Cláudio and Joana are a Portuguese couple who decide to take a trip to Tomar in a rental car. When it comes to driving, they can’t seem to agree on anything. Will they make it to their destination without driving each other crazy?
Carro Alugado, Caos Instalado
Rental Car, Chaos Takes Place
Perigo na Estrada, Pesadelo na Oficina!
Danger on the Road, Nightmare in the Shop!
Eduarda, the mechanic, deals with a customer who thinks he knows exactly what’s wrong with his car… when in fact, the biggest problem might just be the driver!
(Special guest: Eliana Silva)
Lançamento: “Passo a Passo” (o Caminho de Santiago)
Launch: "Step by Step" (the Caminho de Santiago)
With the holiday season approaching, Rui and Joel announce a special early gift for members of Practice Portuguese! Listen and find out exactly what is on “the Way”…
Updated December 1, 2018: It’s launched!
Parte II: À Caça de Casa
Part II: Hunting for a House
Today we revisit Diálogo 29 to discuss some of the vocabulary and expressions surrounding the Portuguese housing market. There’s also an extra listening challenge waiting for you in the second half, so stick around!
Uma Viagem a Marraquexe
A Trip to Marrakech
Today’s destination is Morocco, as we cover tons of new vocabulary to prepare you for wherever your future travels take you! Follow our journey through the airport, airplane, and all through the ancient city of Marrakesh.
(Featuring a very special guest, Ana Coimbra, Rui’s mãe!)
Um Dia na Praia
A Day on the Beach
Are you just starting to learn Portuguese? This episode is perfect for you! It is A1/A2 level with simple vocabulary and grammar, but read by a native speaker, so it’s ideal for all levels to practice their pronunciation and listening comprehension! In addition, whenever we comment on the text, we take the opportunity to teach some expressions and review grammar.
Tip: The article is first read with discussion in between, and then read full-speed in its entirety at 14:50.
O Joel Quer Comprar Uma Mota
Joel Wants to Buy a Motorcycle
Joel has a new project — buying a motorcycle to drive in Lisbon! Will it be easier than taking a taxi? Does Joel know how to do business in Portuguese? Vrum vrum!
Artigo 15 – Sintra, Um Tesouro Verde
Sintra, A Green Treasure
Sintra is known for its palaces, legends, and winding paths. If you need a reason to visit Lisbon, then Sintra is the only reason you need.
Um Passeio de Carro Com a Avó ~ Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo!
A Car Ride With Grandma ~ Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!
Rui and Avó Odete drive around and talk about the best of Portugal, Christmas, and TAP strikes. She also reveals her grandmother’s secret use for soaps!
Para Onde Vai o Cocó do Avião?
Where Does Airplane Poop Go?
Listen to what my grandmother thinks about my profession and how she manages her money — “x para aqui, x para acolá”!
Os Turistas, o Brasil e o Mundial
Tourists, Brazil, and the World Cup
Find out what tourists are doing in Brazil during the 2014 World Cup and what Brazilians think about it!
O Joel Vai à Polónia
Joel Goes to Poland
Joel wants to travel in Europe and decides to accept a very interesting suggestion. Do you know this Polish city? What is your favourite European city?
No Metro e Na Escola
On the Metro and at School
Joel wants to take Portuguese classes, but first he needs a metro pass. This episode has a special guest, who could it be?
O Joel Apanha o Táxi
Joel Takes the Taxi
Updated February 11, 2019: As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
In this episode, Joel arrives to Lisbon and is faced with a challenging (and frustrating) taxi ride.
O Joel Apanha o Avião
Joel Takes the Plane
Follow Joel in this new adventure, where the dialogues are funnier, more useful, and closer to your reality!