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

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.

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.)

Érica and Hélio banter about influencers and their social media habits.

Noticing the subtle differences between sounds is the key to mastering European Portuguese comprehension and pronunciation. How many can you get right? (Note: Our Premium Members have access to an entire unit focused just on Minimal Pairs!)

When was the last time you cried?

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!

Manuel and António chat about their Christmas plans.

Joel brings you along in his hunt for a birthday gift for a friend’s two-year-old daughter. You’ll hear some phrases you can use next time you’re shopping, and follow the entire transaction from start to finish. (Products and a local toy shop are featured, but as usual, this video was not sponsored – this is […]

When you’re not sure how to say something in Portuguese, sometimes you have to take a detour…

Inês and Maria consider the pros and cons of Inês’s new home.

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

What irritates you?

Follow Manuel Joaquim’s comical struggle to activate roadside assistance in the Portuguese countryside.

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.

Joel interviews people about their hidden talents.

Do the Portuguese celebrate Halloween?