So you already know how to get a table at a Portuguese restaurant? Now it’s time to ask for the menu and place the order in Portuguese. Today you’ll learn how to ask and answer common questions that may come up during the ordering process. We’ll help you order a glass of wine, ask for […]
How To Order In Portuguese At A Restaurant
Tips for Making Restaurant Reservations in Portugal
Excited to try all the delicious food and wine at a Portuguese restaurant? Well, first you have to get a table! In this episode, we’ll teach you how to make restaurant reservations in Portugal, plus many useful phrases and vocabulary. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring activities from the Practice […]
Negotiating About Chocolate with our Bilingual Toddler
Here’s a little glimpse of what our Easter Sunday looked like at home earlier today. The struggle was definitely real, spending the day arguing with our 3-year-old about how much chocolate she should be allowed to eat! Almost as impressive as her negotiating skills, you’ll get to hear how our daughter’s language is coming along, […]
“With” In Portuguese – How To Use It Correctly
In today’s episode you’ll learn about a very important preposition — “com”, which means “with” in Portuguese. “Com” can be tricky because of how it combines with personal pronouns. For example, you can’t say “com mi” ❌. You have to say “comigo” ✅ – “with me”. Some pronouns take on a new form like this […]
The 3 Most Important Portuguese Conjunctions
Conjunctions are words that link other words, phrases, or sentences together. You’ll need them to start connecting your thoughts and forming more complex sentences in Portuguese. There are many different Portuguese conjunctions, but we’ll start you off with the 3 most common. Can you guess what they are? Stay tuned until the end for a […]
How to Say No in Portuguese
Let’s learn how to say “no” in Portuguese! To say “no” or to make a statement negative, just remember this one word and add it before the verb. This video is a part of European Portuguese for Beginners series that covers basic Portuguese grammar, vocabulary and common European Portuguese expressions. If you want to learn […]
Indefinite Articles in Portuguese Grammar
In today’s video we’re going to introduce you to indefinite articles in Portuguese. Watch and learn how to say “a” or “some” in Portuguese, when you want to refer to a less specific instance of something. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring activities from the Practice Portuguese learning platform, plus […]
Definite Articles in Portuguese Grammar
In today’s video we’ll introduce you to definite articles in Portuguese. Did you know there are 4 different ways to say “the”?? 😱 This video is a part of our European Portuguese for Beginners video series that covers basic Portuguese grammar, vocabulary, and common European Portuguese expressions. Stay tuned until the end for a short […]
Arrival
✈️ Part 7: It’s time to prepare for landing! We say “adeus” to Teresa and Fernando (for now), and Rui and Joel discuss collecting your bags, finding customs and more, as you get ready to explore your new destination! • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & Rui Coimbra. • Special thanks to Célia, Miguel F., and […]
Mealtime
✈️ Part 6: Are you as excited as Teresa and Fernando are for mealtime? Back at headquarters, Rui and Joel will teach you about different aspects of an inflight meal, and how to ask for a coffee at the end. • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & Rui Coimbra. • Special thanks to Célia, Miguel F., […]
Takeoff
✈️ Part 5: Buckle your seatbelt and get ready to learn vocabulary about flight safety and takeoff! • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & Rui Coimbra. • Special thanks to Célia, Miguel F., and the whole team at TAP for their cooperation and collaboration! • In-plane footage filmed by Miguel Neves, with select stock footage provided […]
Boarding the Plane
✈️ Part 4: Find your seat, stow your bag, and learn the different parts of the plane cabin. • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & Rui Coimbra. • Special thanks to Célia, Miguel F., and the whole team at TAP for their cooperation and collaboration! • In-plane footage filmed by Miguel Neves, with select stock footage […]
The Boarding Gate
✈️ Part 3: Ready to go? Find your boarding gate and don’t forget your passport and boarding pass! • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & Rui Coimbra. • Special thanks to Célia, Miguel F., and the whole team at TAP for their cooperation and collaboration! • Includes stock footage provided by TAP. • Disclaimer: Characters are […]
At the Airport
✈️ Part 2: Whether you’re feeling lost like Teresa and Fernando, or you’re a savvy traveller, you’ll learn lots of new vocabulary to help you out the next time you check in for a flight to or from Portugal. • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & Rui Coimbra. • Special thanks to Célia, Miguel F., and […]
Planning Your Flight
✈️ Part 1 of our “Portuguese Air Travel” series Each new adventure has to start with a plan! Teresa and Fernando spontaneously decide to plan a trip. Back at headquarters, Rui and Joel introduce European Portuguese vocabulary to help you while booking your next flight to or from Portugal. • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & […]