Perfect for a beginner like me who has just moved to Portugal.
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Months of Duolingo has not helped
I have watched just watched one of your videos and I’ve already understood something that months of DuoLingo has not helped with. Thank you.
Prémios e Roubos
Awards And Thefts
Are Rui and Joel still alive?! After many busy months, we’re back to talk about everything that we’ve been up to, and what’s next for Practice Portuguese in 2022. Special thanks to borderland.pt (@borderland.photo) for the fantastic job on our neon logo!
Já Somos YouTubers!
We're YouTubers Now!
Have you been to the dentist lately? In this first-ever video podcast, we feature one of our latest Shorties and discuss useful vocabulary all about… teeth! While recording, we’re interrupted by some personal text messages that we reveal and deconstruct for your learning pleasure!
Resolver Um Problema Ao Telefone: Alô?!
Solving a Problem on the Phone: Hello?!
Update: April 10, 2018 – As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension.
Telephone and Internet service companies are notoriously painful to deal with, and Portugal is no exception! In this dialogue, a pushy representative from “VOZ” calls in an attempt to recapture a former client. Have you had the pleasure of dealing with one of these services in Portuguese yet?
Aprender Português? Vejo-me Grego! (Video)
Learning Portuguese? I'm seeing myself Greek (I'm struggling)!
In this video, Joel (o Canadiano) interviews Pedro, a personal trainer in Lisboa. When he saw which videos and website his Greek girlfriend was using to learn Portuguese, he immediately recognized Rui and Joel as members of the gym!
Instead of just taking a photo together, we decided it would be a bigger surprise for her to see her boyfriend pop up in her YouTube activity feed! So we recorded this interview to make it happen…
During the conversation, we discuss:
• Common challenges that make Portuguese difficult for non-natives to master
• Learning your partner’s language while in a relationship
• Specific grammar and pronunciation peculiarities in European Portuguese
Disclaimer: Since this interview is spontaneous and Joel is not a native speaker, he makes a few mistakes (eg. “Isto é” instead of “Este é” when introducing Pedro!) Members who see the subtitles / transcription will see the corrections, and hopefully learn from these common errors. But for those who just hear the audio or view the video without subtitles, just make sure to take Joel’s grammar with a grain of salt and focus more on Pedro! 🙂
Pizza Na Hora Está a Contratar!
Pizza on Time is Hiring!
Márcio o Brasileiro calls in once again to everyone’s favourite Portuguese pizzeria, but this time to ask the owner for a job. Will they be able to overcome their cultural differences and work together? Have a listen and find out in this 3rd episode of Pizza Na Hora!
A Lenda da Rainha Santa Isabel
The Legend of the Queen Saint Elizabeth
Have you heard the legend of the “Holy Queen”, one of the most beautiful Portuguese legends? She tells us about a miracle, but the most important thing is the message of solidarity we are left with. (With the participation of Ana Coimbra and Rui Coimbra Sr.!)
Video: Uma Família Portuguesa, Com Certeza!
Video: A Portuguese Family, For Sure!
At our house, there’s plenty of excitement! In this video, Avó Odete creates chaos by trying to explain Christmas and the end of the year. Can you guess her resolutions for 2016?
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A Lenda do Galo de Barcelos
The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos
February 2017 Update: Wayne, the talented animator and good friend of Practice Portuguese, is back at it again with this animated reimagining of this formerly audio-only episode. Hope you like!
The truth works miracles. Discover how in another Portuguese legend.
O Joel Vai Ao Hospital
Joel Goes to the Hospital
Update: January 12, 2018 – As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. ~~~ Getting sick can cause pain and […]
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!
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.
Pizza na Hora, Márcio o Brasileiro
Pizza on Time, Márcio the Brazilian
Pizza na Hora receives another order, but this time the problem is communication. Is it possible that a Portuguese can’t understand a Brazilian? Updated January 29, 2015 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, member and friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
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?
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 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.
Pastéis de Belém ou de Nata?
"Pastéis de Belém" or "Pastéis de Nata"?
Have you tasted Lisbon’s most famous sweet? Discover the history of the pastéis de Belém and find out if there really is a difference between this and the pastel de nata. Updated March 5 2015, special notice for members: Previously released as audio only, this classic episode has been brought to life with beautiful visuals by […]
Fotografar Comida em Restaurantes / O Sono e o Álcool
Photographing Food in Restaurants / Sleep and Alcohol
Update: August 3, 2018 – As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon! The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. ~~~ The articles in this first […]