Videos

Joana talks about the Alentejo accent.

Rafa shows us around his new gym.

Do locals respond in English when you try to speak Portuguese? Here’s Ana’s advice!

How much does 20 euros get you at a restaurant outside of Lisbon?

Joel and Ana discuss the cost of living in Portugal, highlighting the difference in income needed to live comfortably in Lisbon vs. other areas.

Who’s more organized, Joel or Rui? Find out, while learning vocabulary related to personal hygiene and daily routines!

Even after 12 (or 13?) years in the country, Joel still makes Portuguese errors!

How do you pronounce “bochecha” (cheek)?

Rui and Joel explore the fascinating, every day objects in their hotel room.

Rui doesn’t share snacks!

Joel and Rui continue to spy on people from their hotel window, but not in a creepy way. 👀   If you don’t understand Joel’s dad joke at the end, check the Vocabulary section for clues! 😉

Rui describes the view from the hotel window.

Joel is unprepared for the weather as he and Rui begin their trip to Barcelona.

Joel and Joana chat about a concert happening this weekend. Who is going?

Joel brings you along to get his haircut! Learn vocabulary you’ll need the next time you get your haircut in Portugal (…and marvel at how effortlessly Joel pronounces cabeleireiro after over a decade of living in the country 😆)

Have you already seen the controversial tradition of university hazing in Portugal?

Join Rui and Joel in their “distraction-free” environment… as they say “tchau” to 2023, in this annual Practice Portuguese Holiday Party! Brave Portuguese learners showcased their homemade holiday recipes for a chance to win a year-long Premium Subscription. A heartfelt “obrigado” to all of you who sent in videos to make this episode possible. Thanks […]

Win a 1 year Premium membership to Practice Portuguese (worth €153!) Send a video to @practice_portuguese on Instagram (as a DM), explaining in Portuguese a festive dish or drink you’ve prepared. You’ll be featured in our 2023 Holiday Party episode, and if your video is our favourite, you’ll win a full year of access to […]

Rui makes a dinner reservation over the phone. Have you done this before in Portuguese?

Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!

Joel gets an inside look into the strike happening in Lisbon tomorrow. Márcia explains the reasons behind the strike, including the struggle for fair wages and better working conditions. Practice your Portuguese listening skills and learn vocabulary as you hear about the challenges workers are facing in Portugal!

Joel and Rui battle it out in a blind taste test of the strangest Portuguese food items they could find. Who can guess the most correctly? Get ready for a flavour overload as you learn about some typical food items from Portugal, enrich your vocabulary, and watch the duo struggle through unexpected tastes and textures.

We’re back with another video from our European Portuguese for Beginners  series. This time, we’re continuing the discussion about travel and transportation vocabulary. We’ll focus on common Portuguese words you may hear during arrivals and departures, whether you’re on the metro, comboio, or autocarro. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring […]

The new episode from the European Portuguese for Beginners series is here! Today our topic is travel and transportation. We’ll teach you the Portuguese words for different modes of transportation to help you plan your next trip, discuss your travel plans, or make your way around the city. Stay tuned until the end for a […]