Sofia and Jorge forgot to buy Jessica something for her birthday. Explore the conditional and the subjunctive as they talk about what they should do.
O Aniversário Da Jéssica
Jessica's Birthday
Feliz Ano Novo!
Happy New Year!
Martin and Constança have a romantic start to the New Year.
Compras Para a Passagem de Ano
Shopping for New Years Eve
A mother and son make a shopping list for their family New Year’s celebration.
25 De Dezembro
December 25th
For many people, Christmas is the most anticipated time of year. Learn more about how this festive time is celebrated in Portugal.
The 2020 Holiday Party
We wrap up 2020 with the spotlight on our members from all over the world, as they describe their favourite traditional holiday foods and drinks. You’ll also get to meet more of the Practice Portuguese team (with an appearance from Avó Odete), while our set (and post-rum-cider Joel) start falling apart. A huge “obrigado” to all […]
A Árvore de Natal
The Christmas Tree
Matilde and her mother decorate the Christmas tree!
Clássicos De Natal
Christmas Classics
Luís and Carolina discuss their favourite Christmas songs!
Prendas De Natal
Christmas Gifts
Luís and Mariana head to the mall to find the perfect Christmas gifts for their parents!
Restauração da Independência
Restoration Of Independence
Learn about the history of the national holiday celebrated in Portugal on December 1st.
Christmas in Portugal
It’s almost that time of the year again! Whether you’re experiencing Christmas in Portugal firsthand or celebrating from afar, we want to share a number of our favourite resources to help you learn and communicate about the holiday season.
São Martinho
Saint Martin
Learn about the legend and traditions behind the holiday of São Martinho.
O Aniversário da Engraçadinha
The Funny Girl's Birthday
It’s Diana’s birthday and she hates when her guests show up late!
As Sardinhas Que o Gato Comeu
The Sardines the Cat Ate
Matilde and Bernardo are a couple from Porto preparing for the holiday of São João, a street festival celebrated with a number of interesting traditions, including hitting each other with plastic hammers. But the most important part for Matilde is the roasted sardines…
Viva o Português!
Hooray for Portuguese!
Adapted and translated from an article written by Lena Strang which was published in the latest issue of Tomorrow Magazine.
Lena Strang, originally from Finland, now lives in sunny Algarve. As a journalist for a community magazine, she has interviewed local people about their lives and researched intriguing histories behind abandoned buildings. These stories form part of two books available both in English and Portuguese: “Touching Lives/ Vidas que nos Tocam and Crossing Cultures / Culturas que se Cruzam.
You can connect with Lena and learn more about her work here.
Liberdade em Portugal
Freedom in Portugal
The 25th of April is Portugal’s Freedom Day! Learn more about the revolution that restored freedom to the people of Portugal.
A História de Amor da Avó Odete
Grandma Odete's Love Story
Before we usher in the New Year, Avó Odete wants to wish you a (belated) Feliz Natal! Recorded on Christmas Eve, Rui’s grandmother reminisces about how she met her husband, and shares her latest crochet projects with her fans. You’ll also learn the names of several traditional sweets and other food served during the holidays.
O Ano Novo
The New Year
Feliz Ano Novo! Find out how the Portuguese like to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Ninguém Quer Esparguete Doce
Nobody Wants Sweet Spaghetti
‘Tis the season… to spread misinformation about the origins of Christmas and Santa Claus! In this special holiday episode, Rui and Joel explore the food and other traditions of Christmas in Portugal, while featuring one of our latest Shorties, “a Consoada“. Boas festas a todos! 🎄
A Consoada
Christmas Dinner
Christmas dinner is a sumptuous meal that brings the whole family to the table for socialization and celebration. Learn more about the treats and traditions of Christmas Eve in Portugal.
A Sardinha
The Sardine
The sardine is a very important fish for Portuguese people and is highly consumed during the Popular Saints’ Festivals. Learn more about the economic and social impact of the sardine and the tasty meals that can be prepared with it.
À Caça Dos Feriados
Hunting for Holidays
Always looking for ways to escape school, Maria and Pedro figure out how many public holidays there are in the school year.
Um Natal de Crescer Água na Boca
A Mouth-watering Christmas
This holiday season, a Practice Portuguese TV reporter takes to the streets to hear directly from Portuguese natives about their family Christmas traditions… until a particularly talkative woman steals the show!
O Natal Das Famílias
Family's Christmas
In a special TV report about Christmas, Fernando, Sara and Bruno take the spotlight, after Fernando is invited to talk about his family’s holiday traditions.
Feliz Natal e Boas Festas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
What better way to celebrate the season than with a bit of snow and -11°C temperatures? Check out the holiday hijinx we got up to while almost freezing to death in Toronto, Canada this month… and learn a bit of seasonal vocabulary at the same time!