Dona Gertrudes, a retired 65-year-old woman, has just a received a surprisingly large bill from her gas company. Upset and nervous, she attempts to sort the matter out on the phone.
Dona Gertrudes e a Conta do Gás
Dona Gertrudes and the Gas Bill
Perigo na Estrada, Pesadelo na Oficina!
Danger on the Road, Nightmare in the Shop!
Eduarda, the mechanic, deals with a customer who thinks he knows exactly what’s wrong with his car… when in fact, the biggest problem might just be the driver!
(Special guest: Eliana Silva)
Um Cliente Satisfeito
A Satisfied Customer
Menus might be missing at this restaurant’s table, but a courteous waiter is eager to keep a new customer satisfied.
O Joel Quer Pipocas (2019, Animated!)
Joel Wants Popcorn (2019, Animated!)
Joel goes to the Cinema and is faced with various decisions… Let’s see whether his Portuguese skills are up to the challenge!
O Fato Faz o Homem
The Suit Makes the Man
With the help of a competent sales assistant, a man looks for the right suit to renew his wardrobe.
O Fato Faz o Homem – Parte 2
The Suit Makes the Man - Part 2
After exploring all the options, a customer finds the perfect suit and shoes.
O Assistente Rabugento
The Grumpy Assistant
A fed-up sales assistant gets even crankier when a customer comes in looking for a deal.
No Terminal de Autocarros
At the Bus Terminal
A hopelessly late traveler finds no sympathy from a bus station’s ticket seller, as he tries to find a way to his destination.
Uma Cliente Exigente
A Demanding Customer
A customer’s quest for the perfect dress ends dramatically after the sales assistant gives her some bad news.
O Presente Ideal
The Ideal Gift
Hugo wants to surprise his wife with the perfect gift from the jewellery store.
Alugando o Carro Perfeito
Renting the Perfect Car
A young man gets an unexpected reality check after trying to pretend to be someone he’s not.
Cabelos, Tesouras e Desilusões
Hair, Scissors, and Disappointments
Salvador and Mariana (– no, Adriana! –) visit a hair salon to freshen up their looks, but quickly find themselves in a hairy situation! In this episode, you’ll learn lots of new vocabulary and expressions that should come in handy the next time you find yourself going under the scissors…
As Sardinhas Que Fumavam
The Sardines That Smoked
Hoping for a calm, vegetarian dining experience at a local Portuguese restaurant, Sr. John gets thrown off guard by unprofessional service and a problem with his order! Find out how he deals with these challenges, and learn lots of vocabulary and expressions to use the next time you’re dining out.
Resolver Um Problema Ao Telefone (2018, ANIMATED!)
Solving a Problem on the Phone
Update: April 10, 2018 – As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. Telephone and Internet service companies are […]
Resolver Um Problema Ao Telefone: Alô?!
Solving a Problem on the Phone: Hello?!
Update: April 10, 2018 – As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension.
Telephone and Internet service companies are notoriously painful to deal with, and Portugal is no exception! In this dialogue, a pushy representative from “VOZ” calls in an attempt to recapture a former client. Have you had the pleasure of dealing with one of these services in Portuguese yet?
Encomendar uma Pizza ANIMATED!
Ordering a Pizza ANIMATED!
We are very excited to announce that Wayne, a good friend of Practice Portuguese is back at it again with another animated version of one of our favourite episodes. Our other Pizza Na Hora episode with Márcio o Brasileiro is one of our most-watched videos, so we know you’ll love this one too!
O Joel Vai Ao Supermercado (Animated!)
Joel Goes to the Supermarket (Animated!)
We are excited to share with you another fantastic animated video by Wayne, of one of our classic episodes.
O Joel Inscreve-se Num Ginásio (Animated!)
Joel Signs Up at a Gym (Animated!)
Previously released as audio-only, this classic episode has been brought to life as a fully animated feature, by our friend, Wayne!
Original audio version, released March 29 2014.
A BIG thanks to Wayne for his countless hours of work in reimagining this Practice Portuguese episode.
Please be sure to leave a comment on the YouTube video to share your appreciation with Wayne!
Pizza na Hora, Márcio o Brasileiro (Animated!!)
Pizza on Time, Márcio the Brazilian
Previously released as audio-only, one of our all-time favourite episodes has been brought to life as a fully animated feature, by our friend Wayne! Watch European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese face off head-to-head in this very special animated episode. A special Obrigado also goes out to the voice actors, Márcio (Brasileiro) and Luis (Português) for their talent contribution.
O Joel Quer Pipocas!
Joel Wants Popcorn!
Updated February 4, 2019: As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
Joel goes to the cinema and is faced with various decisions… Let’s see whether his Portuguese skills are up to the challenge!
O Joel Inscreve-se Num Ginásio
Joel Signs Up at a Gym
The Canadian’s back! Joel still lives in Lisbon and this time he wants to sign up for a gym membership. Has his Portuguese improved?
Updated November 10, 2015 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, fellow member Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. You can watch it below in the Premium Features, whether you are a member or not.
Pizza na Hora, Márcio o Brasileiro
Pizza on Time, Márcio the Brazilian
Pizza na Hora receives another order, but this time the problem is communication. Is it possible that a Portuguese can’t understand a Brazilian? Updated January 29, 2015 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, member and friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
Encomendar uma Pizza
Ordering a Pizza
Updated September 22, 2016 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, Wayne has turned this episode into a brilliantly animated cartoon. Video has been added below, enjoy!
Ordering a pizza on the phone… Who is worse, the rude employee or the annoying customer?
No Metro e Na Escola
On the Metro and at School
Joel wants to take Portuguese classes, but first he needs a metro pass. This episode has a special guest, who could it be?