Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]
Operação Stop
Traffic Stop
Road Trip to the Waterpark
Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!
A Estrada Mais Longa de Portugal
The Longest Road In Portugal
Have you ever driven on Portugal’s longest road? Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, of the popular Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal travel blog.
Motociclismo
Motorcycling
Let’s learn about a popular mode of transportation in Portugal, as well as the rest of Europe: motorcycles!
A Avó que Não Prega Olho à Noite
The Grandmother Who Can't Sleep a Wink at Night
Pedro arranged a Sunday lunch with his grandmother. He arrives a little after 9 a.m. to take a stroll through the city park before heading to the restaurant.
Inspeção a um Carro Estimado
Inspection of a Cherished Car
Helena brings her car in for its required inspection. It seems she has quite a bit to learn about car maintenance…
A Caminho da Aula de Condução
On the Way to the Driving Lesson
Rita is running late to her driving class. Luckily, she runs into António who gives her a ride and asks about her upcoming test.
A Viagem
The Trip
Petra is planning a road trip across the United States. She excitedly tells Flávio about all the preparations.
A Anabela Pede Direções
Anabela Asks For Directions
Anabela and Eusébio get lost on their way to a dinner reservation. Luckily, they meet someone who helps them find their way!
Uma Lata Velha, Mas de Confiança!
A Tin Can (That's) Old, But Trustworthy!
Vítor and Paula are shopping for a used car to replace the “old tin can” they’ve been driving for the past 20 years.
A Crise dos Combustíveis
The Fuel Crisis
The gas stations in town are suddenly crowded with people rushing to fill up their tanks. What’s going on?
Carro Alugado, Caos Instalado
Rental Car, Chaos Takes Place
Cláudio and Joana are a Portuguese couple who decide to take a trip to Tomar in a rental car. When it comes to driving, they can’t seem to agree on anything. Will they make it to their destination without driving each other crazy?
Cara ou Coroa?
Heads or Tails?
Miguel and Sara have a hard decision to make: Where should they eat Francesinha? A coin toss sends them on their way, but the couple is in for an unexpected surprise.
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)
O Joel Apanha o Táxi (2019, ANIMATED!)
Joel Takes the Taxi (2019, ANIMATED!)
As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
With this newly-animated version of one of our early podcast episodes, we flash back to a time when Joel’s Portuguese skills were in their infancy! (Can you hear a difference?)
In this episode, Joel arrives to Lisbon and is faced with a challenging (and frustrating) taxi ride.
Um Taxista Azarado
An Unlucky Taxi Driver
A taxi driver tries to help a very confused passenger.
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.
Uma Cena Muito Triste
A Very Sad Scene
Flustered after an eventful bus ride, Dona Ana shares what happened with Sr. Alberto.
Perdidos na Noite
Lost in the Night
A fun night out almost ends before it even begins, when Marco and Diogo have a hard time finding their way to the club.
O Joel Quer Comprar Uma Mota
Joel Wants to Buy a Motorcycle
Joel has a new project — buying a motorcycle to drive in Lisbon! Will it be easier than taking a taxi? Does Joel know how to do business in Portuguese? Vrum vrum!
O Joel Apanha o Táxi
Joel Takes the Taxi
Updated February 11, 2019: As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon.
In this episode, Joel arrives to Lisbon and is faced with a challenging (and frustrating) taxi ride.