Practice Portuguese – Details, episodes & analysis

Rui and Joel talk about their experiences and personal preferences when it comes to camping in Portugal.   *A note to clarify the difference between pilha and bateria: pilhas: Usually smaller/simpler batteries like AA, AAA, 9V, or coin-shaped batteries. Used in things like remote controls, watches, flashlights, toys, etc. May or may not be rechargeable. baterias: Usually larger, more complex batteries. Used for more sophisticated devices that need consistent/higher power, such as laptops, smartphones, smartwatches, digital cameras, electric vehicles, portable power tools, external power sources, etc. Almost always rechargeable.

Damiana and Joel discuss the 2024 Olympics!

Do you prefer dining out or ordering in? Join us for a conversation about food, drinks, and dining in Portugal, with a special appearance from Rui's mom who shares a story about the ultimate Portuguese food faux pas.

Is Portugal really the best destination for tourism? Find out what the country has to offer and listen to what the experts think. Would you agree?

Listen to this dialogue about the 25th of April, a Portuguese national holiday commemorating the Carnation Revolution.

Have you tasted Lisbon's most famous sweet? Discover the history of the pastéis de Belém and find out if there really is a difference between this and the pastel de nata. Updated March 5 2015, special notice for members: Previously released as audio only, this classic episode has been brought to life with beautiful visuals by animator (and friend of Practice Portuguese), Wayne! A BIG thanks to Wayne for his countless hours of work in reimagining this classic Practice Portuguese episode. Enjoy!

Joel's back, "eh"! He reveals his level of Portuguese after six months of living in Portugal. Find the mistakes and leave a comment!

Improve your Portuguese by listening to native speakers! Use our videos and try the version with subtitles. In this episode, Rui wants to go to the movies, so he calls two friends. What will they decide?

Half Jesus, half chocolate! Portugal and its Easter traditions, in a video with subtitles so you can practice at your own pace.

In this episode we ask someone special to help us with marketing! Can you guess who it is? Try it with subtitles