10d • Portuguese Language
THURSDAY 🗳️ B2 Community Leadership: Week 5
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]
Key pronunciation:
- Todas [TOH-dush] (stress on first syllable)
- Gerações [zhuh-rah-SOHNSh] (soft 'g' as 'zh', nasal -ões)
- Backgrounds [back-GROWNDSH] (English loanword)
B2 INCLUSIVE VOCABULARY
Unite = Unir [oo-NEER] 🤝
Include = Incluir [een-kloo-EER] 🌍
Strengthen = Fortalecer [for-tuh-luh-SER] 💪
Generation = Geração [zhuh-rah-SOW] 👴👶
Diversity = Diversidade [dee-ver-see-DAH-duh] 🎨
Belonging = Pertencimento [per-ten-see-MEN-too] 🏠
PRACTICAL B2 EXAMPLES
Ele criaria atividades que juntam jovens e idosos. [EH-luh kree-ah-REE-uh ah-tee-vee-DAH-dush kuh ZHOON-tuhm JOH-vens ee ee-DOH-soosh] = He'd create activities joining youth and elderly 👶👴
Ross faria da associação o coração da comunidade. [ROSS fuh-REE-uh dah ah-soh-see-ah-SOW oo koh-rah-SOW dah koo-moo-NEE-dah-duh] = Ross would make association the heart of community ❤️
Com ele à frente, todos se sentiriam bem-vindos e valorizados. [kohm EH-luh ah FREN-tuh, TOH-doosh suh sen-tee-REE-uhm bem-VEEN-doosh ee vuh-luh-ree-ZAH-doosh] = With him leading, all would feel welcome and valued 🌟
A sua liderança traria diversidade cultural às nossas reuniões. [ah SOO-uh lee-duh-RAHN-suh truh-REE-uh dee-ver-see-DAH-duh kool-TOO-rahl ahsh NOH-sushash ruh-oo-nee-OHNSh] = His leadership would bring cultural diversity to meetings 🎭
Ross conseguiria unir expats e locais num só grupo. [ROSS kohn-suh-gee-REE-uh oo-NEER eks-PATS ee loh-KAH-eesh noom SO GROO-poo] = Ross would unite expats and locals into one group 🌍🤝
FULL B2 LEADERSHIP VISION
Member: Gostava que o Ross fosse presidente para unir gerações.
[gosh-TAH-vuh kuh oo ROSS FOH-suh preh-zee-DEN-tuh puh-rah oo-NEER zhuh-rah-SOHNSh]
= I'd like Ross president to unite generations.
President: Interessante. Que qualidades ele tem?
[een-tuh-ruh-SAN-tuh. kuh kwah-lee-DAH-dush EH-luh tem]
= Interesting. What qualities does he have?
Member: Ross entende expats E locais. Criaria pontes entre todos.
[ROSS en-TEN-duh eks-PATS ee loh-KAH-eesh. kree-ah-REE-uh PON-tush EN-truh TOH-doosh]
= Ross understands expats AND locals. Would create bridges between all.
President: Boa visão. Vamos propor na próxima reunião.
[BOH-uh vee-ZOW. VAH-moosh pruh-POHR nuh PROK-see-muh ruh-oo-nee-OW]
= Good vision. Let's propose at next meeting.
SUBJUNCTIVE CONJUGATION REFERENCE
| Verb | Gostava que + [SUBJUNCTIVE] | Pronunciation |
|------|----------------------------|---------------|
| SER | fosse (be) | [FOH-suh] |
| FAZER | fizesse (do/make) | [fee-ZEH-suh] |
| IR | fosse (go) | [FOH-suh] |
| TER | tivesse (have) | [tee-VEH-suh] |
| CONSEGUIR | conseguisse (achieve) | [kohn-suh-GEE-suh] |
CONNECTING A1 → A2 → B1 → B2
Mon: Quero entrar. [KEH-roo en-TRAHR] (Membership)
Tue: Tem atividades mensais. [tem ah-tee-vee-DAH-dush] (What happens)
Wed: Para integrar comunidade. [puh-rah een-tee-GRAHR] (Purpose)
Thu: Gostava que Ross unisse todos. [gosh-TAH-vuh kuh ROSS] (Vision)
Complete community fluency! 👥➡️🗳️
PRACTICE TASKS
Task 1: Leadership vision
Write why Ross should lead using "gostava que."
Practice soft 's' and nasal vowels.
Task 2: Subjunctive wishes
5 sentences: "Gostava que [person] [subjunctive verb]."
Focus on stress patterns and nasal endings.
Task 3: Unity strategy
How would Ross unite generations?
Write with proper pronunciation markers.
Task 4: Voice candidacy
Record Ross leadership pitch.
Pay attention to:
- Stress on "gostava" [gosh-TAH-vuh]
- ZH sounds in "gerações" [zhuh-rah-SOHNSh]
- Nasal vowels throughout
Post below! 🎙️
WEEK 5 WRAP-UP
✅ A1: Join association [KEH-roo en-TRAHR]
✅ A2: Monthly activities [ruh-oo-NEE-moosh]
✅ B1: Community integration [ah-trah-VEZH]
✅ B2: Leadership vision [gosh-TAH-vuh]
Share your leadership ideas! 👇
#50WeeksToFluency #Week5 #B2 #AssociaçõesBeiras 🗳️
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THURSDAY 🗳️ B2 Community Leadership: Week 5
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