Learn about the Entrudo Chocalheiro tradition that takes place during Carnival in the village of Podence.

Laura introduces herself, sharing details about her family, work, and hobbies. Then you’ll hear the same introduction from a 3rd-person perspective.

Learn more about the award-winning walkways in Arouca Geopark, offering 9 kilometers of stunning landscapes.

Ricardo explores a Portuguese sweet shop for the first time.

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?

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.

Manuel and António chat about their Christmas plans.

Learn more about the Lusitano horse, a versatile breed that originated in Portugal.

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 […]

A talkshow host interviews Joaquim Silveira, a notorious (fictional) Portuguese thief.

Eduardo and Mariana spend the morning planting almond trees in the beautiful Alentejo region.

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.

Learn more about gender equality in Portugal.

Did you know that Portugal is home to one of the world’s longest suspension bridges?

Two children talk about their favourite things to do on weekends.   Language focus: Regular -ar verbs in the present tense

In the middle of the city of Viseu there is a structure that puzzles archaeologists to this day.

Global warming presents pressing concerns for humanity.

Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.

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 […]

The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.

Learn more about a turbulent period of Portugal’s history: the French invasions and the revolution that followed.

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.

Paulo hasn’t received his order yet, so he writes an email to customer service.

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.