Mr Mário just arrived in Lisbon for the first time. As he searches for his hotel, Mr António kindly provides some information and tips to help him find his way around the city.
Onde é Que Fica o Hotel?
Where's the Hotel?
Umas Férias em Évora
A Holiday in Évora
Rui sends a letter to his friend Maria. Follow along as he asks about her life and tries to convince her to join him on his next holiday in Évora.
Promoções ou Armadilhas
Promotions or Traps
João and Marco are longtime friends who often meet up for coffee to catch up on each other’s lives. Find out what happens after João takes Marco’s advice on saving money at the supermarket.
História dos Ovos Moles
History of Ovos Moles
Portugal is known for many of its sweets and mouthwatering desserts. Learn more about the interesting history of one of these treats: ovos moles!
Compras Na Feira
Shopping at the Local Market
Two neighbours meet on a bus back to their village after a trip to the local market. On the way home, they talk about the meals they are going to prepare with their new purchases. Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan.
Cara ou Coroa?
Heads or Tails?
Miguel and Sara have a hard decision to make: Where should they eat Francesinha? A coin toss sends them on their way, but the couple is in for an unexpected surprise.
A Casa Do Joaquim
Joaquim's House
Joaquim is a man from Viseu who lives in a small house in the centre of Lisbon. Get to know more about Joaquim and the place he calls home!
Transportes em Lisboa
Transport in Lisbon
Lisbon is a large city with plenty to explore! Save yourself some time and money by taking a closer look at some of the various options for public transportation.
A Padeira De Aljubarrota
The Baker of Aljubarrota
Meet the Padeira de Aljubarrota, a very important baker during the Battle of Aljubarrota who became famous for her bravery and ruthlessness against the Castilian soldiers.
Pedir um Café em Portugal
Ordering a Coffee in Portugal
Learn how to order a coffee in Portugal, a task more complex than it seems! There are several types available and the lingo can vary from city to city. Don’t miss out on Portugal’s coffee culture, an essential part of daily life!
Infância De Um Campeão
Childhood Of A Champion
We all know Cristiano Ronaldo and have witnessed his amazing soccer skills, but do you know his story? Get to know CR7 and learn how he achieved his success!
Também Neva Em Portugal
It Also Snows in Portugal
Manteigas is a Portuguese village with a beautiful landscape and plenty of gastronomic delights for its visitors to enjoy! Explore the neighboring village of Serra da Estrela, home of the famous buttery cheese and other local delicacies.
Dona Gertrudes e a Conta do Gás
Dona Gertrudes and the Gas Bill
Dona Gertrudes, a retired 65-year-old woman, has just a received a surprisingly large bill from her gas company. Upset and nervous, she attempts to sort the matter out on the phone.
A Sardinha
The Sardine
The sardine is a very important fish for Portuguese people and is highly consumed during the Popular Saints’ Festivals. Learn more about the economic and social impact of the sardine and the tasty meals that can be prepared with it.
Roupa Na Varanda, Afinal Quem Manda?
Clothes On The Balcony, Who's In Charge Anyway?
Monica has just moved to an apartment in the Historic Center of Porto. She meets her neighbour Eduardo who tries to impose some unexpected rules. Will she be able to deal with these strict requirements?
Pastel de Nata
Custard Tart
Learn about the amazing gastronomy of Portugal and its most famous pastry: the Pastel de Nata. Discover how this Portuguese custard pie came to be, its ingredients, and its popularity not only with the locals, but tourists as well!
Nazaré, um Paraíso Para Surfistas
Nazaré, a Paradise for Surfers
Nazaré is a lovely Portuguese fishing village that has been getting the attention of an ever-growing number of travelers and thrill-seekers. Come along with us to explore this charming destination!
À Caça de Descontos no Supermercado
The Hunt for Supermarket Discounts
To prepare for an upcoming birthday party that they’ll be hosting, a modern grandma and her jokester husband stock up on groceries at the local supermarket. While taking advantage of every promotion they can, will they actually remember to pick up everything they went there for in the first place?
A Avó Odete Fala Com Os Seus Fãs!
Grandma Odete Speaks To Her Fans!
Avó Odete is surprised and delighted to find out that she’s an Internet sensation! Rui reads her comments from all over the world, and she also shares her own words of love and appreciation to the Practice Portuguese community.
Perigo na Estrada, Pesadelo na Oficina!
Danger on the Road, Nightmare in the Shop!
Eduarda, the mechanic, deals with a customer who thinks he knows exactly what’s wrong with his car… when in fact, the biggest problem might just be the driver!
(Special guest: Eliana Silva)
O Joel Apanha o Táxi (2019, ANIMATED!)
Joel Takes the Taxi (2019, ANIMATED!)
As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
With this newly-animated version of one of our early podcast episodes, we flash back to a time when Joel’s Portuguese skills were in their infancy! (Can you hear a difference?)
In this episode, Joel arrives to Lisbon and is faced with a challenging (and frustrating) taxi ride.
O Joel Quer Pipocas (2019, Animated!)
Joel Wants Popcorn (2019, Animated!)
Joel goes to the Cinema and is faced with various decisions… Let’s see whether his Portuguese skills are up to the challenge!
Uma Ida Ao Supermercado
A Trip to the Supermarket
While making her way through her lengthy shopping list (containing useful food vocabulary, of course), Sra. Rosa shares her elderly wisdom with a young employee who is eager to help.
Special Guest: Eliana Silva
Sem Tempo Para Descanso
No Time for Rest
Overwhelmed with work, Patrícia curbs Hugo’s expectations when it comes to planning family holidays.