Luís and his family took a trip to Sintra to embrace history and Portuguese culture. Let’s see how their weekend went!
Um Fim De Semana Cultural
A Cultural Weekend
As Senhoras Que Bebem Cerveja
Ladies Who Drink Beer
In this episode, we deconstruct one of our latest “Shorties”. We go through some useful food vocabulary, discuss verb and tense choices, and Rui irons out Joel and Molly’s “estrangeiro” pronunciation! There’s also some exciting news about Practice Portuguese, especially for those of you who might be in the Algarve next weekend.
Amigos Ou… Algo Mais?
Friends Or... Something More?
Isabel calls Ricardo so they can meet next weekend, but he has other plans. Instead, they end up talking about their holidays and sharing travel recommendations.
Ser Português
Being Portuguese
Maria and José are a couple from Porto who traveled to Coimbra on a tour organized by the parish council. After a disappointing experience, will they be bold enough to complain to the mayor?
A Vida dum Estudante: Ricardo
The Life of a Student: Ricardo
Ricardo is a law student who is studying far away from his hometown. Follow along as he talks about his life and what he likes to do in his spare time.
Com a Saúde Não se Brinca
You Don't Play with Health
This patient decided to follow his wife’s advice by making an appointment with his doctor. Let’s see how his check-up goes!
A Vida Do Manuel
Manuel's Life
Manuel is a 20-year-old man who studies medicine in Porto. Learn more about his family and how he spends his time.
Um Jantar a Dois
A Dinner for Two
Luís and Maria decide to go out for dinner in a fancy restaurant without making a reservation. Learn some useful phrases for ordering food in a restaurant and discover some popular Portuguese dishes.
A Rotina do Filipe
Filipe's Routine
Meet Filipe and follow along with his weekly routine to see how this young Portuguese man goes about his daily life.
Onde é Que Fica o Hotel?
Where's the Hotel?
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.
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.
Um Encontro Interessante
An Interesting Encounter
Marta and António meet randomly in Lisbon and have an interesting conversation about their lives and professions.
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.
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!
Rotina Diária
Daily Routine
Daily routines: tedious for some, but essential for others. Embrace our customs by following along with a typical Portuguese daily routine.
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.
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?
Paixões e Profissões – Parte 2
Passions and Professions - Part 2
Maria joins João and Pedro to talk about all the ambitions a girl can have in the 21st century.
Paixões e Profissões
Passions and Professions
At an age when they have to start planning their futures, João and Pedro try to figure out their ideal occupations.
Um Lindo Bebé
A Beautiful Baby
The birth of a new baby prompts a colourful conversation with Tiago, who is fascinated with little Bruno.
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.