In today’s European Portuguese Listening Practice episode, João talks to his friend Pedro about his passion for reading and writing. Does Pedro feel the same way?
João e os Livros
João And The Books
Ready to Come About: Prologue
Pronta Para Mudar De Rumo: Prólogo
(Personal note from Joel): Sue Williams and her husband David are long-time Practice Portuguese members. After I read Sue’s sailing memoir about their adventures and hardships while crossing the ocean from Canada to Portugal (and beyond… then back home again!), I enjoyed it so much that we requested permission from Sue and her publisher to […]
Um Encontro na Biblioteca
An Encounter at the Library
Catarina and Tiago discuss their favorite literary genres as they look for new books to read at the library.
O Segredo
The Secret
Alice and Raul discuss their favourite books as they browse the options at a local bookstore.
Feiticeiros ou Universitários?
Wizards Or College Students?
Have you ever seen young people in black cloaks walking around the streets in Portugal? Learn about the origin of this tradition and how it inspired a very famous author.
50 Sombras da Avó Odete
50 Shades of Grandma Odete
Avó Odete has been healthy and safe from COVID-19, although she’s not too impressed with having to be regularly tested, (as you’ll see in the video). She’s also been catching up with some reading, although it’s perhaps not exactly what you’d expect! Warning: This video contains explicit language, so please skip it if you’re younger […]
Um Livro Para Uma Adolescente
A Book For A Teenager
Ana visits a bookstore to find a book for her teenage daughter.
Uma Aventura na Biblioteca
An Adventure at the Library
On their way to the library, Maria and Filipe talk about the books they want to read next.
A Livraria dos Feiticeiros
The Bookstore of Wizards
Have you ever visited Livraria Lello in Porto? Learn more about this popular bookstore and find out why it became famous worldwide.
Na Livraria
At the Bookstore
Manuel goes to the bookstore to look for some books for his trip to Italy. Find out what he bought!
Uma Ida À Livraria
A Trip to the Bookstore
Isabel goes to the bookstore to purchase a book by her favorite author.
João e os Livros
João and the Books
João talks to his friend Pedro about his passion for reading and writing. Does Pedro feel the same way?