Explore relative pronouns in this passage about how Anabela began her new career.
A Nova Paixão Da Anabela
Anabela's New Passion
More Portuguese “Things”
Time for a Portuguese vocabulary boost! If you remember the Things 1 unit, we learned the names for a variety of common objects, such as writing materials and containers. This time, we’re focusing on other objects you find inside the house, or outside in nature, as well as things related to money, electricity, and more. […]
Burocracia em Portugal
Bureaucracy in Portugal
Navigating bureaucracy in Portugal can be quite the adventure.
Um Patê Muito Bom
A Very Good Pâté
Mário compliments Helena’s cooking. Listen for examples of the passive voice through their conversation.
Talking About the Weather in Portuguese
It’s time to talk about the weather in European Portuguese! This is everyone’s favourite topic of conversation, right? Well, maybe not. But hey, it’s a good starting point, especially if you don’t know someone well, or you don’t have much else in common. Portuguese Weather Vocabulary The word for weather is the same as the […]
O Aquecimento Global
Global Warming
Global warming presents pressing concerns for humanity.
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
The Monument of the Discoveries
Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.
Semana Produtiva
Productive Week
A man talks about what he did yesterday and today. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the story.
O Namorado da Patrícia
Patrícia's Boyfriend
Zé invites Patrícia to a party. Notice how the verb dar is used in various idiomatic ways throughout their conversation.
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
The Woman Who Falls Asleep Everywhere
Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
Adoro Viajar!
I Love to Travel!
There are 8 reasons why I love to travel.
Cais do Sodré
Cais do Sodré
Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.
Operação Stop
Traffic Stop
Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]
2023 Holiday Party
Join Rui and Joel in their “distraction-free” environment… as they say “tchau” to 2023, in this annual Practice Portuguese Holiday Party! Brave Portuguese learners showcased their homemade holiday recipes for a chance to win a year-long Premium Subscription. A heartfelt “obrigado” to all of you who sent in videos to make this episode possible. Thanks […]
Estação de São Bento
São Bento Station
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.