Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
The Woman Who Falls Asleep Everywhere
Ana Vai ao Médico
Ana Goes To The Doctor
Ana goes to the doctor for a checkup.
Chamada de Emergência
Emergency Call
Gustavo makes an emergency call.
Saudação ao Gato
Cat Salutation
Rival neighbours Marina and José attend a yoga class. For more context, we suggest you first listen to the 3-minute Shorty – À Procura da Gata Perdida. Thanks to one of our members, Sarah, for writing this episode! ❤️
Óculos Graduados
Eyeglasses
A woman goes shopping for new eyeglasses. Follow along to learn some new vocabulary you could use in this situation.
Os Benefícios De Viajar
The Benefits of Travelling
Need another reason to plan a holiday? Find out more about the health benefits of travel!
Dionísio Vai Ao Hospital
Dionísio Goes To The Hospital
Dionísio goes to the hospital for a doctor’s appointment. Correction: On line 2 you’ll hear ‘passando’, but it should be ‘passado’ as shown in the text. Desculpe!
Um Seguro em Cima do Joelho
Off The Cuff Insurance
Luís calls to set up a health insurance plan, just in case of any “hypothetical” injuries…
A Meditação
The Meditation
In today’s European Portuguese Listening Practice episode, Pedro teaches Joana how to meditate! Listen to this short dialogue and let us know what you’d like us to cover next on our channel!
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. […]
O Dia da Vacina
The Day Of The Vaccine
Anselmo gets the Covid-19 vaccine. Follow along to prepare for the questions you may be asked at your appointment. This episode is longer than usual (a Longy rather than a Shorty!), but it includes lots of useful vocabulary and expressions as the characters discuss medical history, symptoms, and some myths about the vaccine. Members can […]
Ready to Come About: Prologue
Pronta Para Mudar De Rumo: Prólogo
(Personal note from Joel): Sue Williams and her husband David are long-time Practice Portuguese members. After I read Sue’s sailing memoir about their adventures and hardships while crossing the ocean from Canada to Portugal (and beyond… then back home again!), I enjoyed it so much that we requested permission from Sue and her publisher to […]
António Egas Moniz
Learn more about António Egas Moniz, a Portuguese neurosurgeon who won a Nobel Prize.
A Meditação
The Meditation
Pedro tries to teach Joana how to meditate.
Homem de Ferro
Ironman
Learn more about the international athletics competition known as “Ironman”.
Quando a Vontade é Pouca, o Corpo é Que Paga!
When the Will is Low, it is the Body that Pays!
Renata just signed up for a gym membership and she’s determined to actually go this time…
Já Somos YouTubers! (Video Podcast)
We're YouTubers Now!
Já Somos YouTubers!
We're YouTubers Now!
Have you been to the dentist lately? In this first-ever video podcast, we feature one of our latest Shorties and discuss useful vocabulary all about… teeth! While recording, we’re interrupted by some personal text messages that we reveal and deconstruct for your learning pleasure!
Comer ou Dormir, Eis a Questão
Eat or Sleep, That's the Question
Do you struggle with insomnia? Some believe that avoiding certain foods can make a huge difference in your sleep patterns.
É Importante Lavar os Dentes
It's Important To Clean Your Teeth
Carlos finally makes a dental appointment after a long hiatus. Given his questionable habits, the dentist has a lot of work to do!
Uma Consulta no Médico
A Doctor's Appointment
Dona Assunção has an appointment with her doctor. Some of her complaints are easier to manage than others!
Uma Consulta no Hospital
An Appointment at the Hospital
A woman has not been feeling well lately, so she decides to go to the hospital to see her doctor.
Diário de Uma Quarent(o)ena VIII
Quarantine Diary VIII
A woman continues the healthy routines she established during quarantine and finds more ways to enjoy time with her boyfriend as restrictions slowly begin to lift.
Uma Ida ao Médico
A Visit to the Doctor
Filipa has not been feeling well lately, so she decides to go to the doctor to find out what’s going on. Unfortunately, her doctor doesn’t know that you can’t treat a virus with an antibiotic.