Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!
Road Trip to the Waterpark
Traveling in Portugal: Arrivals & Departures
We’re back with another video from our European Portuguese for Beginners series. This time, we’re continuing the discussion about travel and transportation vocabulary. We’ll focus on common Portuguese words you may hear during arrivals and departures, whether you’re on the metro, comboio, or autocarro. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring […]
Useful Vocabulary For Travel And Transportation
The new episode from the European Portuguese for Beginners series is here! Today our topic is travel and transportation. We’ll teach you the Portuguese words for different modes of transportation to help you plan your next trip, discuss your travel plans, or make your way around the city. Stay tuned until the end for a […]
Asking For The Bill in Portuguese
In today’s video you’ll learn how to ask for the bill at a Portuguese restaurant and say how you’d like to pay. Be prepared for a question about “contribuinte”! If you want to end your meal like a true Portuguese, you’ll have to order a coffee, too. Just be careful because “café” may not mean […]
How to Talk to a Waiter at a Portuguese Restaurant
You did it! You ordered your meal in Portuguese, but the fun’s not over because you’ll probably need to talk to the waiter or waitress again throughout the meal. Whose dish is this? Do you want another beer? Ready for dessert? We’ll teach you simple phrases to use in these situations and more, plus vocabulary […]
How To Order In Portuguese At A Restaurant
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Returning to Joel’s Hometown
After a couple years without travel, Rui, Joel, and Clara fly to Joel’s hometown of Muskoka, in rural Ontario, Canada.
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 & […]