Practice Portuguese

Latest Episodes:

Entrevista com os Avós Sep 17, 2013

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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!

Dicas Para Aprender uma Segunda Língua Sep 01, 2013

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It's not easy to learn a new language, much less Portuguese, but here are some tips that we think could be useful!

No Metro e Na Escola Aug 21, 2013

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Joel wants to take Portuguese classes, but first he needs a metro pass. This episode has a special guest, who could it be?

Saudade Aug 12, 2013

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"Saudade" -- a word without translation. What word would you use to express this feeling?

O Joel Vai ao Supermercado Jul 26, 2013

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And the adventure continues... Follow Joel as he visits a supermarket in Lisbon and find out what he's going to cook. Can he "fazer compras" in Portuguese?

O Que É Português Europeu? Jul 20, 2013

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European Portuguese...who knows the main characteristics?

O Joel Apanha o Táxi Jul 04, 2013

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Updated February 11, 2019: Previously audio-only, this episode has been turned into a fully-animated cartoon. In this episode, Joel arrives to Lisbon and is faced with a challenging (and frustrating) taxi ride.

O Santo António Jun 17, 2013

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Learn more about Lisbon's biggest festival, Santo António, with a shorter, simpler article. Enjoy!

O Joel Apanha o Avião May 27, 2013

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Follow Joel in this new adventure, where the dialogues are funnier, more useful, and closer to your reality!

Artigo 4 – É Portugal o Melhor Destino? May 07, 2013

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Is Portugal really the best destination for tourism? Find out what the country has to offer and listen to what the experts think. Would you agree?