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Turismo Rural Em Portugal
Rural Tourism in Portugal
Um Toque De Arrepio
A Chilling Touch
Do you believe in ghosts or spirits from the past? We recommend you visit the Faculty of Fine Arts in Lisbon: a college during the day, but a mysterious place at night. We promise you one thing: you won’t be alone!
A Vida do Poeta Fernando Pessoa
The Life of the Poet Fernando Pessoa
Fernando Pessoa, one of the greatest poets of the early 20th century, was a singular man with plural artistic identities. Learn more about one of the most important literary figures in Portuguese history.
A Praça do Comércio
Commerce Square
The Praça do Comércio is one of the biggest squares in Europe and shouldn’t be missed when you visit Lisbon! Learn some interesting facts about its impressive past.
Sintra e a Misteriosa Quinta da Regaleira
Sintra and the Mysterious Quinta da Regaleira
Welcome to Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 40 minutes away from Lisbon. It has some of the most fascinating monuments and attractions in Portugal, including Quinta da Regaleira, home to a beautiful palace and gardens sprinkled with mystery. Are you ready to pay a visit?
O Magnífico Palácio Da Arrábida
The Magnificent Palace of Arrábida
Come visit the magnificent Palácio da Comenda in Arrábida, designed by a Portuguese architect with breathtaking views for the brave who visit it! Legend has it that the estate is haunted… Is it true?
Lisboetas VS Portuenses
People from Lisbon vs. People from Porto
Have you ever wondered why people from Porto and Lisbon make fun of each other? It’s not just about the accent. Learn more about the origins of their nicknames and the history behind this rivalry.
Keto: Dieta Milagre Ou Dieta Da Moda?
Keto: Miracle Diet or Fad Diet?
Just in time for summer! A new diet has been gaining popularity due to the fast weight loss it promotes, despite the radical changes it requires in eating habits.
Saltos De Penhasco Em Portugal
Cliff Jumping In Portugal
The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series is an event that shouldn’t be missed if you love water, adrenaline, and heights. Come discover where the championship takes place and find out some interesting facts about this acrobatic show.
Honestidade é a Melhor Política
Honesty Is the Best Policy
An unconventional political candidate uses his campaign ad to manage voter expectations.
Por Uma Sociedade Melhor
For a Better Society
A philosophy assignment forces Maria, João, and Pedro to reflect on some of society’s most important issues.
Passo a Passo – Parte 9/9
Step by Step - Part 9/9
The journey comes to an end as the group arrives to Santiago de Compostela. They reunite with their fellow pilgrims they met along the way, and start making their way back home. It may take weeks for the blisters on their feet to heal, but their memories of O Caminho de Santiago will last forever.
Episódio 1 (2018, ANIMATED) – Fotografar Comida em Restaurantes / O Sono e o Álcool
Episode 1 (2018, ANIMATED) - Photographing food in restaurants / Sleep and Alcohol
Talk about a callback… This video is a brand new animated version of our very first podcast episode, from way back in 2013! By comparing the audio of this episode to our newer ones, you’ll hopefully notice not only a massive evolution in not only our production quality and comfort on the mic, but also […]
As Sardinhas Que Fumavam
The Sardines That Smoked
Hoping for a calm, vegetarian dining experience at a local Portuguese restaurant, Sr. John gets thrown off guard by unprofessional service and a problem with his order! Find out how he deals with these challenges, and learn lots of vocabulary and expressions to use the next time you’re dining out.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Assim Nasce Um Campeão!
Cristiano Ronaldo: A Champion is Born!
“Ronaldo” is one of the first names that pop up when discussing Portugal, wherever you are in the world. Regarded as one of the most important football/soccer players of all time, he’s earned his place as not only a top Portuguese celebrity, but also as an important symbol of the country. Neither Rui nor Joel are fans of the ol’ sportsball, which made exploring the new vocabulary and expressions even more interesting! (Cue the hate mail, “futebol” purists!).
A Rota da Cortiça
The Cork Route
In this episode, we learn about one of Portugal’s most important symbols and main exports: cork! We explore tons of new vocabulary, and later, for your benefit, Rui humbles Joel by tearing apart his pronunciation skills!
A Mãe Está Doente e o Pai Cuida da Família
Mother Is Sick and Father Takes Care of the Family
Today, our fictional Portuguese family is subjected to some of the grammar you’ll find around the B2 Intermediate level, including the “conjuntivo” verb mood. Since the mother is sick, the father has to improvise with preparing dinner himself, all while taking care of the kids. Will it be as easy as he thinks, or will it all go “por água abaixo”?
Animated: Pizza Na Hora Está a Contratar!
Animated: Pizza on Time is Now Hiring!
Animator Wayne is back at it again, in this third episode of our Pizza Na Hora series (previously audio-only).
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? Watch to find out!
Supermix Interview (with Tatiana, Rui & Joel)
When we launched Diálogo 24 Um Café Em Lisboa (with our special guest, Tatiana from Brazil), it understandably created some controversy with our audience, who normally looks to us for European Portuguese content!
While most members loved exploring the differences between the two dialects, a few members were worried that we were losing our European Portuguese focus. (We’re not!)
To discuss why we occasionally expose our audience to Brazilian content and much more, Tatiana invited Rui & Joel to her radio program, Supermix (based in Italy), for a special interview. We also talk about other aspects of Practice Portuguese that you might have been curious about too! (Note: Some of Tatiana’s audio had to be re-recorded because of technical issues, so some editing was necessary. However, we’ve tried to retain the authenticity of the live interview as much as possible!)
Como Falam Os Algarvios? (Conversa com Eliana)
How Do Algarvians Speak? (Conversation with Eliana)
After our very challenging Diálogo, dedicated to the Algarvian dialect, we decided to record a follow-up discussion with Eliana, (who voiced the Algarvian characters).
She will help us understand a bit better some of the difficult terms and expressions that came up in that episode, and how they’re typically used in the region.
Certificado de Residência (Como Pedir… Em Algarvio!)
Residence Certificate (How to ask for one...in the dialect of the Algarve)
In what might possibly be our most ambitious Diálogo to date, we explore some of the delightful bureaucracy that surrounds obtaining a residency permit in Portugal. With Michael (our special guest estrangeiro) moving to Algarve, we get a chance to explore some of the vocabulary and pronunciation quirks that set this region apart from the rest of Portugal!
A special “obrigado” to our friends who helped us put this episode together:
• Michael Reeve – provided his guidance, ideas and voice talent (from afpop.com, an organization that provides support to foreign residents and visitors throughout Portugal)
• Rui Coimbra Sénior – O pai do Rui!
• Eliana Silva – talented voice actress who not only brought the female characters of Algarve to life, but also helped us make sure the script was as authentic as possible
You’ll definitely find some of this Algarvian dialect challenging, but we’ll go over a lot of this episode’s content in a discussion between Eliana, Rui & Joel, to be released soon!
Note: This episode’s mention of afpop is not a paid endorsement, but just a friendly collaboration!
Update August 1, 2017: As promised, we posted a follow-up episode to explore this dialogue in more detail. Once you’re done listening to this episode, make sure to have a listen to our follow-up discussion!
Kombucha: O Que É, E Como (Não) Se Faz!
Kombucha: What It Is, And How It (Doesn't) Get Done!
It’s tea time! But not like anything you’ve ever had before. Have you heard of kombucha? Find out what it is, how it’s made… and how to make a mess! Our special guest is our designated “kombuchista,” (who also happens to be Rui Sr., Rui’s Jr.’s pai).
Dicas Do Rui: Como Viajar Com Uma Mochila (Video)
Rui's Tips: How to Travel with a Backpack (Video)
No, we’re not getting into luggage sales… But since Rui spent many hours researching the best travel gear, leading up to his trip to Argentina, we decided to take advantage of his new-found knowledge to create this video, exploring new vocabulary surrounding travel, clothing, and more!
Note: We have no affiliation with and receive no compensation for any of the products mentioned in this video… (too bad!)
A Lenda do Galo de Barcelos (Animated!)
The Legend of the Rooster of Barcelos (Animated!)
Wayne, the talented animator and good friend of Practice Portuguese, is back at it again with this reimagining of one of our podcast episodes, based on a famous Portuguese tale.