Culture

Ever wondered how to start and end an email in Portuguese? It’s not always as simple as translating the phrases you would use in your native language. What sounds friendly or formal in one language might sound rude or unusual in another. And you don’t want to greet a friend the same way you greet […]

If you’ve been to Portugal, you’ve probably noticed the artwork covering the sidewalks. Have you ever stopped to wonder how it’s done? Now’s your chance to find out! Rui & Joel meet up with Jesse, a Practice Portuguese member and apprentice at the Escola de Calceteiros, as well as Nuno, a teacher at the school […]

Magusto is a celebration that happens on o Dia de São Martinho in Portugal. Follow along for an amusing retelling of the legend of St. Martin, and to find out what type of food and drinks you can enjoy on this day.

Have you tried a pastel de nata?

Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.

Walk through Lisbon with Rui and Joel as they explore the annual festivities of Santo António!

Learn about the controversy surrounding bullfighting in Portugal.

Learn how to celebrate New Years Eve, Portuguese style!

Ahhh the famous Portuguese Francesinha, a staple of Portuguese cuisine! 🤤 The Francesinha is a traditional Portuguese dish that comes from Porto, a city in the north of Portugal. The recipe is simple: All you need is two slices of bread, a beef steak, several Portuguese sausages and cheese. The traditional Portuguese francesinha always comes […]

Dia de Santo António is celebrated in Lisbon in the month of June. Find out what Sofia and Júlio plan to do during the event.

In this video, you’ll learn how to order a coffee in Portugal, a task more complex than it seems! There are several types available and the lingo can vary from city to city. Don’t miss out on Portugal’s coffee culture, an essential part of daily life!

The Serralves Museum is a prominent museum of contemporary art, surrounded by a large park and gardens.