Mário compliments Helena’s cooking. Listen for examples of the passive voice through their conversation.
Um Patê Muito Bom
A Very Good Pâté
The Great Portuguese Taste-Off
Joel and Rui battle it out in a blind taste test of the strangest Portuguese food items they could find. Who can guess the most correctly? Get ready for a flavour overload as you learn about some typical food items from Portugal, enrich your vocabulary, and watch the duo struggle through unexpected tastes and textures.
Um Queque e Um Sumo
A Muffin And A Juice
A short and simple dialogue about ordering at a Portuguese café.
Rita E Raquel Vão Ao Cinema
Rita And Raquel Go To The Movie Theater
Rita and Raquel talk about their plans as they get ready to go out for the evening. Listen for regular -ar verbs conjugated in the present tense.
Gelados Santini
Santini Ice Creams
Have you been to Santini in Portugal? Learn more about the history of this famous ice cream shop!
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.
Negotiating About Chocolate with our Bilingual Toddler
Here’s a little glimpse of what our Easter Sunday looked like at home earlier today. The struggle was definitely real, spending the day arguing with our 3-year-old about how much chocolate she should be allowed to eat! Almost as impressive as her negotiating skills, you’ll get to hear how our daughter’s language is coming along, […]
A Melhor Invenção da Humanidade
Mankind's Best Invention
Time for a cheesy episode!
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. […]
O Delicioso Pastel de Nata
The Delicious Custard Tart
Have you tried a pastel de nata?
Almoço em Casa da Dona Graça
Lunch At Dona Graça's House
Senhor Esteves stops by to say hello to Dona Graça and her daughter, Carla. Since it’s almost lunchtime, they invite him to stay for a meal. Notice the different levels of formality used among the different speakers.
Cerveja Canadiana
Canadian Beer
Before leaving Canada, Joel and Rui spend the afternoon indulging in the strangest local craft beer flavours they could find. Should Portugal take notes and adopt some of these new flavours… or is it better to stick to the basics?
Os Vários Empregos do Senhor Ramiro
The Various Jobs Of Sr. Ramiro
Luísa stops at the bakery to buy some bread and chat with Sr. Ramiro, an old family friend who seems to have had every profession imaginable! Notes for this episode: Notice how Luísa treats Sr. Ramiro with the formal form of “you” and he treats Luísa with the informal form (tu). Learn more about informal […]
Maria Encontra os Colegas
Maria Meets Up With Her Colleagues
Let’s practice forming plurals in European Portuguese with this conversation between Maria and Pedro. Maria is looking for a pen, but ends up chatting with Pedro and sharing some snacks with him.
Deixa-Me Dormir!
Let Me Sleep!
In today’s European Portuguese Listening Practice, you’ll listen to a dialogue between a Portuguese couple, who cannot agree on what time to get up in the morning. Martim is already hungry and bored, so Lara has to get creative if she wants to sleep in.
À Busca de Doces
In Search Of Sweets
In today’s European Portuguese Listening Practice episode, you’ll listen to a dialogue between Maria and her friend. Maria has an unusual craving for sweets, so she decides to try and create her own candy.
Alguém Pediu uma Francesinha?
Did Somebody Order A "Francesinha"?
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 […]
The Pastel de Nata Weight Loss Plan
Can football (soccer) players eat Pastéis de Nata every day❓🤔 In this video we are going to practice European Portuguese together while we talk to a personal trainer (and good friend) Rafael Cabrita. He shares some of his fitness and nutrition secrets, despite Rui and Joel’s best efforts to derail him with their silliest questions. […]
Horta Dentro de Casa
Indoor Garden
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables? You can even plant a little garden indoors!
Ordering Coffee in Portugal | European Portuguese Listening Practice
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!
A Serra da Estrela
The Serra Da Estrela
Learn about Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Correction on Line 5: We recorded this as “1933 metros”, but the actual elevation is “1993 metros”.
Easter in Portugal
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to celebrate Easter in Portugal? Portugal is a country with deep Catholic roots, so is a big celebration here. In fact, it’s probably the second biggest holiday after Christmas. Páscoa marks the remembrance of the death and rebirth of .
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.