Mastering the consonant sounds are essential to understanding and speaking European Portuguese. While many sounds are similar in English, there are a handful that are extra challenging to learn and pronounce, including “s”, “r”, “lh”, “x” and “z”. Check out the complete reference guide with audio examples here! Chapters: 00:00 Intro […]
Consonant Sounds and the European Portuguese Alphabet
Os Sonhos da Dona Rosa
Dona Rosa's Dreams
Listening Practice! A local woman named Rosa shares her story with author Lena Strang. As Dona Rosa discusses her life, dreams, and what keeps her busy, it’s clear that she has a lot of love for her family and country.
Já Somos YouTubers! (Video Podcast)
We're YouTubers Now!
Hugo e Patrícia à Mesa de Jantar (ANIMATED!)
Hugo and Patricia at the Dinner Table (Animated!)
As dinner is served, Hugo reveals some unusual eating habits…
Questões Inconvenientes
Inconvenient Questions
Like any curious child, Tiago is constantly asking his parents questions, but some are easier to answer than others… (Previously launched as audio-only, now fully-animated by our talented friend, Wayne!)
Em Português, Por Favor!
In Portuguese, Please!
Have you ever spoken to someone in Portuguese, only to have them immediately switch to English on you? The path of least resistance may be to just allow the conversation to stay in English, but in this video, Joel has had enough! He decides to keep the conversation in Portuguese, with the help of a […]
50 Sombras da Avó Odete
50 Shades of Grandma Odete
Avó Odete has been healthy and safe from COVID-19, although she’s not too impressed with having to be regularly tested, (as you’ll see in the video). She’s also been catching up with some reading, although it’s perhaps not exactly what you’d expect! Warning: This video contains explicit language, so please skip it if you’re younger […]
Inês e Ricardo em Quarentena
Inês And Ricardo In Quarantine
Follow along as Inês and Ricardo search for something fun to pass the time at home. (Previously launched as audio-only, now fully-animated by our talented friend Wayne!)
Rui Sénior e a Descoberta do Gelo Caseiro
Rui Senior and the Discovery of Homemade Ice
Doing his part to counteract the effects of climate change, Rui Sr. shares his innovative, never-before-seen method to stay cool while protecting the environment!
Jocka, Um Português Com Asas
Jocka, A Portuguese With Wings
The idea of hanging several meters above the stage might sound scary, but that’s just another day at the office for Portuguese aerialist and acrobat, Jocka Carvalho! He discusses his passion for his art, performing around the world, and his love for returning to Lisbon at the end of a contract.
Amigas Vaidosas, Roupas Fabulosas (ANIMATED!)
Vain Friends, Fabulous Clothes (ANIMATED!)
Two elegant friends bump into each other and can’t stop complimenting each other’s fabulous clothes.
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.
A Avó Odete Fala Com Os Seus Fãs!
Grandma Odete Speaks To Her Fans!
Avó Odete is surprised and delighted to find out that she’s an Internet sensation! Rui reads her comments from all over the world, and she also shares her own words of love and appreciation to the Practice Portuguese community.
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.
O Joel Quer Pipocas (2019, Animated!)
Joel Wants Popcorn (2019, Animated!)
Joel goes to the Cinema and is faced with various decisions… Let’s see whether his Portuguese skills are up to the challenge!
Passo a Passo (All – Premium Features)
Step by Step (All - Premium Features)
Come along with Rui and Joel (and friends) on their journey walking the Caminho de Santiago, through Northern Portugal and Spain!
Total runtime: 1:51:29
Passo a Passo (O Caminho de Santiago)
Come along with Rui and Joel (and friends) on their journey walking the Caminho de Santiago, through Northern Portugal and Spain!
Total runtime: 1:51:29
Passo a Passo – Parte 1/9
Step by Step - Part 1/9
The Caminho de Santiago adventure begins! Rui and Joel start off their journey in beautiful Porto, Portugal, and immediately experience the warmth, simplicity and uncensored honesty of the Northern Portuguese people, and embrace their new role as ‘peregrinos’ (…or is it ‘pelegrinos’?).
Passo a Passo – Parte 6/9
Step by Step - Part 6/9
Approaching the border into Spain, Joel and Rui try to figure out at which point Portuguese will start transitioning to Spanish, as well as the curious Galego (Galician), a curious hybrid between the two. As they delve deeper into the local habits of Northern Portugal, Rui’s injury starts to catch up with him…
Passo a Passo – Parte 7/9
Step by Step - Part 7/9
The pilgrims are finally in Spain, and have their first contacts with speakers of Galician, Portuguese’s sister language. As the streak of sunny days comes to an end, the unforgiving weather leaves everyone grumpy!
Passo a Passo – Parte 9/9
Step by Step - Part 9/9
The journey comes to an end as the group arrives to Santiago de Compostela. They reunite with their fellow pilgrims they met along the way, and start making their way back home. It may take weeks for the blisters on their feet to heal, but their memories of O Caminho de Santiago will last forever.
Passo a Passo – Parte 4/9
Step by Step - Part 4/9
Fully immersed in the spirit of the Caminho, the pilgrims spread out and begin traveling a bit more independently, rather than sticking together as a group. But the isolation gets to them, prompting Rui to give the performance of a lifetime to nobody except for perhaps a few farmers (and lucky for us, the camera!). Meanwhile, Joel gets so isolated that he starts wondering if he’s actually even on the right Caminho at all…
Passo a Passo – Parte 8/9
Step by Step - Part 8/9
As the group inches closer to Santiago de Compostela, Rui and Joel attempt their best Portunhol (Portuguese + Spanish) to talk with a lovely, patient Galician farmer. As they feel the end of the Caminho approach, they start reflecting on their journey and on what they’ve learned so far.
Passo a Passo – Parte 5/9
Step by Step - Part 5/9
Joel and his new sidekick continue trying to find their way back to the other pilgrims, and Rui starts dealing signs of a problematic injury…