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.

THE PHRASE OF THE DAY Se o diagnóstico confirmar que é a caixa de velocidades, o custo seria muito elevado, portanto gostava de saber qual seria a alternativa mais económica. [seh oo dee-uh-NOSH-tee-koo kohn-feer-MAR kuh eh uh KY-shuh duh vuh-luh-see-DAH-dush, oo KOOSH-too suh-REE-uh MOO-ee-too eh-luh-VAH-doo, por-TAN-too gosh-STAH-vuh duh suh-behr kwahl suh-REE-uh uh ahl-tur-nah-TEE-vuh mahsh uh-KOH-noh-mee-kuh] = If the diagnosis confirms it's the gearbox, the cost would be very high, therefore I'd like to know what would be the most economical alternative. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Why This Is B2 Level A1 = problem statement A2 = symptom description B1 = timeline + progression B2 = PROFESSIONAL NEGOTIATION (conditional analysis + alternatives) ✅ Complex conditional structures ✅ Economic/practical reasoning ✅ Polite but assertive inquiry ✅ Legal/contractual awareness 💼 Perfect for serious repair discussions! ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ GRAMMAR BREAKDOWN 1. "SE O DIAGNÓSTICO CONFIRMAR" = IF THE DIAGNOSIS CONFIRMS (Conditional Clause) Se = if O diagnóstico = the diagnosis Confirmar = confirm (future subjunctive) Future subjunctive is B2+ because it expresses: - Possibility (if this happens) - Contingency (depends on diagnosis) - Professional caution Compare: A2: Se é a bateria... = If it's the battery (simple assumption) B2: Se o diagnóstico confirmar... = If the diagnosis confirms (waiting for proof) The future subjunctive shows ANALYTICAL THINKING! 2. "SERIA MUITO ELEVADO" = WOULD BE VERY HIGH (Conditional Consequence) Seria = would be (conditional of ser) Muito elevado = very high (financial concern) This creates the CONSEQUENCE of the condition: IF diagnosis confirms → THEN cost would be very high Conditional structures show HYPOTHETICAL REASONING: Facts unknown → expressing what WOULD happen IF... 3. "PORTANTO" = THEREFORE (Logical Connector) Portanto = therefore/thus (shows cause-effect)