This Portuguese language lesson used the song "Fico Assim Sem Você" by Adriana Partimpim (the alter-ego of Brazilian singer Adriana Calcanhotto) to teach grammar and vocabulary. Students practiced identifying nouns and their genders, recognizing key vocabulary from the song, and using the preposition "com" (with) and "sem" (without). The lesson also explored the meaning of the phrase "estar louco para" (to be crazy to) and its synonyms. Through analyzing the lyrics, students learned to express feelings of longing and excitement.
Grammar topics: Prepositions; Nouns and Genders
Expressions: "estar louco para"
Function: How to express feelings of longing and excitement
This lesson was about verbs and vocabulary related to comings and goings, and the appropriate use of the verbs "haver" and "ter." Students practiced identifying these words in the context of a song by Marcus Manzoni, a folk singer from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The song's lyrics express the sadness and uncertainty of someone being left behind by a loved one who is going on a journey.
Grammar topics: verbs "haver" and "ter"; use of indefinite pronouns like "alguém" (someone) and "ninguém" (no one)
Expressions: "botar fé"
Function: How to express thoughts and opinions; How to describe your surroundings and people around you