Slice of Life 46: How does your garden grow?

One of the delights of summertime is the chance to grow your own vegetables in a garden. It’s a little tricky with the weather, a need to water, and a constant battle with the bugs. But nothing tastes as good as a fresh tomato from the garden. Wish us luck, and happy harvesting.DialogueA: Parece que a sua horta tá indo bem. Tá uma beleza! B: Obrigado, eu plantei a ervilha um pouco tarde este ano, mas o feijão está ótimo. A: É, a ervilha pode ser mais complicado, principalmente porque aqui faz tanto calor. B: E os meus tomates e abóboras começaram bem. A: Eu desisti dos tomates, os esquilos e os insetos comem eles o tempo todo. B: É por isso que eu gosto de cenoura, batata e batata doce. A: Que esperto, todos crescem no subsolo. Você com certeza tem dedo verde.A: Looks like your vegetable garden is taking off! Looks great. B: Thanks, I got my peas in a little late this year, but the beans are coming in strong. A: Peas can be tricky, especially with how hot it gets around here. B: And my tomatoes and squash have a good start. A: I gave up on tomatoes, the squirrels and the bugs get them every time. B: That’s the main reason why I like carrots, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. A: Smart, they all grow underground. You’ve definitely got a green thumb.

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In Brazil, the term língua da gente (literally 'language of the people') refers to the way that people actually talk in everyday speech. And that, in essence, is the object behind this series. We hope to provide practical lessons that demonstrate how people really speak, and we do this by presenting brief, slice-of-life dialogs, which focus on some daily situation, scenario, or task that we encounter every day.