Mário compliments Helena’s cooking. Listen for examples of the passive voice through their conversation.
Um Patê Muito Bom
A Very Good Pâté
Portugal’s Love Affair with Bacalhau
In addition to being one of the most difficult Portuguese words for foreigners to pronounce correctly, is Portugal’s most treasured dish and it is highly associated with its national identity.
Carolos à Moda da Beira-Alta
Beira-Alta Style Carolos
Learn Portuguese while cooking a delicious meal with this recipe for Beira-Alta Style Carolos.
A Sopa da Diana
Diana's Soup
A group of friends are about to go see a movie. Before they leave, Diana decides to make dinner for everyone, despite not being a very good cook… Take note of how regular -ar verbs (such as chegar, começar, cozinhar, ajudar, cortar, etc.) are conjugated in the present tense (presente do indicativo) throughout the dialogue. […]
Receita de Torradas de Cogumelos
Mushroom Toast Recipe
Follow along with this simple vegetarian recipe using some delicious Portuguese ingredients. The formal imperative mood is used throughout.
O Roubo do Caril
The Theft Of The Curry
Practice the imperative mood as Carlos tries to keep up with Sara’s cooking instructions!
Tipos de Farinha
Types Of Flour
A customer asks a grocery store employee for help finding the right kind of flour.
Gustavo Aprende a Fazer Cheesecake
Gustavo Learns to Make Cheesecake
Gustavo’s mother teaches him how to make his favourite dessert.
Common Herbs & Spices in Portuguese Cuisine
Before we go any further, it’s best to explain the difference between and . Simply put, herbs are leaves while spices are seeds, bark, roots, and flowers. If you love food like we do, or want to understand the menu at a Portuguese restaurant, we think you’ll enjoy this guide to vocabulary for herbs and […]
Ida ao Talho
Going to the Butcher's Shop
Follow Anabela as she orders various cuts of meat from the butcher.
Learn Portuguese by Cooking
How about a lesson that ends in a tasty reward? For all you omnivores out there, let’s explore some vocabulary in context for different types of meat, vegetables, and other ingredients with these family contributed by one of our team members and his mother. Thanks Eduardo and Fernanda! 🙌 Learn the vocabulary in the ingredients […]
Diário de Uma Quarentona VI
Quarantine Diary VI
A woman decides to start an exercise plan to make room for all the food she plans to eat. These days stuck at home are making it impossible to resist the temptations of homemade Portuguese cuisine!
A Avó e as Plantas
Grandma and the Plants
Grandma is cooking a delicious meal that makes her grandson wonder how she makes her food so tasty!
A Lasanha Da Isabel
Isabel's Lasagna
Isabel invites Tiago over for dinner. Will one lasagna be enough?
Compras Na Feira
Shopping at the Local Market
Two neighbours meet on a bus back to their village after a trip to the local market. On the way home, they talk about the meals they are going to prepare with their new purchases. Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan.
Keto: Dieta Milagre Ou Dieta Da Moda?
Keto: Miracle Diet or Fad Diet?
Just in time for summer! A new diet has been gaining popularity due to the fast weight loss it promotes, despite the radical changes it requires in eating habits.
Pastel de Nata
Custard Tart
Learn about the amazing gastronomy of Portugal and its most famous pastry: the Pastel de Nata. Discover how this Portuguese custard pie came to be, its ingredients, and its popularity not only with the locals, but tourists as well!
João e Dona Ana à Conversa
João and Dona Ana in Conversation
John crosses paths with Dona Ana around lunchtime. They have a respectful conversation about food and cooking.
Hugo e Patrícia à Mesa de Jantar
Hugo and Patricia at the Dinner Table
As dinner is served, Hugo has a bitter surprise at the table that requires him to improvise.
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).
Entrevista com os Avós
Interview with the Grandparents
Avó Odete is back! And she’s not alone… For the first time, Avô Manuel decided to talk to tell us what he thinks about snails!