Fully immersed in the spirit of the Caminho, the pilgrims spread out and begin traveling a bit more independently, rather than sticking together as a group. But the isolation gets to them, prompting Rui to give the performance of a lifetime to nobody except for perhaps a few farmers (and lucky for us, the camera!). Meanwhile, Joel gets so isolated that he starts wondering if he’s actually even on the right Caminho at all…
Passo a Passo – Parte 4/9
Step by Step - Part 4/9
Passo a Passo – Parte 5/9
Step by Step - Part 5/9
Joel and his new sidekick continue trying to find their way back to the other pilgrims, and Rui starts dealing signs of a problematic injury…
Passo a Passo – Parte 3/9
Step by Step - Part 3/9
At this point of their journey, Joel has already sacrificed his fashion sense (and dignity) for maximum comfort and UV protection. Later, Rui finds himself in a conversation for which even he wishes he had subtitles!
Passo a Passo – Parte 2/9
Step by Step - Part 2/9
On their second day of walking, the beauty of the Caminho is already starting to reveal itself, just like the blisters on the pilgrims’ feet. Rui and Joel also begin discovering some of the regional terms and expressions used in the North of Portugal.
A Libertação dos Caracóis com o Rui Sénior
The Liberation of the Snails with Rui Senior
Rui Sénior is back with an important message for all those who enjoy eating snails! Learn more about the important cause he’s standing up for, and find out how you can help…
Musculação Rural com o Rui Sénior
Rural Bodybuilding with Rui Senior
In the peak of summer, fitness expert Rui Sénior takes a few minutes to show us how he stays in better shape than everyone else, even while on vacation… No excuses!
Episódio 1 (2018, ANIMATED) – Fotografar Comida em Restaurantes / O Sono e o Álcool
Episode 1 (2018, ANIMATED) - Photographing food in restaurants / Sleep and Alcohol
Talk about a callback… This video is a brand new animated version of our very first podcast episode, from way back in 2013! By comparing the audio of this episode to our newer ones, you’ll hopefully notice not only a massive evolution in not only our production quality and comfort on the mic, but also […]
How to Pronounce the Letter X in Portuguese
Compared to some other languages, Portuguese pronunciation is relatively consistent, once you learn the rules. A huge exception to this idea lies the letter X, which is one of the most challenging sounds – even for more intermediate learners.
That’s because this letter can be pronounced in several different ways. To get started, let’s see what Sherlock has to say on the topic:
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 […]
O Joel Vai Ao Hospital (2018, ANIMATED!)
Joel Goes to the Hospital (2018, ANIMATED!)
Update: January 12, 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. ~~~ Getting sick can cause pain and […]
Feliz Natal e Boas Festas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
What better way to celebrate the season than with a bit of snow and -11°C temperatures? Check out the holiday hijinx we got up to while almost freezing to death in Toronto, Canada this month… and learn a bit of seasonal vocabulary at the same time!
Animated: Pizza Na Hora Está a Contratar!
Animated: Pizza on Time is Now Hiring!
Animator Wayne is back at it again, in this third episode of our Pizza Na Hora series (previously audio-only).
Márcio o Brasileiro calls in once again to everyone’s favourite Portuguese pizzeria, but this time to ask the owner for a job. Will they be able to overcome their cultural differences and work together? Watch to find out!
Lavar a Loiça Com a Avó Odete
Washing the Dishes with Grandma Odete
Avó Odete is back! She teaches us lots of new vocabulary while chatting, singing, and washing the dishes, (with Rui’s “help” 🙈). Rui even attempts to get her saying “asneiras” (bad words!) Watch now to see if he succeeds!
Kombucha: O Que É, E Como (Não) Se Faz!
Kombucha: What It Is, And How It (Doesn't) Get Done!
It’s tea time! But not like anything you’ve ever had before. Have you heard of kombucha? Find out what it is, how it’s made… and how to make a mess! Our special guest is our designated “kombuchista,” (who also happens to be Rui Sr., Rui’s Jr.’s pai).
Aprender Português? Vejo-me Grego! (Video)
Learning Portuguese? I'm Seeing Myself Greek (I'm Struggling)!
In this video, Joel (o Canadiano) interviews Pedro, a personal trainer in Lisboa. When he saw which videos and website his Greek girlfriend was using to learn Portuguese, he immediately recognized Rui and Joel as members of the gym!
Instead of just taking a photo together, we decided it would be a bigger surprise for her to see her boyfriend pop up in her YouTube activity feed! So we recorded this interview to make it happen…
During the conversation, we discuss:
• Common challenges that make Portuguese difficult for non-natives to master
• Learning your partner’s language while in a relationship
• Specific grammar and pronunciation peculiarities in European Portuguese
Disclaimer: Since this interview is spontaneous and Joel is not a native speaker, he makes a few mistakes (eg. “Isto é” instead of “Este é” when introducing Pedro!) Members who see the subtitles / transcription will see the corrections, and hopefully learn from these common errors. But for those who just hear the audio or view the video without subtitles, just make sure to take Joel’s grammar with a grain of salt and focus more on Pedro! 🙂