Joel has a new project — buying a motorcycle to drive in Lisbon! Will it be easier than taking a taxi? Does Joel know how to do business in Portuguese? Vrum vrum!
O Joel Quer Comprar Uma Mota
Joel Wants to Buy a Motorcycle
A História de Amor de Pedro e Inês
The Love Story of Pedro and Inês
An episode that tells us the love story of Pedro and Inês, as tragic as it is true. A story of kings, princesses, and castles where the whole family gathered to give voice to the characters!
Artigo 15 – Sintra, Um Tesouro Verde
Sintra, A Green Treasure
Sintra is known for its palaces, legends, and winding paths. If you need a reason to visit Lisbon, then Sintra is the only reason you need.
Um Passeio de Carro Com a Avó ~ Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo!
A Car Ride With Grandma ~ Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!
Rui and Avó Odete drive around and talk about the best of Portugal, Christmas, and TAP strikes. She also reveals her grandmother’s secret use for soaps!
O Fado, Património Imaterial da Humanidade
Fado, Humanity's Intangible Patrimony
If you know Portugal, you’ve heard of Fado and you know what it means to the Portuguese. But how much do you really know about this traditional music? Test your knowledge about Fado and practice your listening comprehension in a two-speed episode, suitable for those who are starting to learn Portuguese.
O Joel Quer Pipocas!
Joel Wants Popcorn!
Updated February 4, 2019: As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
Joel goes to the cinema and is faced with various decisions… Let’s see whether his Portuguese skills are up to the challenge!
Para Onde Vai o Cocó do Avião?
Where Does Airplane Poop Go?
Listen to what my grandmother thinks about my profession and how she manages her money — “x para aqui, x para acolá”!
O Joel Vai à Polónia
Joel Goes to Poland
Joel wants to travel in Europe and decides to accept a very interesting suggestion. Do you know this Polish city? What is your favourite European city?
O Joel Inscreve-se Num Ginásio
Joel Signs Up at a Gym
The Canadian’s back! Joel still lives in Lisbon and this time he wants to sign up for a gym membership. Has his Portuguese improved?
Updated November 10, 2015 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, fellow member Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. You can watch it below in the Premium Features, whether you are a member or not.
O Rui Vai Correr a Maratona
Rui's Running the Marathon
In this episode I will talk about a personal dream and share with you one of my passions. All in clear, slow, and simple Portuguese.
Ano Novo…Língua Nova?
New Year...New Language?
Rui and his mom have a question: where on the planet is the New Year celebrated first? Does anyone know?
Cara de Segunda-Feira
Monday Face
What’s your favorite day of the week? Listen to the article and show us a picture of your worst “cara de segunda-feira”!
O Fim do Mundo… Vem Do Espaço?
The End of the World... Coming from Space?
The end of the world will be in 2032! Can you learn Portuguese by then?
Encomendar uma Pizza
Ordering a Pizza
Updated September 22, 2016 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, Wayne has turned this episode into a brilliantly animated cartoon. Video has been added below, enjoy!
Ordering a pizza on the phone… Who is worse, the rude employee or the annoying customer?
Notícias em Português: Redes Sociais
News in Portuguese: Social Networks
A new article format – now with a brief summary of the news in simpler words!
Entrevista com os Avós
Interview with the Grandparents
Avó Odete is back! And she’s not alone… For the first time, Avô Manuel decided to talk to tell us what he thinks about snails!
Dicas Para Aprender uma Segunda Língua
Tips for Learning a Second Language
It’s not easy to learn a new language, much less Portuguese, but here are some tips that we think could be useful!
No Metro e Na Escola
On the Metro and at School
Joel wants to take Portuguese classes, but first he needs a metro pass. This episode has a special guest, who could it be?
Saudade
Longing
“Saudade” — a word without translation. What word would you use to express this feeling?
O Joel Vai ao Supermercado
Joel Goes to the Supermarket
And the adventure continues… Follow Joel as he visits a supermarket in Lisbon and find out what he’s going to cook. Can he “fazer compras” in Portuguese?
O Que É Português Europeu?
What is European Portuguese?
European Portuguese…who knows the main characteristics?
O Joel Apanha o Táxi
Joel Takes the Taxi
Updated February 11, 2019: As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
In this episode, Joel arrives to Lisbon and is faced with a challenging (and frustrating) taxi ride.
O Santo António
Saint Anthony
Learn more about Lisbon’s biggest festival, Santo António, with a shorter, simpler article. Enjoy!
O Joel Apanha o Avião
Joel Takes the Plane
Follow Joel in this new adventure, where the dialogues are funnier, more useful, and closer to your reality!