Practice Portuguese

Joel has a new project — buying a motorcycle to drive in Lisbon! Will it be easier than taking a taxi? Does Joel know how to do business in Portuguese? Vrum vrum!

An episode that tells us the love story of Pedro and Inês, as tragic as it is true. A story of kings, princesses, and castles where the whole family gathered to give voice to the characters!

Sintra is known for its palaces, legends, and winding paths. If you need a reason to visit Lisbon, then Sintra is the only reason you need.

Rui and Avó Odete drive around and talk about the best of Portugal, Christmas, and TAP strikes. She also reveals her grandmother’s secret use for soaps!

If you know Portugal, you’ve heard of Fado and you know what it means to the Portuguese. But how much do you really know about this traditional music? Test your knowledge about Fado and practice your listening comprehension in a two-speed episode, suitable for those who are starting to learn Portuguese.

Updated February 4, 2019: As a gift to us and all Practice Portuguese fans, our friend Wayne Wilson has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. Joel goes to the cinema and is faced with various decisions… Let’s see whether his Portuguese skills are up to the challenge!

Ouve o que a minha avó acha da minha profissão e como ela gere o seu dinheiro, x para aqui, x para acolá!

Descobre o que os turistas andam a fazer no Brasil durante o Mundial de 2014 e o que os brasileiros pensam disso!

Joel wants to travel in Europe and decides to accept a very interesting suggestion. Do you know this Polish city? What is your favourite European city?

O Canadiano está de volta! O Joel ainda vive em Lisboa e desta vez quer inscrever-se num ginásio. Será que o português dele melhorou?

Um episódio especial! Neste episódio eu vou falar de um sonho pessoal e partilhar com vocês uma das minhas paixões. Tudo num português claro, lento e simples.

O Rui e a Mãe têm uma dúvida: em que local do planeta se celebra o Novo Ano em primeiro lugar? Alguém sabe?

What’s your favorite day of the week? Listen to the article and show us a picture of your worst “cara de segunda-feira”!

Pizza na Hora receives another order, but this time the problem is communication. Is it possible that a Portuguese can’t understand a Brazilian? Updated January 29, 2015 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, fellow member Wayne Wilson has turned this episode into a fully-animated cartoon. Watch it here.

The end of the world will be in 2032! Can you learn Portuguese by then?    

Updated September 22, 2016 – As a gift to us and all of the other Practice Portuguese fans, Wayne Wilson has turned this episode into a brilliantly animated cartoon. Video has been added below, enjoy! Ordering a pizza on the phone… Who is worse, the rude employee or the annoying customer?

A new article format – now with a brief summary of the news in simpler words!

Avó Odete is back! And she’s not alone… For the first time, Avô Manuel decided to talk to tell us what he thinks about snails!

Não é fácil aprender uma língua nova, muito menos português, mas aqui ficam umas dicas que achamos que podem ser úteis!

O Joel quer ter aulas de português mas antes disso precisa de um passe para o metro. Este episódio não percam um convidado especial, quem será?