Rui makes a dinner reservation over the phone. Have you done this before in Portuguese?
Making a Reservation
Apoio Ao Cliente
Customer Support
In today’s Listening Practice episode, João finally gets through to a customer support agent at the gas company, after waiting all morning for their technician to show up.
À Busca de Doces
In Search Of Sweets
In today’s European Portuguese Listening Practice episode, you’ll listen to a dialogue between Maria and her friend. Maria has an unusual craving for sweets, so she decides to try and create her own candy.
Na Reforma Agrária
At The "Reforma Agrária"
Listening Practice! Dona Rosa discusses her experiences selling crops at the farmer market, known to locals as the Reforma Agrária. This name is based on the Agrarian Reform which came about in Portugal following the 1974 Carnation Revolution. Through this reform, the government set up collective farms in the Alentejo region and gave subsidies to […]
Em Português, Por Favor!
In Portuguese, Please!
Have you ever spoken to someone in Portuguese, only to have them immediately switch to English on you? The path of least resistance may be to just allow the conversation to stay in English, but in this video, Joel has had enough! He decides to keep the conversation in Portuguese, with the help of a […]
Amigas Vaidosas, Roupas Fabulosas (ANIMATED!)
Vain Friends, Fabulous Clothes (ANIMATED!)
Two elegant friends bump into each other and can’t stop complimenting each other’s fabulous clothes.
O Joel Quer Pipocas (2019, Animated!)
Joel Wants Popcorn (2019, Animated!)
Joel goes to the Cinema and is faced with various decisions… Let’s see whether his Portuguese skills are up to the challenge!
Resolver Um Problema Ao Telefone (2018, ANIMATED!)
Solving a Problem on the Phone
Update: April 10, 2018 – As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. Telephone and Internet service companies are […]
Encomendar uma Pizza ANIMATED!
Ordering a Pizza ANIMATED!
We are very excited to announce that Wayne, a good friend of Practice Portuguese is back at it again with another animated version of one of our favourite episodes. Our other Pizza Na Hora episode with Márcio o Brasileiro is one of our most-watched videos, so we know you’ll love this one too!
O Joel Vai Ao Supermercado (Animated!)
Joel Goes to the Supermarket (Animated!)
We are excited to share with you another fantastic animated video by Wayne, of one of our classic episodes.
O Joel Inscreve-se Num Ginásio (Animated!)
Joel Signs Up at a Gym (Animated!)
Previously released as audio-only, this classic episode has been brought to life as a fully animated feature, by our friend, Wayne!
Original audio version, released March 29 2014.
A BIG thanks to Wayne for his countless hours of work in reimagining this Practice Portuguese episode.
Please be sure to leave a comment on the YouTube video to share your appreciation with Wayne!
Pizza na Hora, Márcio o Brasileiro (Animated!!)
Pizza on Time, Márcio the Brazilian
Previously released as audio-only, one of our all-time favourite episodes has been brought to life as a fully animated feature, by our friend Wayne! Watch European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese face off head-to-head in this very special animated episode. A special Obrigado also goes out to the voice actors, Márcio (Brasileiro) and Luis (Português) for their talent contribution.