https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ Learn European Portuguese from Portugal Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:34:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-favicon-PP-wordpress-32x32.png https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ 32 32 Practice Portuguese is for the European Portuguese learner who wants to take the next step towards improving their listening and speaking skills. Don't worry if you can't understand everything at first. Just keep listening and your comprehension will improve with each episode. ~ A melhor forma de aprender uma língua é ser exposto a diálogos da vida real com pessoas nativas dessa língua. Practice Portuguese é para estudantes de português europeu que procuram dar o próximo passo em conversação e compreensão oral. Rui Coimbra / Joel Rendall false episodic Rui Coimbra / Joel Rendall practiceportugueseonline@gmail.com Copyright © 2023 Practice Portuguese Copyright © 2023 Practice Portuguese podcast Practice Portuguese (Learn European Portuguese from Portugal!) http://www.practiceportuguese.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/european-portuguese-podcast-cover.png https://www.practiceportuguese.com/posts-all/ TV-G https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-discussao-entre-amigas/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-discussao-entre-amigas/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=1008117 Jéssica is upset after a fight with her best friend Daniela.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-discussao-entre-amigas/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ciclo-de-afetos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ciclo-de-afetos/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=1008313 Rafael takes care of his mother, helping her through the morning routine.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ciclo-de-afetos/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/stress-do-irs/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/stress-do-irs/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=988818 Susana calls the tax authority’s phone line for help with her tax return. In Portugal, IRS refers to Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares (personal income tax / “tax on the income of natural persons”.)]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/stress-do-irs/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-caretos-de-podence/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-caretos-de-podence/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=1015646 Learn about the Entrudo Chocalheiro tradition that takes place during Carnival in the village of Podence.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-caretos-de-podence/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/banhos-de-floresta/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/banhos-de-floresta/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=1015647 Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, the founder of Feel More Connected, a women’s wellbeing blog that focuses on connecting with nature, yourself, and other people.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/banhos-de-floresta/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-procura-do-cafe-pastel-de-nata/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-procura-do-cafe-pastel-de-nata/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=1015597 Inês gets lost looking for a café and a kind woman helps her with directions.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-procura-do-cafe-pastel-de-nata/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-influenciadora/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-influenciadora/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:43:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=969959 Érica and Hélio banter about influencers and their social media habits.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-influenciadora/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/andar-a-contar-tostoes/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/andar-a-contar-tostoes/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970088 Join Diogo and Sandra in a silly conversation about money troubles and relationship drama. Along the way, take note of how the verb “andar” is used in context.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/andar-a-contar-tostoes/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-vida-da-professora-laura/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-vida-da-professora-laura/#respond Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=1008062 Laura introduces herself, sharing details about her family, work, and hobbies. Then you’ll hear the same introduction from a 3rd-person perspective.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-vida-da-professora-laura/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-tagarela-do-autocarro-44/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-tagarela-do-autocarro-44/#comments Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=1008144 Caught at a bus stop with a talkative stranger, Ana patiently contributes to the one-sided chat using simple comments that say “I’m listening”, without saying much at all. Coincidentally, this is also helpful for language learners who want to keep the conversation flowing, despite not having much to say yet… 😉]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-tagarela-do-autocarro-44/feed/ 9 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passadicos-do-paiva/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passadicos-do-paiva/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970022 Learn more about the award-winning walkways in Arouca Geopark, offering 9 kilometers of stunning landscapes.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passadicos-do-paiva/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/docaria/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/docaria/#comments Wed, 08 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904995 Ricardo explores a Portuguese sweet shop for the first time.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/docaria/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-presepio-portugues/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-presepio-portugues/#respond Mon, 23 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=924309 Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-presepio-portugues/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/natal-com-novas-experiencias/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/natal-com-novas-experiencias/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904646 Manuel and António chat about their Christmas plans.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/natal-com-novas-experiencias/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/perguntas-ao-jose-pinheiro/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/perguntas-ao-jose-pinheiro/#comments Wed, 04 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970086 Joana asks José to help her practice for a job interview.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/perguntas-ao-jose-pinheiro/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-casa-nova-da-ines/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-casa-nova-da-ines/#respond Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970000 Inês and Maria consider the pros and cons of Inês’s new home.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-casa-nova-da-ines/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/assistencia-em-viagem/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/assistencia-em-viagem/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970095 Follow Manuel Joaquim’s comical struggle to activate roadside assistance in the Portuguese countryside.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/assistencia-em-viagem/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/receita-de-chili-vegetariano/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/receita-de-chili-vegetariano/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970096 As Francisca shares one of her favourite recipes with Alex, you’ll learn vocabulary related to food and cooking, and hear how the imperativo mood is used to give instructions.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/receita-de-chili-vegetariano/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/sou-o-afonso/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/sou-o-afonso/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904776 Afonso talks about himself and his friend Sónia in this simple introduction.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/sou-o-afonso/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cavalo-lusitano/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cavalo-lusitano/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970021 Learn more about the Lusitano horse, a versatile breed that originated in Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cavalo-lusitano/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-avo-cyberstalker/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-avo-cyberstalker/#comments Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970091 Maria’s grandmother won’t stop commenting on Ricardo’s social media posts!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-avo-cyberstalker/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/tarde-no-parque/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/tarde-no-parque/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904971 In today’s Shorty, we’ll answer the simple question, “What did you do yesterday?”, using the Portuguese simple past tense (pretérito perfeito), as well as the past continuous tense (pretérito imperfeito).]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/tarde-no-parque/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vida-de-olga-em-almodovar/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vida-de-olga-em-almodovar/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970076 Meet Olga, a German expat living in Portugal, embracing rural life with her wife Lucie and their two dogs.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vida-de-olga-em-almodovar/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/candidatura-espontanea/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/candidatura-espontanea/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=969958 António’s job interview takes an unexpected turn! Note: Candidatura espontânea is a term used if someone applies for a job when the company is not even hiring. In this Shorty, it ends up having a double meaning. 🙃]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/candidatura-espontanea/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/como-vos-estais-hoje/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/como-vos-estais-hoje/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970089 Manuel offers to help his neighbour with some yard work. This Shorty includes the personal pronoun vós (another pronoun for “you”) and conjugation of verbs in that form. We don’t use vós in most of our content, or in the Verbs section, because it has fallen out of use nowadays, except in specific regions and […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/como-vos-estais-hoje/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/partilha-de-vizinhos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/partilha-de-vizinhos/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970093 Mafalda has a pleasant chat with her neighbour.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/partilha-de-vizinhos/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-maior-assaltante-de-portugal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-maior-assaltante-de-portugal/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=970094 A talkshow host interviews Joaquim Silveira, a notorious (fictional) Portuguese thief.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-maior-assaltante-de-portugal/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-minha-cidade-favorita/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-minha-cidade-favorita/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904789 Day or night, I love visiting Lisbon!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-minha-cidade-favorita/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-mercearia/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-mercearia/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=924313 A customer asks questions about prices and quantities while shopping for fruits and vegetables.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-mercearia/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aprender-a-cozinhar/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aprender-a-cozinhar/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=922986 I want to learn how to cook!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aprender-a-cozinhar/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-capela-das-almas/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-capela-das-almas/#comments Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=924311 In the heart of Porto you’ll find the Capela das Almas, a historic chapel covered in thousands of blue and white tiles.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-capela-das-almas/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-festa-da-sofia/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-festa-da-sofia/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=924312 Pedro arrives early to Sofia’s party and offers to help with the decorations. Throughout their dialogue, pay special attention to the plural forms of different words.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-festa-da-sofia/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conversa-no-trabalho/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conversa-no-trabalho/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904788 Coworkers João and Camila chat about family responsibilities and routines on their way into the office.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conversa-no-trabalho/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-cafe-de-gatos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-cafe-de-gatos/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=924310 Two customers, Francisca and André, share their conflicting opinions about a new cat café called “O Gatedo”.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-cafe-de-gatos/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passeando-o-diogo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passeando-o-diogo/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904970 Gabriel and Violeta meet in the park and bond over their love for animals and the outdoors.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passeando-o-diogo/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-manha-de-agricultura-no-alentejo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-manha-de-agricultura-no-alentejo/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=909640 Eduardo and Mariana spend the morning planting almond trees in the beautiful Alentejo region.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-manha-de-agricultura-no-alentejo/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/humberto-toca-a-nota-certa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/humberto-toca-a-nota-certa/#respond Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904787 During summer festivals in the Algarve, many crowds have been captivated by the music of Humberto Silva, Portuguese singer and accordion player. After interviewing the musician, Lena Strang shares his story with us through this Portuguese adaptation of her article.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/humberto-toca-a-nota-certa/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ainda-vamos-a-tempo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ainda-vamos-a-tempo/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886832 A father who’s always early vs. a daughter who’s always late… It’s about time (pun intended) for an episode like this! Language focus: words and phrases related to time and numbers.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ainda-vamos-a-tempo/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/igualdade-de-genero-em-portugal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/igualdade-de-genero-em-portugal/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=904982 Learn more about gender equality in Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/igualdade-de-genero-em-portugal/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-passeio-pela-marginal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-passeio-pela-marginal/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886805 Enjoy a peaceful morning stroll along the Tagus River…]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-passeio-pela-marginal/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ponte-516-arouca/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ponte-516-arouca/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886814 Did you know that Portugal is home to one of the world’s longest suspension bridges?]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ponte-516-arouca/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-sala-de-espera/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-sala-de-espera/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886782 Rita and Nuno strike up a conversation in a waiting room. They pass the time discussing what their homes look like, who they live with, and some of their daily routines.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-sala-de-espera/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estes-polenes-que-andam-no-ar/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estes-polenes-que-andam-no-ar/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886767 Dona Ana goes to the pharmacy to get some medications for her allergies.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estes-polenes-que-andam-no-ar/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/panquecas-e-pedras/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/panquecas-e-pedras/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 08:00:26 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886854 Two children talk about their favourite things to do on weekends.   Language focus: Regular -ar verbs in the present tense]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/panquecas-e-pedras/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vestido-a-rigor/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vestido-a-rigor/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 08:00:49 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886817 Zé video-calls his friend Sara to ask for help choosing an outfit for an upcoming wedding. Language focus: Pronunciation of s, z, ç, and ch  ]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vestido-a-rigor/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-conversa-no-supermercado/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-conversa-no-supermercado/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 08:00:15 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=886843 D. Maria and Catarina have a pleasant chat in the supermarket. Language focus: formal and informal “you” Cultural note: D. is an abbreviation for Dona, which is an honorific, similar to Ms. or Mrs. You may hear some Portuguese speakers use Dona to respectfully address a middle-aged or older woman who is a homemaker, or […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-conversa-no-supermercado/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/salgueiro-maia/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/salgueiro-maia/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:00:10 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=874649 As Portugal celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, let’s take a moment to remember one of its biggest heroes. Adapted from an article written by Lena Strang for Tomorrow Magazine.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/salgueiro-maia/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-descoberta-de-sagres/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-descoberta-de-sagres/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:00:01 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=874650 On the western tip of the Algarve, the village of Sagres attracts surfers, hikers, and beach-lovers alike. Correction: The 2 routes mentioned should be Via Algarviana (not Algarvia) and Rota Vicentina]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-descoberta-de-sagres/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-distraction-perfeita/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-distraction-perfeita/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:54 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=874618 António tells Vítor about one of his favourite plays.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-distraction-perfeita/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cava-de-viriato/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cava-de-viriato/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:00:28 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=866863 In the middle of the city of Viseu there is a structure that puzzles archaeologists to this day.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cava-de-viriato/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-nova-paixao-da-anabela/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-nova-paixao-da-anabela/#respond Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=866274 Explore relative pronouns in this passage about how Anabela began her new career.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-nova-paixao-da-anabela/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/burocracia-em-portugal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/burocracia-em-portugal/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=836675 Navigating bureaucracy in Portugal can be quite the adventure.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/burocracia-em-portugal/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-pate-muito-bom/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-pate-muito-bom/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=809274 Mário compliments Helena’s cooking. Listen for examples of the passive voice through their conversation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-pate-muito-bom/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-aquecimento-global/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-aquecimento-global/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=809275 Global warming presents pressing concerns for humanity.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-aquecimento-global/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/padrao-dos-descobrimentos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/padrao-dos-descobrimentos/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/padrao-dos-descobrimentos/ Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/padrao-dos-descobrimentos/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/semana-produtiva/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/semana-produtiva/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=809304 A man talks about what he did yesterday and today. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the story.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/semana-produtiva/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-namorado-da-patricia/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-namorado-da-patricia/#comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591409 Zé invites Patrícia to a party. Notice how the verb dar is used in various idiomatic ways throughout their conversation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-namorado-da-patricia/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-mulher-que-adormece-em-todo-o-lado-2/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-mulher-que-adormece-em-todo-o-lado-2/#comments Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=809241 Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-mulher-que-adormece-em-todo-o-lado-2/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/adoro-viajar/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/adoro-viajar/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=800924 There are 8 reasons why I love to travel.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/adoro-viajar/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cais-do-sodre/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cais-do-sodre/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=808971 Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cais-do-sodre/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/operacao-stop/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/operacao-stop/#comments Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=800457 Don’t get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/operacao-stop/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estacao-de-sao-bento/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estacao-de-sao-bento/#respond Wed, 27 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=800125 The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estacao-de-sao-bento/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estas-a-ser-sarcastica/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estas-a-ser-sarcastica/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=800530 Rivals Joaquim and Rita catch up and discuss their careers. How many Portuguese-English cognates do you notice throughout their dialogue?]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/estas-a-ser-sarcastica/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aprender-uma-nova-lingua/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aprender-uma-nova-lingua/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:31:41 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=794651 Learning a new language has its ups and downs.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aprender-uma-nova-lingua/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-revolucao-liberal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-revolucao-liberal/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:21 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753795 Learn more about a turbulent period of Portugal’s history: the French invasions and the revolution that followed.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-revolucao-liberal/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ate-que-a-tempestade-passe/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ate-que-a-tempestade-passe/#comments Wed, 29 Nov 2023 09:00:45 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753781 As a storm rages in Portugal, Joca is convinced he can brave the elements. Keep an eye and ear out for many different uses of the preposition até.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ate-que-a-tempestade-passe/feed/ 9 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ana-vai-ao-medico/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ana-vai-ao-medico/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:00:58 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753766 Ana goes to the doctor for a checkup.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ana-vai-ao-medico/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-mestre-do-engate/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-mestre-do-engate/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461883 Zé tries some cheesy pick-up lines in an attempt to flirt with Cláudia.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-mestre-do-engate/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ao-telefone-com-a-mae/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ao-telefone-com-a-mae/#comments Wed, 08 Nov 2023 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753745 Tiago’s mother goes away for a few days and calls her son to make sure he’s taking care of things at home. Need more practice with clitic pronouns? You’ll notice there are many examples of how to merge clitic pronouns throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ao-telefone-com-a-mae/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-festa-de-arromba/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-festa-de-arromba/#comments Wed, 01 Nov 2023 08:00:57 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753809 Pedro is shocked when he returns home to find the aftermath of Sofia’s wild house party. Notice how the verb ficar is used in different ways throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-festa-de-arromba/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-segredo-do-bernardo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-segredo-do-bernardo/#respond Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:53 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753733 As Bernardo and Jaime discuss a tennis tournament, keep an eye/ear out for Portuguese-English cognates. Can you guess the meaning of some words without turning the translation on?]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-segredo-do-bernardo/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-concerto-da-gisela/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-concerto-da-gisela/#comments Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:00:53 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753702 Pedro and Rita make plans to go to a concert.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-concerto-da-gisela/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-orgaos-e-partidos-da-republica-portuguesa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-orgaos-e-partidos-da-republica-portuguesa/#comments Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753664 Learn more about the structure of Portugal’s government and the different political parties.   *Quick lesson on the word ‘chato’: This word has a lighthearted connotation, similar to annoying/boring/pesky/unpleasant. If the grocery store doesn’t have your favourite brand of cereal, that’s ‘chato’, but a dictatorship is obviously much worse than ‘chato’. When we use this […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-orgaos-e-partidos-da-republica-portuguesa/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/maria-e-filipe-bebem-vinho/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/maria-e-filipe-bebem-vinho/#comments Sat, 23 Sep 2023 12:39:03 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=753194 Maria and Felipe have a simplified conversation about some of their likes and dislikes.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/maria-e-filipe-bebem-vinho/feed/ 10 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-em-casa-do-jose/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-em-casa-do-jose/#comments Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:00:34 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=712046 José and Diogo watch the game together. Keep an eye (or ear) out for irregular verbs in the present tense, such as ter, poder, querer, and ir, plus many common conversational phrases.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-em-casa-do-jose/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/acreditas-no-amor-a-primeira-vista/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/acreditas-no-amor-a-primeira-vista/#comments Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461812 Filipe’s flirting skills might just be cheesy enough to work!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/acreditas-no-amor-a-primeira-vista/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-quadruplo-castigo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-quadruplo-castigo/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:00:22 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673323 Four punishments in one day?! Note: pôr de castigo basically means to punish (someone). In this Shorty, the phrase takes on a few different meanings given the different contexts (detention, time-out, grounded, etc.).]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-quadruplo-castigo/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-visita-dos-parentes/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-visita-dos-parentes/#comments Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673257 Zé throws a fit after realizing he forgot to buy parsley. Pay attention to the false cognates (a.k.a. falsos amigos – false friends) throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-visita-dos-parentes/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-recomendacoes-da-sara/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-recomendacoes-da-sara/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:00:25 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673242 Sara gives Ana recommendations for new TV series to watch.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-recomendacoes-da-sara/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/viver-para-dar-aos-outros/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/viver-para-dar-aos-outros/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=724300 Martim finds his calling. Verbs practice: irregular Portuguese verbs in the simple past tense (pretérito perfeito).]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/viver-para-dar-aos-outros/feed/ 11 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/antonio-costa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/antonio-costa/#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2023 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673203 Learn more about the life of António Costa, the prime minister of Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/antonio-costa/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/pedido-de-esclarecimento/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/pedido-de-esclarecimento/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 09:00:41 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673190 Paulo hasn’t received his order yet, so he writes an email to customer service.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/pedido-de-esclarecimento/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-queque-e-um-sumo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-queque-e-um-sumo/#comments Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:00:29 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=712031 A short and simple dialogue about ordering at a Portuguese café.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-queque-e-um-sumo/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vasco-da-gama/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vasco-da-gama/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 09:00:31 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673156 Learn more about Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer who sailed to India.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/vasco-da-gama/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/rita-e-raquel-vao-ao-cinema/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/rita-e-raquel-vao-ao-cinema/#comments Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:00:24 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673173 Rita and Raquel talk about their plans as they get ready to go out for the evening. Listen for regular -ar verbs conjugated in the present tense.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/rita-e-raquel-vao-ao-cinema/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/gelados-santini/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/gelados-santini/#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:50 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673129 Have you been to Santini in Portugal? Learn more about the history of this famous ice cream shop!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/gelados-santini/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-dia-de-portugal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-dia-de-portugal/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673112 Happy Portugal Day!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-dia-de-portugal/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/memorias-de-ontem/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/memorias-de-ontem/#comments Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:48 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673098 Sofia and André talk about everything they did yesterday with their friends. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/memorias-de-ontem/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-consulta-ao-advogado/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-consulta-ao-advogado/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673082 A man receives a letter from the court related to an alleged unpaid debt. He meets with a lawyer to go over the claim and to find out what he needs to do next. Note: In Portugal, Doutor is a title sometimes used for anyone with higher education, not just for medical doctors.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-consulta-ao-advogado/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-miguel-faz-a-vontade-a-gisela/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-miguel-faz-a-vontade-a-gisela/#comments Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:18 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673067 Gisela tells Miguel about her new favourite TV show. Take note of the irregular verbs used throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-miguel-faz-a-vontade-a-gisela/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-sara-vai-de-ferias/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-sara-vai-de-ferias/#comments Wed, 10 May 2023 09:00:30 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673052 Sara writes an email to her colleague before leaving for vacation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-sara-vai-de-ferias/feed/ 9 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-maios/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-maios/#comments Mon, 01 May 2023 17:44:29 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=673039 Spring is here, so it’s time to learn about the Portuguese tradition of “Os Maios”!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-maios/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-cromo-do-escritorio/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-cromo-do-escritorio/#comments Sat, 29 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591456 Marcelo gets fired after stinking up the office one too many times.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-cromo-do-escritorio/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/tratado-de-tordesilhas/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/tratado-de-tordesilhas/#comments Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:00:23 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=666473 Follow along for a quick lesson on the Treaty of Tordesillas.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/tratado-de-tordesilhas/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-exploracao-espacial/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-exploracao-espacial/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591433 Have you ever dreamt of exploring outer space?]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-exploracao-espacial/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/recordacoes-de-uma-infancia-feliz/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/recordacoes-de-uma-infancia-feliz/#respond Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:59 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=659656 A brother and sister reminisce on happy memories before clearing out their parents’ home.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/recordacoes-de-uma-infancia-feliz/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-namoro-incompreensivel/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-namoro-incompreensivel/#comments Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591300 Lucas tries to understand why Helena is so in love with her new boyfriend. Take note of how clitic pronouns are used throughout the dialogue in different types of statements and questions, including those with reflexive verbs and indirect/direct objects.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-namoro-incompreensivel/feed/ 12 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-batata-no-tubo-de-escape/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-batata-no-tubo-de-escape/#comments Wed, 22 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=636640 A man spends the day at the mechanic.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-batata-no-tubo-de-escape/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-castelo-dos-mouros/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-castelo-dos-mouros/#comments Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=636623 Learn more about the history of the Castle of the Moors, located in Sintra.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-castelo-dos-mouros/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/liliana-precisa-de-tempo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/liliana-precisa-de-tempo/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461899 Liliana and Bruno discuss some problems in their relationship. Notice how the verb ficar is used in a variety of different ways throughout their conversation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/liliana-precisa-de-tempo/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conversa-no-jardim/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conversa-no-jardim/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=636579 Two friends talk about cats and an upcoming wedding.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conversa-no-jardim/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/chamada-de-emergencia/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/chamada-de-emergencia/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=631370 Gustavo makes an emergency call.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/chamada-de-emergencia/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-procura-de-casa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-procura-de-casa/#respond Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=631357 Fernando meets with his real estate agent, Eduarda, to tour a house that’s for sale. Notice how they navigate formal/informal treatments in Portuguese.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-procura-de-casa/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/saudacao-ao-gato/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/saudacao-ao-gato/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=631340 Rival neighbours Marina and José attend a yoga class. For more context, we suggest you first listen to the 3-minute Shorty – À Procura da Gata Perdida. Thanks to one of our members, Sarah, for writing this episode! ❤️]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/saudacao-ao-gato/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-melhor-invencao-da-humanidade/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-melhor-invencao-da-humanidade/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:33:35 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=628866 Time for a cheesy episode!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-melhor-invencao-da-humanidade/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/oculos-graduados/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/oculos-graduados/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591377 A woman goes shopping for new eyeglasses. Follow along to learn some new vocabulary you could use in this situation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/oculos-graduados/feed/ 11 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-estrada-mais-longa-de-portugal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-estrada-mais-longa-de-portugal/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=622334 Have you ever driven on Portugal’s longest road? Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, of the popular Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal travel blog.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-estrada-mais-longa-de-portugal/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-de-colegas-ou-algo-mais/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-de-colegas-ou-algo-mais/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461850 Paulo and Vanda get to know each other away from the office. The conjuntivo mood is featured throughout their conversation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-de-colegas-ou-algo-mais/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/preparacao-para-o-teste/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/preparacao-para-o-teste/#respond Wed, 04 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591343 A teacher prepares her class for an upcoming test and Agostinho has plenty of questions ready!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/preparacao-para-o-teste/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/resolucoes-de-ano-novo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/resolucoes-de-ano-novo/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591284 What are your New Year’s resolutions?]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/resolucoes-de-ano-novo/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-bebe-pequerrucho/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-bebe-pequerrucho/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461864 Learn how to talk about (and to) babies as Joaquim stops by to meet Sandra’s son for the first time. You’ll notice there are lots of words in the diminutive form!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-bebe-pequerrucho/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-surpresa-para-o-igor/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-surpresa-para-o-igor/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591256 Cláudia and Vasco plan a surprise for Igor’s birthday. Take note of how the personal infinitive is used throughout their conversation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-surpresa-para-o-igor/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-jardim-de-arca-d-agua/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-jardim-de-arca-d-agua/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591238 Learn more about Arca d’Água, a beautiful park in the city of Porto.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-jardim-de-arca-d-agua/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-imigrante-holandes/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-imigrante-holandes/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461827 Jan visits the Câmara Municipal to get his certificado de registo (registration certificate).]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-imigrante-holandes/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-homem-das-entregas/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-homem-das-entregas/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591202 Clara gets a lot of packages delivered, all by the same delivery man!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-homem-das-entregas/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/se-o-plano-correr-bem/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/se-o-plano-correr-bem/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591170 Luís and Rita come up with a hare-brained scheme to rob a jewellery store. As they discuss their plans, take note of how the futuro do conjuntivo is used throughout.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/se-o-plano-correr-bem/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/magusto/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/magusto/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=591132 Magusto is a celebration that happens on o Dia de São Martinho in Portugal. Follow along for an amusing retelling of the legend of St. Martin, and to find out what type of food and drinks you can enjoy on this day.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/magusto/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mensagem-de-agradecimento/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mensagem-de-agradecimento/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=588634 A friend leaves a voicemail thanking Susana for letting her stay in her home for a few days. Take note of how the subjunctive mood (futuro do conjuntivo and presente do conjuntivo) is used throughout the message.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mensagem-de-agradecimento/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/matilde-vai-as-compras/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/matilde-vai-as-compras/#respond Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460136 Matilde picks out some bed linens and towels with some help from the shopkeeper.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/matilde-vai-as-compras/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-beneficios-de-viajar/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-beneficios-de-viajar/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=133688 Need another reason to plan a holiday? Find out more about the health benefits of travel!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-beneficios-de-viajar/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carolos-a-moda-da-beira-alta/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carolos-a-moda-da-beira-alta/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=515064 Learn Portuguese while cooking a delicious meal with this recipe for Beira-Alta Style Carolos.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carolos-a-moda-da-beira-alta/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ajuda-a-preencher-a-papelada/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ajuda-a-preencher-a-papelada/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461794 Matilda asks David for help with filling out her SEF application for permanent residency in Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ajuda-a-preencher-a-papelada/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/perfeitos-desconhecidos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/perfeitos-desconhecidos/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461477 It was love at first sight for these two perfect strangers.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/perfeitos-desconhecidos/feed/ 10 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/obidos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/obidos/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=515016 Learn more about Óbidos, a picturesque village framed by a castle wall.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/obidos/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/marcar-uma-consulta/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/marcar-uma-consulta/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=515045 Natalia calls to make an appointment at a medical clinic.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/marcar-uma-consulta/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-sopa-da-diana/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-sopa-da-diana/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=515029 A group of friends are about to go see a movie. Before they leave, Diana decides to make dinner for everyone, despite not being a very good cook… Take note of how regular -ar verbs (such as chegar, começar, cozinhar, ajudar, cortar, etc.) are conjugated in the present tense (presente do indicativo) throughout the dialogue. […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-sopa-da-diana/feed/ 15 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-primeira-casa-da-matilde/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-primeira-casa-da-matilde/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461455 After inheriting her grandparents’ cherished home, Matilde decides to do some renovations.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-primeira-casa-da-matilde/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/no-jogo-do-francisquinho/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/no-jogo-do-francisquinho/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461428 Ana and Edmundo watch Francisco’s soccer game.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/no-jogo-do-francisquinho/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-imigrante-americana/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-imigrante-americana/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461466 Amanda goes to her SEF appointment to get her certificado de residência (residency certificate).]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-imigrante-americana/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dia-de-teste/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dia-de-teste/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461440 Learn useful classroom vocabulary in this Shorty about students receiving some disappointing test results.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dia-de-teste/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mouraria/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mouraria/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460172 Welcome to Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most authentically Portuguese neighbourhoods, known for its history and diversity.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mouraria/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-permacultura-e-sustentavel/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-permacultura-e-sustentavel/#comments Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460161 One of our members is a permaculture designer and when he suggested we add more episodes about nature and sustainability, we thought it would be best to leave it to the experts! Follow along as Jason Gardiner (meercat671@gmail.com) shares his thoughts on permaculture in his article that we have translated to Portuguese. Follow him on […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-permacultura-e-sustentavel/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carapaus-de-corrida/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carapaus-de-corrida/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460147 Rodrigo reminisces about his favourite tavern: Tasquinha do Zé Pipo. Notice how the imperfeito do indicativo (past continuous) is used throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carapaus-de-corrida/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-delicioso-pastel-de-nata/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-delicioso-pastel-de-nata/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=486168 Have you tried a pastel de nata?]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-delicioso-pastel-de-nata/feed/ 10 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/goa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/goa/#comments Thu, 30 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=486183 Learn more about Portuguese influence in the Indian state of Goa. 🇮🇳]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/goa/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/noite-de-sao-joao/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/noite-de-sao-joao/#comments Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=484284 Learn about the São João festival in Porto! This famous festival has many unique traditions and symbols, from plastic hammers to the cascatas that are built and displayed along the streets. Cascatas means waterfalls or cascades, but here it refers to models of miniature villages, showing scenes from life long ago.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/noite-de-sao-joao/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/numero-de-identificacao-fiscal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/numero-de-identificacao-fiscal/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461417 Clark visits the local Loja do Cidadão to get his NIF (Portuguese tax number). He has to wait a while, but once his number is called, it’s a quick and easy process! One important vocabulary word to note is senha. This translates to password, but it also refers to the tickets you take from a […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/numero-de-identificacao-fiscal/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-caravela/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-caravela/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460100 Learn more about the history of the caravel! Adapted and translated from an article by Lena Strang in Tomorrow Magazine.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-caravela/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-cabeca-preservada-de-diogo-alves/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-cabeca-preservada-de-diogo-alves/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460085 Hear the disturbing story of Diogo Alves, known as the the Águas Livres Aqueduct killer.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-cabeca-preservada-de-diogo-alves/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/almoco-em-casa-da-dona-graca/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/almoco-em-casa-da-dona-graca/#comments Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=461392 Senhor Esteves stops by to say hello to Dona Graça and her daughter, Carla. Since it’s almost lunchtime, they invite him to stay for a meal. Notice the different levels of formality used among the different speakers.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/almoco-em-casa-da-dona-graca/feed/ 10 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aqueduto-das-aguas-livres/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aqueduto-das-aguas-livres/#comments Wed, 18 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460047 Have you ever noticed the huge structure of pointed arches stretching high above some of the roads and buildings in Lisbon? This is the aqueduct that brought water to many generations of Lisbon’s people for over 200 years.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/aqueduto-das-aguas-livres/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dionisio-vai-ao-hospital/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dionisio-vai-ao-hospital/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=460023 Dionísio goes to the hospital for a doctor’s appointment. Correction: On line 2 you’ll hear ‘passando’, but it should be ‘passado’ as shown in the text. Desculpe!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dionisio-vai-ao-hospital/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-diana/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-diana/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=458914 A woman shares some gossip about her neighbour, Diana. Notice how different demonstratives are used throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-diana/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-festa-da-laura/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-festa-da-laura/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=458899 Bianca and Rodolfo meet at a mutual friend’s party. Notice the variety of ways the preposition “de” is used throughout their conversation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/na-festa-da-laura/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-tempo-e-as-estacoes/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-tempo-e-as-estacoes/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=455798 A teacher leads his class in a lesson about the calendar. The students answer questions about time, dates, seasons of the year, and weather.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-tempo-e-as-estacoes/feed/ 15 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cozinha-inundada/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cozinha-inundada/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=432093 A tenant calls her landlord to report a problem in the kitchen.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cozinha-inundada/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-dilema/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-dilema/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=432079 Júlia has to decide whether or not to reveal a secret. Notice how the personal infinitive, imperfect subjunctive, and the conditional are used throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/o-dilema/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/trocas-e-devolucoes/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/trocas-e-devolucoes/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=432060 A woman visits a clothing shop to exchange a blouse she received as a gift.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/trocas-e-devolucoes/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/reencontro-de-dois-amigos-do-liceu/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/reencontro-de-dois-amigos-do-liceu/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=429345 Sónia and Manuel meet by chance and talk about their old friends from high school, using lots of adjectives to discuss their personality traits!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/reencontro-de-dois-amigos-do-liceu/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/encontro-no-ginasio/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/encontro-no-ginasio/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=421554 Ricardo recognizes an old classmate at the gym. Explore the variety of uses of the verb andar throughout their conversation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/encontro-no-ginasio/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-touradas/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-touradas/#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=421540 Learn about the controversy surrounding bullfighting in Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-touradas/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-carvalhos-do-vizinho/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-carvalhos-do-vizinho/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=421516 Practice that tricky “lh” sound as Carlos tells Sara about his daily troubles. Try listening line by line and repeating the words containing ‘lh’ out loud.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-carvalhos-do-vizinho/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/nova-entrada-no-blogue/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/nova-entrada-no-blogue/#comments Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=415055 A blogger narrates a new entry about her favourite activity: watching television shows. Notice how she uses the verbs vir (to come) and ver (to watch) throughout the post. The conjugations of these verbs are similar, so they are easy to mix up. 🙂 Conjugation of vir Conjugation of ver]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/nova-entrada-no-blogue/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-bicicleta-quase-nova/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-bicicleta-quase-nova/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=415041 Sílvia picks up her bicycle from the repair shop.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-bicicleta-quase-nova/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-recordacoes-da-rita/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-recordacoes-da-rita/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=413121 The arrival of spring reminds Rita of the weekends spent at her grandparents’ farm. As you hear about her favourite memories, you can practice your “R” pronunciation and the pretérito imperfeito do indicativo tense.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/as-recordacoes-da-rita/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-tipico-sabado/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-tipico-sabado/#comments Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=410707 Need more practice conjugating regular -er verbs? Listen for these verbs: comer, beber, crescer, parecer, escrever, correr, aprender, entender, conhecer, and responder. They are all conjugated following the same patterns! Follow along as Cassandra shares her typical Saturday routine. She eats breakfast with her son, writes an email to her mother, and then meets up with […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-tipico-sabado/feed/ 21 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-varios-empregos-do-senhor-ramiro/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-varios-empregos-do-senhor-ramiro/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377863 Luísa stops at the bakery to buy some bread and chat with Sr. Ramiro, an old family friend who seems to have had every profession imaginable! Notes for this episode: Notice how Luísa treats Sr. Ramiro with the formal form of “you” and he treats Luísa with the informal form (tu). Learn more about informal […]]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/os-varios-empregos-do-senhor-ramiro/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/no-copo-de-agua/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/no-copo-de-agua/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377848 Mónica attends an old friend’s wedding reception and has a quick chat with the father of the bride.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/no-copo-de-agua/feed/ 10 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-noite-de-passagem-de-ano/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-noite-de-passagem-de-ano/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:36:33 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=402336 Learn how to celebrate New Years Eve, Portuguese style!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-noite-de-passagem-de-ano/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-consoada-de-loucos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-consoada-de-loucos/#comments Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377832 It’s almost time for the Consoada and Joana and Pedro are already anxious about spending Christmas-time with their quirky family members.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-consoada-de-loucos/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passa-se-ca-um-briol/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passa-se-ca-um-briol/#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377817 Rodrigo complains to Adelaide about how cold their home is. Familiarize yourself with a number of reflexive verbs throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passa-se-ca-um-briol/feed/ 9 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carolina-a-curiosa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carolina-a-curiosa/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377803 Carolina can’t wait to open her Christmas gifts!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/carolina-a-curiosa/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mais-uma-encomenda/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mais-uma-encomenda/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377789 Carolina may have gone too far with the Christmas shopping!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/mais-uma-encomenda/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/lx-factory/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/lx-factory/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377774 Learn more about LX Factory, a trendy shopping and arts space built in an old factory in Lisbon.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/lx-factory/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/duelo-de-irmaos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/duelo-de-irmaos/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377746 These brothers take game night very seriously… While they play, you can practice differentiating the verbs saber vs. conhecer.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/duelo-de-irmaos/feed/ 1 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-na-nova-casa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-na-nova-casa/#comments Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377760 Maria is pregnant and just moved in to a new home. She loves cooking and decorating, so she invites her cousin Diogo over for dinner and a tour.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/jantar-na-nova-casa/feed/ 9 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dia-de-todos-os-santos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dia-de-todos-os-santos/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377718 Learn more about All Saints’ Day in Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dia-de-todos-os-santos/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/porque-nao-vieste-a-festa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/porque-nao-vieste-a-festa/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377732 João is irritated that Ana keeps skipping out on their plans. Practice differentiating between the verbs ver and vir throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/porque-nao-vieste-a-festa/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-primeira-aula-de-portugues/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-primeira-aula-de-portugues/#comments Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=378170 David and Sandra meet while waiting for their Portuguese class to begin. Follow along as they introduce themselves and make small talk.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-primeira-aula-de-portugues/feed/ 32 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-seguro-em-cima-do-joelho/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-seguro-em-cima-do-joelho/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=377704 Luís calls to set up a health insurance plan, just in case of any “hypothetical” injuries…]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-seguro-em-cima-do-joelho/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dar-uma-maozinha/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dar-uma-maozinha/#comments Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=370186 Helena decides to organize her storage closet. Notice how the verb “dar” is used in a variety of different expressions throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/dar-uma-maozinha/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cascais/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cascais/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=370139 Learn more about Cascais, a beautiful coastal area just west of Lisbon.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/cascais/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/planos-para-o-fim-de-semana/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/planos-para-o-fim-de-semana/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=370120 João is tired of the same routine and decides to take a weekend trip.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/planos-para-o-fim-de-semana/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-aventura-no-coliseu/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-aventura-no-coliseu/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=199378 Manuel travels from Portugal to Italy on a trip to visit the Colosseum in Rome. His Portuguese tour guide, Isabel, teaches him a little bit about the history.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-aventura-no-coliseu/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-ida-ao-museu/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-ida-ao-museu/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=199073 Carlos calls his friend Isabel and invites her to go to the National Museum of Ancient Art.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-ida-ao-museu/feed/ 4 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/regresso-as-aulas/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/regresso-as-aulas/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=287973 Explore how the word “já” is used in this dialogue between a mother and father discussing their children returning to school.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/regresso-as-aulas/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-aventura-em-portimao/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-aventura-em-portimao/#comments Wed, 11 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=199342 Raquel was sad when her parents told her they would be spending their summer holidays somewhere different than usual. Fortunately, it turned out to be an unforgettable trip to Portimão!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-aventura-em-portimao/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/fw-ferias-2021/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/fw-ferias-2021/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=264877 Vasco writes an informal email to Barbara after returning from a vacation they went on along with their significant others.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/fw-ferias-2021/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-melhor-associacao-cultural-do-porto/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-melhor-associacao-cultural-do-porto/#comments Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=280549 Sofia interviews Sr. Agostinho about a new art and culture space with some unusual exhibits…]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-melhor-associacao-cultural-do-porto/feed/ 9 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/primeira-vez-em-portugal/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/primeira-vez-em-portugal/#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=287936 A tourist and his partner arrive in Lisbon. Follow along as they get help buying SIM cards for their cellphones.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/primeira-vez-em-portugal/feed/ 10 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/quer-praticar-comigo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/quer-praticar-comigo/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=353511 Olívia and Alberto are tourists who meet at a café in Porto. They are both learning Portuguese, so they decide to practice speaking.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/quer-praticar-comigo/feed/ 10 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-patrao-dos-demonios/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-patrao-dos-demonios/#comments Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=287273 Luisa finally stands up to her terrible boss.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-patrao-dos-demonios/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-roubo-e-um-rombo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-roubo-e-um-rombo/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=287197 Jorge tells Rute about all the bad luck he’s had lately. As a pronunciation challenge, see if you can notice all the similar sounding words (i.e. Minimal Pairs) spread throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-roubo-e-um-rombo/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/se-o-teu-pai-fosse-rei/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/se-o-teu-pai-fosse-rei/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=280676 Practice the the conditional and the subjunctive as João and Andreia ask each other hypothetical questions.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/se-o-teu-pai-fosse-rei/feed/ 6 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/frango-da-sarjeta/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/frango-da-sarjeta/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=253490 Explore the preposition “de” in a variety of contexts as Artur and Diana discuss where they should go on vacation.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/frango-da-sarjeta/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-investigacao-tem-corrido-bem/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-investigacao-tem-corrido-bem/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=280637 Detective Esteves updates Clara on the investigation. Pay special attention to how past participles are used throughout the dialogue.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-investigacao-tem-corrido-bem/feed/ 18 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-cerimonia/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-cerimonia/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=264824 Teresa gets hungry and impatient during a long wedding ceremony.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-cerimonia/feed/ 11 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-festival-de-verao/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-festival-de-verao/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=154421 João and Luís enjoy their summer break by going to one of the popular music festivals held in Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/um-festival-de-verao/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/festas-de-lisboa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/festas-de-lisboa/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=155354 Dia de Santo António is celebrated in Lisbon in the month of June. Find out what Sofia and Júlio plan to do during the event.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/festas-de-lisboa/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/horta-dentro-de-casa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/horta-dentro-de-casa/#comments Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=280592 Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables? You can even plant a little garden indoors!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/horta-dentro-de-casa/feed/ 5 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ir-para-a-borga/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ir-para-a-borga/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=264850 Toninho tries to convince his friends to go out to the club, but they’d rather stay home.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/ir-para-a-borga/feed/ 3 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passeio-de-domingo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passeio-de-domingo/#comments Mon, 31 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=280498 A couple makes the best of a sunny day by going for a walk on the beach. Verbs practice: irregular -ir verbs in the present tense]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/passeio-de-domingo/feed/ 18 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-maior-abobora-do-mundo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-maior-abobora-do-mundo/#comments Thu, 27 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=276378 Bernardo is interviewed about his greatest accomplishment: growing the largest pumpkin in the world!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/a-maior-abobora-do-mundo/feed/ 8 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/capela-dos-ossos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/capela-dos-ossos/#comments Sun, 23 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=276330 Of Évora’s various monuments, the Chapel of Bones is one that’s as incredible as it is frightening!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/capela-dos-ossos/feed/ 2 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/por-tudo-em-pratos-limpos/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/por-tudo-em-pratos-limpos/#comments Wed, 19 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=275862 Adriana tells Nuno about how her last relationship ended. Verbs practice: irregular verbs in the simple past]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/por-tudo-em-pratos-limpos/feed/ 24 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/licenca-para-sair-da-mesa/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/licenca-para-sair-da-mesa/#comments Sat, 15 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=275827 Rodrigo must finish his food before he can leave the table. Language features: personal infinitive the preposition “para”    ]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/licenca-para-sair-da-mesa/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conhecer-alguem-pela-primeira-vez/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conhecer-alguem-pela-primeira-vez/#comments Tue, 11 May 2021 11:49:08 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=275626 Follow along as Daniela and João greet each other and introduce themselves. 👋 If this is your first “Shorty” and you’re feeling lost, read more here: How to Use Shorties to Learn Portuguese]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/conhecer-alguem-pela-primeira-vez/feed/ 62 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-visita-a-guimaraes/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-visita-a-guimaraes/#respond Fri, 07 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=264786 Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/uma-visita-a-guimaraes/feed/ 0 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/motociclismo/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/motociclismo/#comments Thu, 06 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=253544 Let’s learn about a popular mode of transportation in Portugal, as well as the rest of Europe: motorcycles!]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/motociclismo/feed/ 7 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/umas-ferias-cheias-de-promessas/ https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/umas-ferias-cheias-de-promessas/#comments Mon, 03 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.practiceportuguese.com/?post_type=shorties&p=155209 Mónica and João are coworkers who are getting ready for an upcoming holiday. Will they accomplish everything they planned during their time off work?]]> https://www.practiceportuguese.com/shorties/umas-ferias-cheias-de-promessas/feed/ 10