Practice Portuguese

We celebrate Portugal’s futebol victory with a play-by-play of how it all went down, including tons of useful expressions and vocabulary, soccer/football related and otherwise. With Rui and Joel’s lack of sports knowledge (sports experts, you’ve been warned), we hope this episode is as educational as it is wacky! Show up for the multiple musical outbursts, stay for the in-depth analysis of Ronaldo and his pet moth! (Photo courtesy of Leticia De La Fuente)

Marco and Ana take their kids to the “supermercado”, giving us an opportunity to learn some new vocabulary surrounding food. First, Rui reads the entire article all the way through, then Rui and Joel split the text into sections to discuss vocabulary, Portuguese culture, and useful expressions you’ll hear on a daily basis while in Portugal. Rui also corrects some of Joel’s “estrangeiro” pronunciation mistakes that you might be making too!

Marco and Ana take their kids to the “supermercado”, giving us an opportunity to learn some new vocabulary surrounding food. First, Rui reads the entire article all the way through, then Rui and Joel split the text into sections to discuss vocabulary, Portuguese culture, and useful expressions you’ll hear on a daily basis while in Portugal. Rui also corrects some of Joel’s “estrangeiro” pronunciation mistakes that you might be making too!

Estás a iniciar a tua aprendizagem de português? Este episódio é perfeito para ti! É de nível A1/A2 com vocabulário e gramática simples, mas lido por um nativo, por isso ideal para todos os niveis praticarem a sua pronúncia e compreensão oral! Para além disso, sempre que comentamos o texto, aproveitamos para ensinar algumas expressões e relembrar conceitos de gramática. Tip: the article is first read with discussion in between parts, then read in its entirety at full speed at 14:50.

Are you just starting to learn Portuguese? This episode is perfect for you! It is A1/A2 level with simple vocabulary and grammar, but read by a native speaker, so it’s ideal for all levels to practice their pronunciation and listening comprehension! In addition, whenever we comment on the text, we take the opportunity to teach some expressions and review grammar. Tip: The article is first read with discussion in between, and then read full-speed in its entirety at 14:50.

Falar de limpeza, ou mesmo da extinção dos dinossauros, são sempre bons pretextos para praticar português europeu!

Whether you’re talking about cleaning, or even the extinction of dinosaurs, there is always a good excuse to practice European Portuguese!

Estás desempregado em Portugal e não sabes o que dizer numa entrevista de emprego? Este episódio pode ser para ti! A ideia surgiu a partir de um email de um membro (Obrigado Oleg!) que gostaria de ouvir um diálogo mais formal e num contexto profissional. Esta é a nossa versão, esperemos que gostem!

You’re unemployed in Portugal and you don’t know what to say in a job interview? This episode could be for you! The idea came from an email from a member (Obrigado Oleg!) who would like to hear a more formal dialogue in a professional context. This is our version, we hope you like it!

No início tínhamos os artigos e os diálogos. Depois vieram as lendas e agora chegaram as Actualidades: * Um menino que não pode ler, * Um ministro que compra ténis a um vagabundo, * Uma notícia que “puxa a brasa à nossa sardinha“… Puxa o quê!? Não sabes? Pois, mas podes aprender! Testa o teu português, e a tua paciência!

At first we had the articles and the dialogues. Then came the legends, and now the “Actualidades” (Current Events): * A boy who can’t read * A minister who buys sneakers from a bum * A news story that “puxa a brasa à nossa sardinha“ Pulls what?? Não sabes? Pois, mas podes aprender! Test your Portuguese, and your patience!

Já conheces a lenda da Rainha Santa, uma das mais bonitas lendas portuguesas? Ela fala-nos de um milagre, mas o mais importante é a mensagem de solidariedade que ela nos deixa. (Com a participação da Ana Coimbra e Rui Coimbra Sénior!)

Have you heard the legend of the “Holy Queen”, one of the most beautiful Portuguese legends? She tells us about a miracle, but the most important thing is the message of solidarity we are left with. (With the participation of Ana Coimbra and Rui Coimbra Sr.!)

É o primeiro episódio atualidades! Neste novo formato vamos partilhar as notícias mais comentadas da semana. Vão ser episódios mais dinâmicos, em que Rui e o Joel participam em simultâneo. Estão prontos?

It’s the first episode of current events! In this new format we will share the most discussed news stories of the week. They will be more dynamic episodes, in which Rui and Joel participate simultaneously. Are you ready?