Take a peek inside Rui and Joel’s pantry and fridge to learn some European Portuguese food vocabulary.
A Nossa Casa: A Despensa E O Frigorífico
Our Home: The Pantry and the Fridge
A Nossa Casa: A Cozinha
Our Home: The Kitchen
Learn vocabulary for kitchen utensils, cookware, and appliances as you take a tour through Rui and Joel’s kitchen.
Desafios Na Construção de Cozinhas
Challenges in Kitchen Construction
Joel and Ricardo discuss kitchen design challenges, including colour choices and stove preferences.
Hugo e Patrícia à Mesa de Jantar (ANIMATED!)
Hugo and Patricia at the Dinner Table (Animated!)
As dinner is served, Hugo reveals some unusual eating habits…
O Que é Isso?
What is That?
Telma and Filipe practice their Portuguese skills at the dinner table.
Maria Ajuda o Pai a Pôr a Mesa
Maria Helps Her Father Set the Table
The verb “pôr” typically translates to “put”, but it can also mean “set”, as in “set the table”. Get some practice with this irregular verb as you listen to a dialogue of Maria and her father preparing for a family lunch.
A Lista de Compras
The Shopping List
Paulo and Rute are taking stock of the food and supplies they have in their kitchen. Time to make a shopping list! As you follow along, notice how the word “há” from the verb “haver” is used in different contexts.
Lavar a Loiça Com a Avó Odete
Washing the Dishes with Grandma Odete
Avó Odete is back! She teaches us lots of new vocabulary while chatting, singing, and washing the dishes, (with Rui’s “help” 🙈). Rui even attempts to get her saying “asneiras” (bad words!) Watch now to see if he succeeds!
Kombucha: O Que É, E Como (Não) Se Faz!
Kombucha: What It Is, And How It (Doesn't) Get Done!
It’s tea time! But not like anything you’ve ever had before. Have you heard of kombucha? Find out what it is, how it’s made… and how to make a mess! Our special guest is our designated “kombuchista,” (who also happens to be Rui Sr., Rui’s Jr.’s pai).