Rui and Joel go over how to greet someone in European Portuguese, depending on the time of day, to kick off this new video series covering the basics of European Portuguese.
Hello & Good Day! | Greetings
How Are You? Fine, Thanks! | Greetings
Rui and Joel show you how to ask how someone is doing, and how to correctly say “thank you”, (something that even natives sometimes get wrong!)
Who Are You? | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
In this episode, Rui and Joel show you how to introduce yourself to someone and ask them what their name is.
Where Are You From? | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
There’s a pretty good chance that, unless you’re already speaking with a perfect Portuguese accent, you’ll be asked where you’re from. This episode will make sure you’re armed and ready with the right answer so you can keep the conversation flowing!
Yes & No | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
Is the pronunciation of “sim” (yes) the same as “si” in Spanish? How do you pronounce that “m” at the end of the word? You’ll also learn how to pronounce the nasal sound in “não”, and how to avoid wasting time when time studying Portuguese!
Goodbye | Greetings | Learn European Portuguese
👋 Adeus looks similar to adiós, so you can pronounce them the same way, right? (Spoiler alert: NO) We’ll cover the simplest ways to say goodbye in Portuguese, including a more informal option. Stay tuned until the end for bonus tips on riding that “urgency wave” when you arrive in Portugal! 🌊
I Speak “A Little” Portuguese
This episode is the first in our series about basic Portuguese phrases for beginners. Speaking Portuguese can be overwhelming when you’re just getting started and haven’t learned much yet. But we don’t want that to stop you from practicing! Set expectations for your first conversations by letting the listener know how much Portuguese you speak. […]
How To Say “Do You Speak English?” In Portuguese
Do you want to show an effort to speak a bit of Portuguese, but don’t yet know enough to say everything you’d like? In this lesson, you’ll learn how to ask “do you speak English?” in Portuguese, for those times when the topic is above your current level. We’ll cover both informal and formal contexts, […]
What to Say When You Don’t Understand
What did you say? Can you repeat that? Slow down! Learn what to say when someone asks you a question in Portuguese and you don’t understand. 🥴 Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus a quick tip from Rui about why it’s not so crazy to talk to yourself. 😜 0:00 […]
3 Portuguese Verbs that Mean “To Understand” – Entender, Compreender, Perceber
In today’s video we’re going to introduce 3 Portuguese verbs that mean “to understand” in Portuguese: ENTENDER, COMPREENDER, and PERCEBER. You can use these verbs to check whether someone has understood you. We’ll teach you the informal and formal ways to ask this question with each verb, plus how to respond naturally “the Portuguese way”. […]
4 Ways To Say “OK” In Portuguese
There are many ways to say “OK” in Portuguese, or to respond positively in agreement. Sometimes you need just a simple Okay, Sure, All right… And other times you want to be more enthusiastic with a Good! or a Great! In this video we’ll teach you 4 options for how to say OK in Portuguese […]
How To Make Comments in Portuguese
Today you’ll learn 5 simple phrases you can use in a conversation to show you’re listening and to keep the conversation going. Even if you don’t have a lot to say just yet, this will make sure you sound interested and engaged. Que bom! Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus […]
How To Agree And Disagree In Portuguese
Today you’ll learn how to agree or disagree with someone in Portuguese. Or if you’re the type to avoid stirring up controversy, you can also just say, ‘I don’t know’! 😉 Stay tuned until the end for a short practice session, plus a quick tip from Rui about how to use movies to learn Portuguese. […]
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 & […]
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 […]