Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]
Operação Stop
Traffic Stop
2023 Holiday Party
Join Rui and Joel in their “distraction-free” environment… as they say “tchau” to 2023, in this annual Practice Portuguese Holiday Party! Brave Portuguese learners showcased their homemade holiday recipes for a chance to win a year-long Premium Subscription. A heartfelt “obrigado” to all of you who sent in videos to make this episode possible. Thanks […]
Estação de São Bento
São Bento Station
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.
Estás A Ser Sarcástica?
Are You Being Sarcastic?
Rivals Joaquim and Rita catch up and discuss their careers. How many Portuguese-English cognates do you notice throughout their dialogue?
2023 Holiday Contest Announcement
Win a 1 year Premium membership to Practice Portuguese (worth €153!) Send a video to @practice_portuguese on Instagram (as a DM), explaining in Portuguese a festive dish or drink you’ve prepared. You’ll be featured in our 2023 Holiday Party episode, and if your video is our favourite, you’ll win a full year of access to […]
Making a Reservation
Rui makes a dinner reservation over the phone. Have you done this before in Portuguese?
Aprender uma Nova Língua
Learning a New Language
Learning a new language has its ups and downs.
A Revolução Liberal
The Liberal Revolution
Learn more about a turbulent period of Portugal’s history: the French invasions and the revolution that followed.
Até que a Tempestade Passe
Until The Storm Passes
As a storm rages in Portugal, Joca is convinced he can brave the elements. Keep an eye and ear out for many different uses of the preposition até.
Ana Vai ao Médico
Ana Goes To The Doctor
Ana goes to the doctor for a checkup.
O “Mestre” do Engate
The Pickup "Artist"
Zé tries some cheesy pick-up lines in an attempt to flirt with Cláudia.
Road Trip to the Waterpark
Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!
There’s a Strike in Lisbon Tomorrow
Joel gets an inside look into the strike happening in Lisbon tomorrow. Márcia explains the reasons behind the strike, including the struggle for fair wages and better working conditions. Practice your Portuguese listening skills and learn vocabulary as you hear about the challenges workers are facing in Portugal!
Ao Telefone Com a Mãe
On The Phone With Mom
Tiago’s mother goes away for a few days and calls her son to make sure he’s taking care of things at home. Need more practice with clitic pronouns? You’ll notice there are many examples of how to merge clitic pronouns throughout the dialogue.
Spanish vs. Portuguese
Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker, or you just took a few years of Spanish in school, you may be curious about the similarities and differences between Spanish and Portuguese. Are 🇵🇹Portuguese and 🇪🇸Spanish Basically the Same? No. First, let’s clear one thing up: Portuguese and Spanish are not just dialects of the same language. […]