Lesson 3
Plan Conversations with Questions & "Ir + Infinitive"
Push past basic introductions by asking when, where, and why things happen. Combine those question words with the near future structure ir + infinitive to talk about plans like a native.
Core Question Words
Color-code your memory: English cue → Portuguese response.
Where → Onde
Use with "em" or movement verbs.
When → Quando
Great for schedules or events.
Why → Por que
Space between words when asking.
With whom → Com quem
Keep the preposition before the word.
How long → Quanto tempo
Use to ask about duration.
Ir + Infinitive in Action
Conjugate ir (vou, vai, vamos, vão) and keep the next verb in its base form. Use it to describe plans, invitations, or upcoming goals.
Eu → Eu vou estudar português hoje à noite.
Você → Você vai viajar para o Brasil?
A gente → A gente vai praticar amanhã cedo.
Eles → Eles vão falar com o professor depois.
Mini Dialogues
Listen, shadow, and then swap in your own details.
Planning study time
Você:
Where are you going to study today? → Você vai estudar onde hoje?
Eu:
I am going to study at the library with Ana. → Eu vou estudar na biblioteca com a Ana.
Weekend plans
Eles:
When are they going to travel? → Eles vão viajar quando?
Nós:
They are going to travel on Saturday morning. → Eles vão viajar no sábado de manhã.
Pattern Practice
Say each pattern aloud, then personalize it.
Pattern: Question word + ir + infinitive
Example: Quando você vai viajar?
Pattern: Ir + infinitive + companion
Example: Eu vou praticar com meus amigos.
Try It Yourself
Fill the blanks with the correct infinitive or question word.
Onde você vai ____ hoje?
Where are you going today?
Use infinitive after "vai": "vai estudar".
Remember: ir + infinitive, so keep the base form.
Eles vão ____ para o Rio amanhã.
They are going to travel to Rio tomorrow.
"Vão viajar" keeps the infinitive travel verb.
Only the infinitive fits after "vão".
____ vocês vão praticar?
When are you all going to practice?
Use "Quando" to ask about time.
Match the meaning: we need the question word for time.
Com quem você vai ____?
Who are you going to talk with?
Again, ir + infinitive → "vai falar".
Keep verbs in the infinitive after "vai".
Next lesson
Lesson 4: Café & Chill ☕
Use your new question skills at a Brazilian café: order, react, and hang out with locals.