These nine sensational sources for watching Brazilian TV online will help you binge-watch your way toward fluency.<\/strong><\/p>\n (If you’re looking for TV sources from Portugal, head over to this post<\/a>.)\u00a0<\/p>\n [fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BandNews TV is a 24-hour news network<\/strong> similar to CNN. It covers news from Brazil and around the world, so you’ll see a wide range of stories covered.<\/p>\n On BandNews TV’s website, you can find news clips by clicking “Menu” on the homepage and selecting a news category. Here you’ll find a list of recent news stories, some in the form of short articles and others accompanied by a news clip covering the story.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can\u00a0even watch coverage of BandNews TV\u2019s radio channel on\u00a0YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n TV C\u00e2mara\u00a0<\/em>(Chamber TV) is a 24-hour public television station. Its main focus is broadcasting content from the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies,<\/strong> a federal legislative body.<\/p>\n This channel broadcasts live online and you can watch it for free. You can watch through the network’s website or through its YouTube page<\/a>, which also features a variety of clips if you need to catch up.<\/p>\n Watching\u00a0TV C\u00e2mara <\/em>is\u00a0a lot like watching C-SPAN but it offers a great opportunity to practice your Portuguese while learning more about politics in Brazil.<\/p>\n TV Brasil<\/em> is a public TV channel with a nice variety of programs. On the network, you’ll see movies, children’s shows, sports and more.<\/strong> Affiliated stations based around the country also broadcast regional programming.<\/strong><\/p>\n The channel offers free online streaming (via the “WebTV” link in the header). The network’s website also features a huge selection of news clips<\/a> you can watch and re-watch for additional practice.<\/p>\n You can also watch programs, clips and live streams through the\u00a0TV Brasil<\/em> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n RedeTV!\u00a0<\/em>(TV Network!) is a private network based out of S\u00e3o Paulo, though there are also many local stations. Programs include game shows, reality shows, news, sports and entertainment.<\/strong><\/p>\n On the RedeTV!<\/em> website, you can access plenty of videos<\/a> from their programs, including news segments, cooking shows, reality TV clips and more. Plus, if you click on ao vivo\u00a0<\/em>(live), you’ll be directed to RedeTV! GO<\/a><\/em>, where you’ll be able to find extra content.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n RedeTV!<\/em>\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a> also uploads videos ranging from a couple of minutes to full-length programs.<\/p>\n RecordTV is a Brazilian network established in 1953, making it one of Brazil’s oldest surviving networks.<\/strong> It broadcasts an array of original Brazilian programming,<\/strong> including reality programs, fictional series, news and more.<\/p>\n Its live stream isn’t always available, however, RecordTV does offer plenty of videos<\/a>, ranging from brief TV show clips to news stories.<\/p>\n It also uploads a variety of clips to its YouTube page<\/a>. Most of the clips range from just a couple of minutes to around 20 minutes, so there’s plenty to watch no matter how much time you have available.<\/p>\n Sistema Brasileiro de Televis\u00e3o\u00a0<\/em>(Brazilian Television System) or SBT is a Brazilian TV network with stations based throughout Brazil.<\/p>\n If you happen to be in Brazil, SBT offers an abundance of free online material, including live streaming<\/a>, full-length programs and clips.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sadly, you cannot access all of the material on the website if you’re based in the United States. However, you can access some shorter videos, such as clips from the news program Primeiro Impacto<\/em><\/a> (First Impact) and some live channels on SBT V\u00eddeos<\/em><\/a>.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n A lot of content is also available through SBT’s YouTube page<\/a>,<\/strong> so you can watch it from your computer, smart TV or favorite device. If you need a little extra help, you can also turn on auto-generated subtitles, but be warned: they aren’t perfect.<\/p>\n TV Globo <\/em>(Globe TV), previously called Rede<\/em> Globo <\/em>(Globe Network),<\/em> is a major Brazilian television network. In fact, according to a 2020 report<\/a>, TV Globo <\/em>has the second-largest annual revenue of any TV<\/strong> network in the world<\/strong>. So if you’re going to familiarize yourself with just one Brazilian TV network, you can’t go wrong with this giant.<\/p>\n The network features many of the most popular Brazilian TV programs,<\/strong> including highly successful soap operas, popular reality shows (like “Big Brother Brasil” and “The Voice Brasil”) and more. The network also airs several international series, like “The Good Doctor.”<\/p>\n While there isn’t live streaming, you can access much of the content through a subscription to Globoplay<\/a>, which also offers a free trial period. Brief clips of some shows are available for free without paying for a subscription.<\/p>\n Can’t get enough? Check out\u00a0TV Globo’s <\/em>YouTube channel<\/a> for a huge selection of clips.<\/p>\n TV Gazeta<\/em> (Gazette TV) is a Brazilian TV network that broadcasts a range of programs<\/strong>, from news and sports to entertainment shows.<\/p>\n On TV Gazeta’<\/em>s website, you’ll be able to access a live channel by clicking ao vivo<\/em>, and, by scrolling scroll down, you’ll find the program schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n One of the best ways to find videos from this network is by looking at the TV Gazeta<\/em> YouTube channel<\/a><\/strong>, where there are tons of videos available, from interviews to tasty recipes and cooking demonstrations!\u00a0<\/p>\n Although this post has covered Brazilian TV sources available online, it’s worth mentioning the variety of Brazilian shows on Netflix.<\/p>\n On this streaming platform, you’ll not only be able to find authentic Portuguese movies<\/strong><\/a>, but you’ll also be able to check out tons of TV shows<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Many movies and shows on Netflix are accompanied by an array of subtitle and dubbing options in different languages, meaning that you’ll often be able to choose English or Brazilian Portuguese subtitles to accompany a show you choose to watch. This makes Brazilian TV more accessible for learners of all levels<\/strong>, whether beginner or fluent.<\/p>\n You can even check out the Netflix Brasil (Brazil) YouTube channel<\/a> for trailers and other fun videos.\u00a0<\/p>\n When it comes to watching Brazilian TV online, there’s nothing limiting you to just one channel\u2014so watch all you want!<\/p>\n In fact, trying several different channels is a great way to see what you like. On some channels, you might find\u00a0Portuguese-language cartoons<\/a>. On other channels, you might watch movies<\/a>.<\/p>\n Since each channel features different content and a different style, checking out several channels is a great opportunity to find the type of programming you like best.<\/p>\n Different areas of Brazil speak with slight differences. Check out where a station broadcasts from so you’ll know what to expect in terms of dialect.<\/p>\n Being aware of this will help you notice the regional variations within Brazilian Portuguese and learn to differentiate between them.<\/p>\n When you find a program or segment you like, watch it again!<\/p>\n There are two ways to do this. One way is to watch the exact same clip or episode repeatedly. This will give you more opportunities to pick up on any vocabulary you may have missed. Watch it until you can understand every word.<\/p>\n The other option is to just keep watching different episodes of the same show. This way, you can familiarize yourself with the show format, allowing you to focus more fully on the language being used as you watch.<\/p>\n There are many types of Portuguese TV shows<\/a> out there, so take some time to consider what will help you achieve your goals.<\/p>\n For instance, if you have trouble motivating yourself to get listening practice, you might pick a program based solely on entertainment value. After all, if you find it entertaining, you’re more likely to keep watching.<\/p>\n You can also use TV programs to target specific vocabulary sets. If you want to learn relevant vocabulary related to current events for better small-talk material, consider watching the news.<\/p>\n Watching every day will help ensure your Portuguese listening skills keep improving and don’t backslide. By supplementing watching TV with your learning, you can get an all-around learning experience. For example, the FluentU program<\/a> has a contextual video dictionary that you can use to find any new words in subtitled authentic Brazilian Portuguese videos. FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Click here to check out the website<\/a> or download the iOS app<\/a> or Android app.<\/a><\/p>\nBandNews TV<\/a><\/h2>\n
TV C\u00e2mara<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n
TV Brasil<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n
RedeTV!<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n
RecordTV<\/a><\/h2>\n
SBT (Sistema Brasileiro de Televis\u00e3o<\/em>)<\/a><\/h2>\n
TV Globo<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n
TV Gazeta<\/em><\/a>\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Bonus: Netflix<\/a><\/h2>\n
How to Get the Most from Watching Brazilian TV Online<\/h2>\n
Try several different channels.<\/h3>\n
Pay attention to where the station broadcasts from.<\/h3>\n
Re-watch your favorite clips and programs.<\/h3>\n
Consider what type of TV shows will help you the most.<\/h3>\n
Make watching a daily habit.<\/h3>\n
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