2021 has already been off to a busy start! Rui & Joel update you on everything that’s going on, in Portuguese: • Rui & Joel get COVID swabs jammed up their noses… for TV • Rui quits something and joins something else within the same week (Huh?) • Our mobile app is on the way! […]
Despedidas e Parcerias
Farewells And Partnerships
Don’t Make This Mistake with Diminutives!
Portuguese people LOVE to use diminutives, such as adding -inho to make words cuter. But BE CAREFUL because there are a couple exceptions that can get you into big trouble!
Yes & No | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
Is the pronunciation of “sim” (yes) the same as “si” in Spanish? How do you pronounce that “m” at the end of the word? You’ll also learn how to pronounce the nasal sound in “não”, and how to avoid wasting time when time studying Portuguese!
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues
Amália Rodrigues was one of the most important voices in the Fado music of Portugal.
Where Are You From? | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
There’s a pretty good chance that, unless you’re already speaking with a perfect Portuguese accent, you’ll be asked where you’re from. This episode will make sure you’re armed and ready with the right answer so you can keep the conversation flowing!
Who Are You? | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
In this episode, Rui and Joel show you how to introduce yourself to someone and ask them what their name is.
How Are You? Fine, Thanks! | Greetings
Rui and Joel show you how to ask how someone is doing, and how to correctly say “thank you”, (something that even natives sometimes get wrong!)
Conversas Cruzadas
Cross Talk
Remote learning and working is not easy! Carlota logs into her online class just as her mother starts a work meeting. With so many voices, it becomes difficult for either of them to focus…
Hello & Good Day! | Greetings
Rui and Joel go over how to greet someone in European Portuguese, depending on the time of day, to kick off this new video series covering the basics of European Portuguese.
Gostos Semelhantes
Similar Interests
Rita realizes that she has quite a bit in common with Marcelo’s siblings! Listen for lots of possessive pronouns and possessive determiners throughout their conversation.
O Feminino e o Masculino
Feminine and Masculine
Explore the basics of using gender in Portuguese. Listen for the feminine and masculine words within these back to back introductions. The meaning of each introduction is the same, except for one important difference: the first is spoken by a female and the second is spoken by a male. Notice how the words used are […]
Assunto: Candidatura, Diretor Financeiro
Subject - Application, Financial Director
Ivo emails a cover letter along with his resume to apply for a position as a Chief Financial Officer.
Um Passeio Estragado
A Ruined Stroll
Ivo’s plans to take a simple walk get a bit more complicated when António asks him to run some errands.
À Procura de um Apartamento
Searching For An Apartment
Violeta sets up an appointment to see a 2-bedroom home for rent.
A Meditação
The Meditation
Pedro tries to teach Joana how to meditate.
À Conversa no Escritório
Chatting At The Office
Marlene and Miguel have a chat at work.
A Família do Adriano
Adriano's Family
Adriano tells us about each member of his family. Toggle on the Translate button and explore the differences between the verbs ser and estar, the verbs that mean “to be”. For this episode, let’s focus more on exploring the language, instead of comprehending what you hear. Listen once and then go through line by line, […]
Quando a Vontade é Pouca, o Corpo é Que Paga!
When the Will is Low, it is the Body that Pays!
Renata just signed up for a gym membership and she’s determined to actually go this time…
Palavras Opostas
Opposite Words
Leonor has a test on opposite words tomorrow, so she asks her father to help her study while they walk home from school. Throughout their practice, you’ll learn lots of Portuguese adjectives, plus many examples of when to use ser vs. estar.
Uma Bica Cheia? Impossível!
A Full Espresso? Impossible!
Hugo returns from a trip to Paris and complains to Matilde about his struggle to order his usual coffee.
25 De Dezembro
December 25th
For many people, Christmas is the most anticipated time of year. Learn more about how this festive time is celebrated in Portugal.
The 2020 Holiday Party
We wrap up 2020 with the spotlight on our members from all over the world, as they describe their favourite traditional holiday foods and drinks. You’ll also get to meet more of the Practice Portuguese team (with an appearance from Avó Odete), while our set (and post-rum-cider Joel) start falling apart. A huge “obrigado” to all […]
Temos de Manter a Rotina
We Have To Maintain Our Routine
Working from home with kids is no easy task! Follow along as this family does their best to adjust to the new routine.
A Veneza de Portugal
The Venice Of Portugal
Learn more about the city of Aveiro and why it’s known as the “Venice of Portugal”.