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.)

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!

Joel tells Luís about his friends’ travel plans.

How much does 20 euros get you at a restaurant outside of Lisbon?

Joel and Rui continue to spy on people from their hotel window, but not in a creepy way. 👀   If you don’t understand Joel’s dad joke at the end, check the Vocabulary section for clues! 😉

Rui describes the view from the hotel window.

Joel is unprepared for the weather as he and Rui begin their trip to Barcelona.

Rui and Joel take the whole gang to Algarve for a day at the waterpark!

We’re back with another video from our European Portuguese for Beginners  series. This time, we’re continuing the discussion about travel and transportation vocabulary. We’ll focus on common Portuguese words you may hear during arrivals and departures, whether you’re on the metro, comboio, or autocarro. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring […]

The new episode from the European Portuguese for Beginners series is here! Today our topic is travel and transportation. We’ll teach you the Portuguese words for different modes of transportation to help you plan your next trip, discuss your travel plans, or make your way around the city. Stay tuned until the end for a […]

In today’s video you’ll learn how to ask for the bill at a Portuguese restaurant and say how you’d like to pay. Be prepared for a question about “contribuinte”! If you want to end your meal like a true Portuguese, you’ll have to order a coffee, too. Just be careful because “café” may not mean […]

You did it! You ordered your meal in Portuguese, but the fun’s not over because you’ll probably need to talk to the waiter or waitress again throughout the meal. Whose dish is this? Do you want another beer? Ready for dessert? We’ll teach you simple phrases to use in these situations and more, plus vocabulary […]

So you already know how to get a table at a Portuguese restaurant? Now it’s time to ask for the menu and place the order in Portuguese. Today you’ll learn how to ask and answer common questions that may come up during the ordering process. We’ll help you order a glass of wine, ask for […]

Excited to try all the delicious food and wine at a Portuguese restaurant? Well, first you have to get a table! In this episode, we’ll teach you how to make restaurant reservations in Portugal, plus many useful phrases and vocabulary. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring activities from the Practice […]

✈️ Part 7: It’s time to prepare for landing! We say “adeus” to Teresa and Fernando (for now), and Rui and Joel discuss collecting your bags, finding customs and more, as you get ready to explore your new destination! • Features Mónica Vale de Gato & Rui Coimbra. • Special thanks to Célia, Miguel F., and […]