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”.)

Let’s find out what Rui carrying in his bag! How many of these common items can you learn today in European Portuguese? (Tip for Premium Members: For any episode like this one, you can add the most useful words to your Smart Review to commit them to your long-term memory.)

By popular demand, Rui and Joel return to one of their classic podcast formats. They feature one of the 600+ “Shorties” available on our platform and explore vocabulary and expressions. Later, Rui helps Joel fix some of his more subtle pronunciation errors in European Portuguese – are you making the same mistakes?

It’s time for the annual Practice Portuguese Holiday Party! Grab a cozy drink (jeropiga, anyone?) and join us for some festive fun. This year, Rui and Joel asked: What Christmas Gift do you NOT want to receive? Obrigado to all who participated, and to all of our members who have supported Practice Portuguese for another […]

Join the Practice Portuguese team at their headquarters for a festive “White Elephant” gift exchange. Will they steal “presentes” from each other like savages, or play fair like good little Portuguese citizens?

Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.

What’s better than stuffing your face with bolo-rei? Sharing it with friends, of course! Join the Practice Portuguese team as we explore the delicious holiday sweets that make Christmas time in Portugal so special.

Get in the holiday spirit with the Practice Portuguese team as they gather around the Christmas tree to decorate, share their favourite memories, and even belt out some Christmas tunes!

In loving memory of Rui’s grandmother, the iconic Avó Odete, who shared her unforgettable charm and spirit with Practice Portuguese for nearly a decade. Since the very beginning, she was our greatest supporter, right up until her passing last year. This video is a collection of our favourite moments with her, including a few never-before-seen […]

Joana asks José to help her practice for a job interview.

Take a peek inside Rui and Joel’s pantry and fridge to learn some European Portuguese food vocabulary.

Rui, Joel, and Damiana start their day in the office chatting about coffee (do you know where the term ‘bica’ comes from?) and fitting in a bit of exercise.

Damiana and Rui chat about what they like to do during different seasons of the year in Portugal. (Recorded in September 2024)

Learn vocabulary for kitchen utensils, cookware, and appliances as you take a tour through Rui and Joel’s kitchen.

The team celebrates Dia de São Martinho with roasted chestnuts and jeropiga.

Afonso talks about himself and his friend Sónia in this simple introduction.

Do the Portuguese celebrate Halloween?

Learn vocabulary for household items as you take a tour through Rui and Joel’s living room.

Damiana and Rui help Joel with that tricky Portuguese “lh” sound! Brace yourself for some awkward mouth and nostril close-ups 👄🥴 (Check our Site Index for more pronunciation content!)

Maria’s grandmother won’t stop commenting on Ricardo’s social media posts!

Joel chats with locals about their least favourite Portuguese dishes.

Learn vocabulary for household items as you take a tour of Joel and Rui’s entrance and dining room.

Happy International Podcast Day! It’s a podcast about podcasts! 🤯

Take a walk with Rui and Joel along Avenida de Roma in Areeiro, Lisbon. Practice your comprehension skills and learn new vocabulary as they describe what they see along the way!