive meeting language ✅ Community rhythm explanation 🎯 Perfect for understanding Portuguese social life! GRAMMAR BREAKDOWN 1. "TEM ATIVIDADES" = HAS ACTIVITIES Tem = has [tem] (present 3rd person of ter) Atividades = activities [ah-tee-vee-DAH-dush] (plural noun) Simple possession structure: Tem = has [tem] Faz = does/makes [fahz] Organiza = organizes [or-gah-NEE-zuh] 2. "MENSAIS" = MONTHLY (Frequency Adverb) Mensais = monthly [men-SAH-eesh] Semanais = weekly [suh-muh-NAH-eesh] Anuais = yearly [uh-noo-AH-eesh] Diárias = daily [dee-AH-ree-ush] A2 frequency words make you sound LOCAL: Temos atividades mensais = We have monthly activities [teh-moosh ah-tee-vee-DAH-dush men-SAH-eesh] Reunimo-nos semanalmente = We meet weekly [ruh-oo-NEE-moosh suh-muh-nahl-MEN-tuh] 3. "REUNIMO-NOS" = WE MEET OURSELVES (Reflexive Verb) Reunir = to meet/gather [ruh-oo-NEER] Reunimo-nos = we meet ourselves [ruh-oo-NEE-moosh] (1st plural reflexive) Reflexive pronouns in Portuguese: Me = myself [muh] Nos = ourselves [noosh] Se = oneself [suh] Reunimo-nos = we gather together (reciprocal) [ruh-oo-NEE-moosh] 4. "NO ÚLTIMO SÁBADO" = ON LAST SATURDAY No = on the (em + o) [noo] Último = last [OOL-tee-moo] Sábado = Saturday [SAH-buh-doo] Specific timing = A2 sophistication! Stress on first syllable of "último" [OOL-tee-moo] A2 ASSOCIATION VOCABULARY Monthly = Mensal [men-SAHL] 📅 Meeting = Reunião [ruh-oo-nee-OW] 👥 Games = Jogos [JOH-goosh] 🎲 Conversation = Conversa [kohn-VERH-suh] 💬

THE PHRASE OF THE DAY Quero entrar na associação. [KEH-roo en-TRAHR nuh ah-soh-see-ah-SOW] = I want to join the association. GRAMMAR BREAKDOWN 1. "QUERO" = I WANT (Present Tense) Querer = to want Quero = I want [KEH-roo] (1st person present) Most common A1 verbs for requests: Quero = I want [KEH-roo] Preciso = I need [pruh-SEE-zoo] Gosto = I like [GOSH-too] 2. "ENTRAR NA" = JOIN IN THE Entrar = to enter/join [en-TRAHR] Na = in the (em + a contraction) [nuh] Portuguese loves contractions: Na = in + the (feminine) [nuh] No = in + the (masculine) [noo] Do = of the (masculine) [doo] 3. "ASSOCIAÇÃO" = ASSOCIATION/CLUB Associação = association, club, society [ah-soh-see-ah-SOW] Key Portuguese community word! Pronunciation tips: - Four syllables - Stress on final -ção → [SOW] - Soft 's' sounds (ç and s) - Nasal ending A1 ASSOCIATION VOCABULARY Association = Associação [ah-soh-see-ah-SOW] 👥 Member = Sócio [SOH-see-oo] 👤 Meeting = Reunião [ruh-oo-nee-OW] 📅 Activity = Atividade [ah-tee-vee-DAH-duh] 🎯 President = Presidente [preh-zee-DEN-tuh] 🗳️ Club = Clube [KLOO-buh] 🏛️ PRACTICAL A1 EXAMPLES Quero ser sócio. [keh-roo sehr SOH-see-oo] = I want to be member 👤 Tem vagas? [tem VAH-gush] = Are there spots available? ❓ Quando é a próxima reunião? [KWAN-doo eh ah PROK-see-muh ruh-oo-nee-OW] = When is next meeting? 📅 Posso inscrever-me hoje? [POH-soo een-shkreh-VEHR-muh OH-zhuh] = Can I sign up today? ✍️ Quanto custa a quota? [KWAN-too KOOSH-tuh ah KWO-tuh] = How much is the membership fee? 💰 FULL A1 MEMBERSHIP CONVERSATION You: Quero entrar na associação. [KEH-roo en-TRAHR nuh ah-soh-see-ah-SOW] = I want to join the association. Secretary: Tem cartão de cidadão? [tem kar-TOW duh see-duh-DOW] = Do you have ID card? You: Sim, aqui está. [seem, uh-KEE esh-TAH] = Yes, here it is. Secretary: A quota é 10 euros por ano. [ah KWO-tuh eh DEZH EH-roosh poor AH-nyoo] = Membership fee is 10 euros per year.

⁉️ WHY IT HAPPENED Portugal was in deep crisis by 1908. Corrupt governments rotated between two parties (Progressives and Regenerators) in a sham democracy. The economy was bankrupt after the humiliating British Ultimatum of 1890 forced Portugal to abandon African colonies. King Carlos backed Prime Minister João Franco's dictatorship, which dissolved parliament and ruled by decree. Republicans, inspired by France and Brazil, believed only violence could create change. They plotted in Paris and struck on 1 February. ⚰️ THE SHOOTING 5pm, Praça do Comércio (Terreiro do Paço). The royal family returned from Vila Viçosa in an open carriage to show strength. Teacher Manuel Buíça fired first with a hidden rifle, hitting King Carlos in the neck. He died instantly, blood soaking his blue uniform. Prince Luís Filipe stood, drew his pistol, fired back but was shot through the skull. Queen Amélie beat attackers with flowers, shouting "Infamous!" Youngest son Manuel, 18, was wounded in the arm but survived. 👑 THE AFTERMATH Manuel II became king overnight, unprepared. He dismissed Franco and freed prisoners, but trust was gone. Portugal had 7 governments in 2 years. Republicans won seats in 1910 elections. On 5 October 1910, they stormed Lisbon. Manuel fled by yacht to exile in England. 800 years of monarchy ended. 🏛️ VISIT TODAY • Praça do Comércio, Lisbon - exact location with plaque • Monastery of São Vicente de Fora - tombs of Carlos & Luís Filipe • Vila Viçosa Palace - where family came from that day 💡 KEY LESSONS • Political violence becomes normal once it works • Even ancient institutions fall without public trust • Economic failure + humiliation = revolution 🔥 YOUR CHALLENGE If you lived in 1908 Portugal, which side would you choose and why? • Poor worker desperate for change • Monarchist fearing mob rule • Republican believing in progress • Merchant scared of instability Write 3-4 sentences from their perspective. Share below! 👇