Videos

Details matter! These groups of “minimal pairs” help tune your ears to native Portuguese pronunciation. How many words can you identify correctly?

We asked people on the streets of Lisbon what they think about Portugal’s minimum wage and whether it’s enough to live on. Features vocabulary around wages, cost of living, and housing, and common expressions for expressing opinions. Note: This was filmed before Portugal’s 2026 minimum wage update — as of January 2026 the minimum wage […]

Damiana, Rui, and Joel discuss their experiences with glasses and vision care in Portugal, from choosing frames, to dealing with eye conditions like myopia, cataracts, and astigmatism, to pronouncing oftalmologista! 😬

Rui and Joel take you on a walk to the train station while they talk about their hobbies!

Here it is, the annual Practice Portuguese Christmas video. This year, we did something different and had you ask Rui and Joel about… ANYTHING! Obrigado to those who participated and to all of our members who have supported Practice Portuguese for another fantastic year. We hope you enjoy this video! Feliz Natal & Boas Festas! […]

Today, Miguel from Moviinn.com shows us around Alvalade and its surrounding areas. This vibrant area of Lisbon is full of tradition, greenery, convenient amenities, and a strong sense of community. Obrigado to Moviinn for taking the time to collaborate with us for this video! (This is not a sponsored video).

Join Damiana and Rui, as they talk about Rui’s delicious-looking lunch 😅 Learn vocabulary about food, dishes, and even some table etiquette!

Rui & Joel explore vocabulary of items you might find in a bathroom – em português, claro!

Joel asks people in Lisbon about their plans for the day and where they’re headed.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

We join Rui at Rafa’s gym in Lisbon, where they discuss gym-related vocabulary that is sure to come in handy during your next workout!

Joel asks people in Lisbon what makes them laugh or smile!