Today you’ll learn 5 simple phrases you can use in a conversation to show you’re listening and to keep the conversation going. Even if you don’t have a lot to say just yet, this will make sure you sound interested and engaged. Que bom! Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus […]
How To Make Comments in Portuguese
4 Ways To Say “OK” In Portuguese
There are many ways to say “OK” in Portuguese, or to respond positively in agreement. Sometimes you need just a simple Okay, Sure, All right… And other times you want to be more enthusiastic with a Good! or a Great! In this video we’ll teach you 4 options for how to say OK in Portuguese […]
Os Carvalhos do Vizinho
The Neighbor's Oaks
Practice that tricky “lh” sound as Carlos tells Sara about his daily troubles. Try listening line by line and repeating the words containing ‘lh’ out loud.
3 Portuguese Verbs that Mean “To Understand” – Entender, Compreender, Perceber
In today’s video we’re going to introduce 3 Portuguese verbs that mean “to understand” in Portuguese: ENTENDER, COMPREENDER, and PERCEBER. You can use these verbs to check whether someone has understood you. We’ll teach you the informal and formal ways to ask this question with each verb, plus how to respond naturally “the Portuguese way”. […]
What to Say When You Don’t Understand
What did you say? Can you repeat that? Slow down! Learn what to say when someone asks you a question in Portuguese and you don’t understand. 🥴 Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus a quick tip from Rui about why it’s not so crazy to talk to yourself. 😜 0:00 […]
Uma Bicicleta Quase Nova
An Almost New Bicycle
Sílvia picks up her bicycle from the repair shop.
How To Say “Do You Speak English?” In Portuguese
Do you want to show an effort to speak a bit of Portuguese, but don’t yet know enough to say everything you’d like? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to ask “do you speak English?” in Portuguese, for those times when the topic is above your current level. We’ll cover both informal and formal contexts, […]
I Speak “A Little” Portuguese
This episode is the first in our series about basic Portuguese phrases for beginners. Speaking Portuguese can be overwhelming when you’re just getting started and haven’t learned much yet. But we don’t want that to stop you from practicing! Set expectations for your first conversations by letting the listener know how much Portuguese you speak. […]
Rui & Joel Make Vinho!
Rui, Joel, and Clara travel north to visit a family vineyard in Portugal, in Vila Boa de Baixo, to try their hand at making wine! Watch until the end to find out whether the resulting wine was actually worth all of the effort…
Os Vários Empregos do Senhor Ramiro
The Various Jobs Of Sr. Ramiro
Luísa stops at the bakery to buy some bread and chat with Sr. Ramiro, an old family friend who seems to have had every profession imaginable! Notes for this episode: Notice how Luísa treats Sr. Ramiro with the formal form of “you” and he treats Luísa with the informal form (tu). Learn more about informal […]
No Copo De Água
At The Wedding Reception
Mónica attends an old friend’s wedding reception and has a quick chat with the father of the bride.
A Noite de Passagem de Ano
New Year's Eve Night
Learn how to celebrate New Years Eve, Portuguese style!
2021 Holiday Party!
Despite Clara breaking half of our decorations, Rui and Joel manage to celebrate the holidays with the help of our members, who share with us their favourite holiday decorations. As you’d expect from us, there are lots of surprises throughout, (and you’ll learn lots of Portuguese without even realizing it!) Obrigado to everyone who generously […]
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!
Porque Não Vieste à Festa?
Why Didn't You Come To The Party?
João is irritated that Ana keeps skipping out on their plans. Practice differentiating between the verbs ver and vir throughout the dialogue.
Um Seguro em Cima do Joelho
Off The Cuff Insurance
Luís calls to set up a health insurance plan, just in case of any “hypothetical” injuries…
Maria Encontra os Colegas
Maria Meets Up With Her Colleagues
Let’s practice forming plurals in European Portuguese with this conversation between Maria and Pedro. Maria is looking for a pen, but ends up chatting with Pedro and sharing some snacks with him.
Passo a Passo 2 – A Rota Vicentina
Step By Step 2: The Rota Vicentina
Years after walking the Caminho de Santiago in our first “Passo a Passo” film, your favourite Portuguese / Canadian pilgrims are back at it again, this time to walk the beautiful Rota Vicentina! To spare you from the foot blisters, Rui and Joel do the hard work for you, trekking through challenging sand dunes all […]
Tiago Conversa com o Pai
Tiago Talks To His Father
In this beginner Portuguese comprehension episode, Tiago talks to his father, showing us how to use estar + a + infinitivo to describe an action that is currently happening (i.e. the present continuous tense).
Rui and Joel Crash the “Pandilha” Live Show
We recently had the pleasure of participating in the online liveshow, “Pandilha”, where we discussed how Practice Portuguese got started. You can watch the full interview (with English subtitles available). We’d love to have you learn European Portuguese with us, so remember to visit our website to learn more! Thanks to the wonderful hosts Mónica […]
Tiago Aprende a Vestir-Se
Tiago Learns To Dress Himself
In this video, you’ll learn basic vocabulary related to clothing in Portuguese. Follow the dialogue between Hugo and his son, Tiago, who are getting dressed for a family outing.
Regresso Às Aulas
Back To School
Explore how the word “já” is used in this dialogue between a mother and father discussing their children returning to school.
As Crianças e os Adultos
Children And Adults
In this beginner episode, Tiago learns that men and women drink different beverages than children… 🍷🧃 Here’s what you may notice throughout the dialogue: indefinite articles (um and uma) definite articles (o, os, a, as) basic conjunctions (e, ou) the verbs ser (to be) and beber (to drink) – present tense (We’ll cover verbs / […]
Rui & Joel React to Seeing Themselves on TV (SIC Mulher)
Earlier this year, we appeared on SIC Mulher’s “What’s Up TV” to discuss running online entrepreneurship. We also gave an overview of Practice Portuguese’s learning resources, and how they help Portuguese learners around the world. Just like everyone else, we had to wait for it to air before seeing the final result. To let you […]