Explore every episode of the podcast Beginner European Portuguese Podcast┃Uca Teaches Portuguese
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Learn European Portuguese from Zero (A0–A1) | Lesson 3: Portuguese Alphabet | 29 oct. 2026 | 00:14:19 | |
Welcome to episode 3 of our A0–A1 European Portuguese series! 🇵🇹 Listen, repeat and practise at your own pace. You don’t need any previous knowledge of Portuguese: let’s start from zero together! 🦀 🗞️ Subscribe to our free newsletter by becoming a Patreon member! 📖 Easy Portuguese Stories — Vol. 1 📝 CIPLE A2 Mock Exam — Vol. 1 🦀 Join Uca’s Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Porque é que a Ponte 25 de Abril mudou de nome? | Short version | 23 oct. 2026 | 00:11:22 | |
Discover why the bridge changed its name and practise your listening comprehension. For A1–A2 learners of European Portuguese. -> The long version of this episode is available on our Intermediate European Portuguese podcast. 🗞️ Subscribe to our free newsletter for Portuguese vocabulary, cultural notes, learning tips and the latest updates! 📖 Easy Portuguese Stories — Vol. 1 📝 CIPLE A2 Mock Exam — Vol. 1 🦀 Join Uca’s Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Learn European Portuguese from Zero (A0–A1) | Lesson 2: Introducing yourself | 20 oct. 2026 | 00:16:01 | |
Welcome to Episode 2 of our A0–A1 European Portuguese series! 🇵🇹 Listen, repeat and practise at your own pace. You don’t need any previous knowledge of Portuguese: let’s start from zero together! 🦀 🗞️ Subscribe to our free newsletter for Portuguese vocabulary, cultural notes, learning tips and the latest updates! 📖 Easy Portuguese Stories — Vol. 1 📝 CIPLE A2 Mock Exam — Vol. 1 🦀 Join Uca’s Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| O que foi a Expo 98? | Short version | 16 oct. 2026 | 00:11:07 | |
A journey back to Expo 98, with simple Portuguese and a shorter episode. Discover this exhibition and practise your listening comprehension. For A1–A2 learners of European Portuguese. -> The long version of this episode is available on our Intermediate European Portuguese podcast. 🗞️ Subscribe to our free newsletter for Portuguese vocabulary, cultural notes, learning tips and the latest updates! 📖 Easy Portuguese Stories — Vol. 1 📝 CIPLE A2 Mock Exam — Vol. 1 🦀 Join Uca’s Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Learn European Portuguese from Zero (A0–A1) | Lesson 1: Greetings | 12 oct. 2026 | 00:10:07 | |
Welcome to Episode 1 of our A0–A1 European Portuguese series! 🇵🇹 Listen, repeat and practise at your own pace. You don’t need any previous knowledge of Portuguese: let’s start from zero together! 🦀 🗞️ Subscribe to our free newsletter for Portuguese vocabulary, cultural notes, learning tips and the latest updates! 📖 Easy Portuguese Stories — Vol. 1 🦀 Join Uca’s Beginner Club | |||
| Notícias com o Uca (A1/A2) – Fátima, Ascensor da Glória e Pulseiras Anti-Droga | 05 sept. 2026 | 00:07:21 | |
Practice your European Portuguese with this week's Portuguese news, adapted especially for A1/A2 learners. In this episode, you’ll hear simple and easy-to-understand news about the controversy surrounding a new tourist tax in Fátima, plans for a new Glória Funicular in Lisbon, the distribution of wristbands in Loures that can detect GHB in drinks, and a new Portuguese platform helping dogs and cats find a family. → Transcript available on Patreon! 📖 Easy Portuguese Stories — Vol. 1 📝 CIPLE A2 Mock Exam — Vol. 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ouvi Dizer... (A1/A2) | A escola nova | 03 sept. 2026 | 00:05:01 | |
Ouvi Dizer... is a short European Portuguese podcast for A1/A2 learners. In each episode, I take you through a small part of my day, talking about the weather, something I did, and a conversation or story I overheard. The language is slow, simple and natural, helping you build everyday vocabulary while listening to authentic Portuguese. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Notícias com o Uca (A1/A2) – Medicina, Praias e Drones | 29 août 2026 | 00:04:26 | |
Practice your European Portuguese with this week's Portuguese news, adapted especially for A1/A2 learners. In this episode, you'll hear simple and easy-to-understand news about a 15-year-old who got into medical school, contamination at four beaches in Espinho, Portugal's new Return Law, and a drone explosion near the Portuguese Embassy in Kyiv. → Transcript available on Patreon! 📖 Easy Portuguese Stories — Vol. 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ouvi Dizer... (A1/A2) | Campo de férias | 27 août 2026 | 00:04:12 | |
Ouvi Dizer... is a short European Portuguese podcast for A1/A2 learners. In each episode, I take you through a small part of my day, talking about the weather, something I did, and a conversation or story I overheard. The language is slow, simple and natural, helping you build everyday vocabulary while listening to authentic Portuguese. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Notícias com o Uca (A1/A2) – Telemóveis, Burcas e Chiado | 22 août 2026 | 00:09:09 | |
Practice your European Portuguese with this week's Portuguese news, adapted especially for A1/A2 learners. In this episode, you’ll hear simple and easy-to-understand news about the controversy surrounding opening and closing hours at Jardim do Morro, the reduction of parking spaces in Chiado, the birth of three Persian leopard cubs at Lisbon Zoo, the ban on smartphones in schools up to the 9th grade, and the new law prohibiting people from covering their faces in public spaces. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out the CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ouvi Dizer... (A1/A2) | Férias de verão | 20 août 2026 | 00:03:50 | |
Ouvi Dizer... is a short European Portuguese podcast for A1/A2 learners. In each episode, I take you through a small part of my day, talking about the weather, something I did, and a conversation or story I overheard. The language is slow, simple and natural, helping you build everyday vocabulary while listening to authentic Portuguese. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Notícias com o Uca (A1/A2) – Guerra, Código da Estrada e Salários | 16 août 2026 | 00:08:56 | |
Practice your European Portuguese with this week's Portuguese news, adapted especially for A1/A2 learners. In this episode, you'll hear simple, easy-to-understand news about the European Central Bank’s concerns over government spending, possible new road traffic rules in Portugal, new rules on salary transparency, and the controversy surrounding the release of a suspect involved in a shooting in central Lisbon. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out the CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ouvi Dizer... (A1/A2) | Grupo de amigos | 13 août 2026 | 00:04:23 | |
Ouvi Dizer... is a short European Portuguese podcast for A1/A2 learners. In each episode, I take you through a small part of my day, talking about the weather, something I did, and a conversation or story I overheard. The language is slow, simple and natural, helping you build everyday vocabulary while listening to authentic Portuguese. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ouvi Dizer... (A1/A2) | As obras do vizinho | 30 juil. 2026 | 00:02:33 | |
Ouvi Dizer... is a short European Portuguese podcast for A1/A2 learners. In each episode, I take you through a small part of my day, talking about the weather, something I did, and a conversation or story I overheard. The language is slow, simple and natural, helping you build everyday vocabulary while listening to authentic Portuguese. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ouvi Dizer... (A1/A2) | O emprego novo | 23 juil. 2026 | 00:02:59 | |
Ouvi Dizer... is a short European Portuguese podcast for A1/A2 learners. In each episode, I take you through a small part of my day, talking about the weather, something I did, and a conversation or story I overheard. The language is slow, simple and natural, helping you build everyday vocabulary while listening to authentic Portuguese. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ouvi Dizer... (A1/A2) | As obras do vizinho | 16 juil. 2026 | 00:02:50 | |
Ouvi Dizer... is a short European Portuguese podcast for A1/A2 learners. In each episode, I take you through a small part of my day, talking about the weather, something I did, and a conversation or story I overheard. The language is slow, simple and natural, helping you build everyday vocabulary while listening to authentic Portuguese. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Notícias com o Uca (A1/A2) – Calor extremo, incêndios e sismos | 04 juil. 2026 | 00:10:18 | |
Practice your European Portuguese with this week's Portuguese news, adapted especially for A1/A2 learners. In this episode, you'll hear simple, easy-to-understand news about the extreme heatwave across Portugal, recent wildfires, mosquitoes on the beaches of Porto and Matosinhos, two small earthquakes, and new forest surveillance cameras helping prevent fires. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out the CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Listening Practice 8: O Uca na praia | 13 juin 2026 | 00:06:21 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension! -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Listening Practice 7: A Cuca faz uma nova amiga | 22 mai 2026 | 00:06:10 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension! -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Listening Practice 6: O Uca num restaurante | 08 mai 2026 | 00:05:44 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension! -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon!-> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Listening Practice 5: O Uca foi sair com os amigos | 20 avr. 2026 | 00:04:49 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension! -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon!-> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Listening Practice 4: O pequeno-almoço do Uca | 10 avr. 2026 | 00:06:40 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon!-> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Beginner Portuguese with Uca Teaches Portuguese | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:02:18 | |
Whether you’re a complete beginner, false beginner or between A1 and A2 levels, this podcast is designed to help you improve step by step: without memorising endless rules! Get exclusive content: Follow us on social media: If you're looking for private Portuguese lessons, don't hesitate to email me: raquelandportuguese@gmail.com | |||
| How to Master Small Talk in European Portuguese (Beginner Guide) | 16 févr. 2026 | 00:10:37 | |
In today's episode, Raquel teaches you how to master small talk in European Portuguese as a beginner, so you can start conversations naturally and feel more confident speaking from day one. -> Need more CIPLE A2 practice? Check out my CIPLE A2 Mock Exam Volume 1 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Listening Practice Comprehension 3 - Short Story | 11 févr. 2026 | 00:05:58 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension. -> The transcript for this episode is available on Patreon! 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Real Portuguese: What Locals Say That Textbooks Don’t Teach | 09 févr. 2026 | 00:08:44 | |
In today's episode Raquel teaches you about how to sound like a native speaker using the words that textbooks don't teach you. 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club 🦀 Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Listening Practice Comprehension 2 - Short Story | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:04:21 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension. 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club | |||
| 3 Grammar Mistakes Beginners Make (And Why) | 19 janv. 2026 | 00:09:29 | |
In today's episode Raquel explains the 3 most common grammar mistakes beginners make frequently. 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club | |||
| Listening Practice Comprehension - Short Story | 12 janv. 2026 | 00:04:39 | |
In today's episode Raquel reads a short story for you to practice your listening comprehension. 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club | |||
| Sneak Peek: 100 Questions & Answers for A1–B2 Portuguese Learners | 21 oct. 2025 | 00:13:22 | |
I’ve created a special freebie for members of Uca’s Beginner Club: 100 questions and answers covering A1 to B2 Portuguese. In this episode, I give you an exclusive sneak peek of the PDF, so you can see what’s inside and how it can boost your learning. 🦀 Get this PDF and much more by joining the Uca's Beginner Club! | |||
| Why You Need to Build Pronunciation and Listening Skills Early | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:18:00 | |
In this episode, Raquel explains why starting early matters, how delaying these habits can hold you back, and why they’re crucial for mastering Portuguese, or any language.🦀 Join the Uca's Beginner Club! | |||
| Portuguese Expressions I Love (But Can’t Translate) | 23 sept. 2025 | 00:09:47 | |
In today's episode Raquel shares some of her favorite phrases and explores their meanings.🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club! | |||
| Stop Wasting Time: Unlock Real Progress in Portuguese (and Any Language) | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:17:14 | |
In this episode, Raquel teaches how to learn Portuguese efficiently and effectively. Many students get stuck without even knowing why. She explains the key habits, mindset shifts, and teacher decisions that can either accelerate or block your progress, which are applicable to Portuguese and any language you’re learning. -> My #1 Tip for studying Portuguese episode 🦀 Join Uca's Beginner Club! | |||
| Resumo da Semana - Mini-SEF, Mariana Mortágua in Gaza, Marcelo's statement about Trump... | 30 août 2025 | 00:14:33 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about news regarding Mini-SEF, Mariana Mortágua going to Gaza, Marcelo's statement about Trump and much more! 🦀 More resources on Uca's Beginner Club! 🇵🇹 Portuguese version | |||
| Resumo da Semana - Incêndios florestais, Medidas de apoio aos incêndios... | 24 août 2025 | 00:15:19 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about news regarding he wildfires in Portugal and some other news regarding the government and society! 🦀 More resources on Uca's Beginner Club! 🇵🇹 Portuguese version 🦀 Sources | |||
| Resumo da Semana - "Foreigns law" rejected, Wildfires... | 16 août 2025 | 00:10:55 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about news regarding the rejection of the immigration law we've been covering for over a month, the wildfires and much more! 🇵🇹 Portuguese version 🦀 Sources | |||
| The Best Portuguese Learning Schedule (for busy people)! | 15 août 2025 | 00:09:58 | |
In today’s episode, Raquel shares how she has the perfect language-learning schedule for busy people who want to study Portuguese. No matter your level or learning style, this approach will help you! 🦀 Follow the Instagram! | |||
| Listen & Repeat Pt.2 | 12 août 2025 | 00:08:50 | |
Welcome to listen & repeat a series of episodes where I bring you essential expressions and vocabulary and you repeat after me. Today we will study the most important phrases and expressions for your daily life in Portugal. This is part 2 and the last part. | |||
| Resumo da semana - Local elections, high temperature records... | 09 août 2025 | 00:07:11 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about news regarding the local elections, high temperature records and much more! 🇵🇹 Portuguese version 🦀 Transcript 🦀 Sources | |||
| Listen & Repeat - Pt. 1 | 04 août 2025 | 00:06:01 | |
Welcome to listen & repeat a series of episodes where I bring you essential expressions and vocabulary and you repeat after me. Today we will study the most important phrases and expressions for your daily life in Portugal. This is part 1, next episode will be the part 2. | |||
| Resumo da semana - Blackout, State of Palestine... | 02 août 2025 | 00:07:57 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about news regarding the blackout that happened in April, the possible recognition of the State of Palestine and much more! 🇵🇹 Portuguese version 🦀 Transcript | |||
| Ep.5 - O Macaco de rabo cortado (Contos Portugueses) | 23 juil. 2025 | 00:12:21 | |
Today's episode is the third episode of the series "Contos Populares Portugueses" and today's tale is "O Macaco de rabo cortado". Follow us on Instagram! -> Get the FREE transcript & vocabulary flashcards here! 🦀 Get more Portuguese content on Patreon! 🦀 Additional Uca resources. | |||
| Resumo da Semana - Nationality law approved, demolished houses... | 19 juil. 2025 | 00:12:15 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about news regarding the nationality law being approved, demolished houses in Loures and much more! 🇵🇹 Portuguese version 🦀 Transcript 🦀 Sources | |||
| My #1 Tip for studying Portuguese (or anything at all!) | 14 juil. 2025 | 00:08:03 | |
In today's episode I talk about the number 1 tip that has been helping me through all my studies especially language studies! This is something I tell all my students so I know it will be helpful for everyone. Follow the Instagram! | |||
| Resumo da Semana - Nationality law, TAP's privatization... | 12 juil. 2025 | 00:07:03 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about news regarding the nationality law, TAP's privatization and much more! 🦀 Transcript 🦀 Sources Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ep.4 - A Princesa com olhos de ouro (Contos Portugueses) | 07 juil. 2025 | 00:09:56 | |
Today's episode is the third episode of the series "Contos Populares Portugueses" and today's tale is "A Princesa dos olhos de ouro". Follow us on Instagram! -> Get the FREE transcript & vocabulary flashcards here! 🦀 Get more Portuguese content on Patreon! 🦀 Additional Uca resources. 🙋If you want my help to learn Portuguese: raquelandportuguese@gmail.com | |||
| Resumo da Semana - Change in strike law, LGBTI+ workers, 46.6°C… | 05 juil. 2025 | 00:05:39 | |
In today’s episode we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday in the areas of politics, economy, society and culture. This week we talked about the possible change in the strike law in order to guarantee minimum services, as well as the creation of a network of LGBTI+ companies, a new temperature record in June of 46.6°C, and much more! 🦀 Sources Follow us on Instagram! | |||
| Ep.3 - A Formiga e a neve (Contos Portugueses) | 30 juin 2025 | 00:10:28 | |
Today's episode is the third episode of the series "Contos Populares Portugueses" and today's tale is "A Formiga e a neve". Follow us on Instagram! -> Get the FREE transcript & vocabulary flashcards here! 🦀 Get more Portuguese content on Patreon! 🦀 Additional Uca resources. 🙋If you want my help to learn Portuguese: raquelandportuguese@gmail.com | |||
| Resumo da Semana – Changes in immigration laws, increase in insurance prices, São João in Porto… | 28 juin 2025 | 00:11:44 | |
In today’s episode, we explore what the week was like in Portugal from Monday to Friday across the areas of politics, economy, society, and culture. This week, there was a lot of talk about changes to immigration laws and what that means for citizens of the CPLP and other nationalities, as well as the rise in insurance prices. And, as always, São João in Porto made headlines with a big celebration! 🦀 Sources | |||
| Your Essential Guide to False Friends (Pt. 2) | 23 juin 2025 | 00:13:46 | |
Today's episode is the 2nd and final part of the false friends guide of English and Portuguese words. 🚨 NEW episode on Patreon ! 🦀 Additional Uca resources. 🙋If you want my help to learn Portuguese: raquelandportuguese@gmail.com | |||