We didn’t know what to talk about, so Practice Portuguese team member, Molly, gave us a list of questions to answer! Topics include: pet peeves, where else in the world we’d live, binge-watching habits, favourite cuisine, biggest fears and much more! We also reveal some behind-the-scenes news of what the Practice Portuguese team has been […]

Perguntas Pessoais

Did you know the verb “dar” has at least 60 different meanings in Portuguese? 😱 The simplest translation is “to give”, but it also has many idiomatic meanings, which depend on the context. Today, Joel and Rui take a deep dive into “dar”, with some help from one of our Shorty episodes: Dar Uma Mãozinha. […]

The Verb “Dar” And Its Many Meanings

Are Rui and Joel still alive?! After many busy months, we’re back to talk about everything that we’ve been up to, and what’s next for Practice Portuguese in 2022. Special thanks to borderland.pt (@borderland.photo) for the fantastic job on our neon logo!

Are Rui and Joel still alive?! After many busy months, we’re back to talk about everything that we’ve been up to, and what’s next for Practice Portuguese in 2022. Special thanks to <a href="http://borderland.pt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">borderland.pt</a> (@borderland.photo) for the fantastic job on our neon logo!

Prémios e Roubos

2021 has already been off to a busy start! Rui &amp; Joel update you on everything that’s going on, in Portuguese: • Rui &amp; Joel get COVID swabs jammed up their noses… for TV • Rui quits something and joins something else within the same week (Huh?) • Our mobile app is on the way! […]

Despedidas e Parcerias

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!

Já Somos YouTubers!

We all have moments where we need some colourful language to express ourselves. (No, we’re not talking about swear words, that’s for another episode). Today we go through the whole colour spectrum while featuring the Shorty, “Um Lindo Bebé“. Do you know how to say your favourite colour in Portuguese?

Os Tons do Português

Featured Shorty: "Diário de uma Quarent(o)ena II."A lot has happened, to say the least, since we last recorded a podcast episode!We start out by challenging your comprehension with casual Portuguese conversation to get you up to speed on what's been happening with us personally as well as in the world... since we know we are definitely your primary resource for all things COVID-19!We spend the rest of the episode tweaking the pronunciation of our brave listeners who once again contributed their recordings. (Obrigado!)We review the pronunciation of the different R, S, E, and O sounds, perfecting the cadence and flow of Portuguese sentences… plus, you'll discover a word that even Rui has trouble pronouncing!

Featured Shorty: "<a href="https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/diario-de-uma-quarent-o-ena-ii/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diário de uma Quarent(o)ena II</a>." A lot has happened, to say the least, since we last recorded a podcast episode! We start out by challenging your comprehension with casual Portuguese conversation to get you up to speed on what's been happening with us personally as well as in the world... since we know we are definitely your primary resource for all things COVID-19! We spend the rest of the episode tweaking the pronunciation of our brave listeners who once again contributed their recordings. (Obrigado!) We review the pronunciation of the different R, S, E, and O sounds, perfecting the cadence and flow of Portuguese sentences… plus, you'll discover a word that even Rui has trouble pronouncing!

Maratona de Leitura

In this episode, we once again analyze record audio clips from our brave listeners! We listen to the Shorty, "À Busca de Doces", and explore how to make your Portuguese sound more native with pronunciation subtleties and word choice. We also clarify some other challenging concepts, such as the differences between "aí, ali, &amp; lá".

In this episode, we once again analyze record audio clips from our brave listeners! We listen to the Shorty, "<a href="https://wordpress-413833-1305738.cloudwaysapps.com/shorties/a-busca-de-doces/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">À Busca de Doces</a>", and explore how to make your Portuguese sound more native with pronunciation subtleties and word choice. We also clarify some other challenging concepts, such as the differences between "aí, ali, &amp; lá".

Segredos da Pronúncia Nativa

Today, the tables have turned, because YOU, (our listeners) are the main voices of this special episode! European Portuguese learners from around the world bravely submitted recordings of themselves reading our featured Shorty, "Um Encontro".We listen to each one, while suggesting subtle improvements for perfecting their pronunciation, including some challenging vowel sounds, and rules of the letter "S", and more.A BIG "thank you" to everyone who bravely submitted their recordings. Let us know if you enjoy this and we'll do more of this in future episodes!(Learn more about the pronunciation of the letter "S" here: The Letters "S" and "C")

Today, the tables have turned, because YOU, (our listeners) are the main voices of this special episode! European Portuguese learners from around the world bravely submitted recordings of themselves reading our featured Shorty, "<a href="https://wordpress-413833-1305738.cloudwaysapps.com/shorties/um-encontro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Um Encontro</a>". We listen to each one, while suggesting subtle improvements for perfecting their pronunciation, including some challenging vowel sounds, and rules of the letter "S", and more. A BIG "thank you" to everyone who bravely submitted their recordings. Let us know if you enjoy this and we'll do more of this in future episodes! (Learn more about the pronunciation of the letter "S" here: <a href="https://wordpress-413833-1305738.cloudwaysapps.com/learning-notes/the-letters-s-and-c/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Letters "S" and "C"</a>)

Como Falam os Nossos Membros?

'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! 🎄

'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 href="https://wordpress-413833-1305738.cloudwaysapps.com/shorties/a-consoada/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">a Consoada</a>". Boas festas a todos! 🎄

Ninguém Quer Esparguete Doce

The Practice Portuguese podcast is one of the most entertaining and effective ways to learn European Portuguese. Rui and Joel are a great teamand they always make learning fun.

The podcast does a particularly good job of teaching tricky Portuguese pronunciation. Having a team of a native Portuguese and  a foreigner really helps.

The dialogues are funny and it&#39;s useful  to hear differenct voices. What&#39;s most amazing that you get all this for free! You can also sign up for their course online. This is a great way to support their work and say thanks.

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No other program comes close.  Keep it up guys!!!!

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In this episode, we learn about one of Portugal's most important symbols and main exports: cork! We explore tons of new vocabulary, and later, for your benefit, Rui humbles Joel by tearing apart his pronunciation skills!

A Rota da Cortiça

Dona Gertrudes, a retired 65-year-old woman, has just a received a surprisingly large bill from her gas company. Upset and nervous, she attempts to sort the matter out on the phone.

Dona Gertrudes e a Conta do Gás

To prepare for an upcoming birthday party that they'll be hosting, a modern grandma and her jokester husband stock up on groceries at the local supermarket. While taking advantage of every promotion they can, will they actually remember to pick up everything they went there for in the first place?

À Caça de Descontos no Supermercado

Our fabulously fictional Portuguese family is back (with peculiarly different voices 😂) and this time, they're considering adding a new member. We explore new vocabulary surrounding food, animals and more, and also run into some new usage examples of the conjunctive and conditional moods. And just like in the last episode, Rui continues to help Joel identify some more of his "estrangeiro" pronunciation habits!Update (April 12, 2018): After launching this episode, it was helpfully pointed out to us that keeping a turtle as a pet is irresponsible: They die earlier in captivity and live a miserable, unnatural life. They're part of our wildlife heritage and need their protected, natural habitat to thrive. Instead, consider adopting a cat or dog from a shelter – surprisingly, they're less work, and you'll be doing some good! More details here and here. (Obrigado, Joanna!)

Our fabulously fictional Portuguese family is back (with peculiarly different voices 😂) and this time, they're considering adding a new member. We explore new vocabulary surrounding food, animals and more, and also run into some new usage examples of the conjunctive and conditional moods. And just like in the last episode, Rui continues to help Joel identify some more of his "estrangeiro" pronunciation habits! Update (April 12, 2018): After launching this episode, it was helpfully pointed out to us that keeping a turtle as a pet is irresponsible: They die earlier in captivity and live a miserable, unnatural life. They're part of our wildlife heritage and need their protected, natural habitat to thrive. Instead, consider adopting a cat or dog from a shelter – surprisingly, they're less work, and you'll be doing some good! More details <a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/exotic_pets/facts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="https://animalsake.com/pros-cons-for-wild-animals-as-pets" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. (Obrigado, Joanna!)

A Tartaruga Ninja

Today, our fictional Portuguese family is subjected to some of the grammar you'll find around the B2 Intermediate level, including the "conjuntivo" verb mood. Since the mother is sick, the father has to improvise with preparing dinner himself, all while taking care of the kids. Will it be as easy as he thinks, or will it all go "por água abaixo"?

A Mãe Está Doente e o Pai Cuida da Família

Eduarda, the mechanic, deals with a customer who thinks he knows exactly what's wrong with his car… when in fact, the biggest problem might just be the driver!(Special guest: Eliana Silva)

Eduarda, the mechanic, deals with a customer who thinks he knows exactly what's wrong with his car… when in fact, the biggest problem might just be the driver! (Special guest: Eliana Silva)

Perigo na Estrada, Pesadelo na Oficina!

Don't miss this episode... we have a very special guest!

Don't miss this episode... we have a very special guest!

Como Fazer as Pessoas Gostarem de Nós

As we promised, an episode with an article read at two speeds. Enjoy!

Artigo 1 – Os Óscares

Dona Amélia Vai

Dona Amélia, an old-fashioned woman who only believes in natural remedies, pays a visit to the pharmacy. Will the pharmacist be able to help her, despite her hearing difficulties?

Dona Amélia Vai À Farmácia

Parte II de Como Fazer as Pessoas Gostarem de Nós

In this episode, we deconstruct one of our latest "Shorties". We go through some useful food vocabulary, discuss verb and tense choices, and Rui irons out Joel and Molly's "estrangeiro" pronunciation! There's also some exciting news about Practice Portuguese, especially for those of you who might be in the Algarve next weekend.

As Senhoras Que Bebem Cerveja

In this episode we ask someone special to help us with marketing! Can you guess who it is?Try it with subtitles

In this episode we ask someone special to help us with marketing! Can you guess who it is? <a href="http://wordpress-413833-1305738.cloudwaysapps.com/register" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try it with subtitles</a>

Diálogo 2 – A Nossa Brincadeira

Carro

Cláudio and Joana are a Portuguese couple who decide to take a trip to Tomar in a rental car. When it comes to driving, they can't seem to agree on anything. Will they make it to their destination without driving each other crazy?

Carro Alugado, Caos Instalado

Monica has just moved to an apartment in the Historic Center of Porto. She meets her neighbour Eduardo who tries to impose some unexpected rules. Will she be able to deal with these strict requirements?

Roupa Na Varanda, Afinal Quem Manda?

The first episode with dialogue only! Rui calls Avó Odete and Luís about the Oscars.You can subscribe now to access all the written content!

The first episode with dialogue only! Rui calls Avó Odete and Luís about the Oscars. You can subscribe now to access all the written content!

Os Óscares

From now on, nothing will ever be the same...

Anúncio Especial!

While making her way through her lengthy shopping list (containing useful food vocabulary, of course), Sra. Rosa shares her elderly wisdom with a young employee who is eager to help.Special Guest: Eliana Silva

While making her way through her lengthy shopping list (containing useful food vocabulary, of course), Sra. Rosa shares her elderly wisdom with a young employee who is eager to help. Special Guest: Eliana Silva

Uma Ida Ao Supermercado

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!

Um Natal de Crescer Água na Boca

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