European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)

Porque Não Vieste à Festa?

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

João is irritated that Ana keeps skipping out on their plans. Practice differentiating between the verbs ver and vir throughout the dialogue.

A Primeira Aula de Português

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

David and Sandra meet while waiting for their Portuguese class to begin. Follow along as they introduce themselves and make small talk.

Um Seguro em Cima do Joelho

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luís calls to set up a health insurance plan, just in case of any "hypothetical" injuries...

Dar Uma Mãozinha

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Helena decides to organize her storage closet. Notice how the verb "dar" is used in a variety of different expressions throughout the dialogue.

Cascais

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Cascais, a beautiful coastal area just west of Lisbon.

Planos Para O Fim De Semana

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

João is tired of the same routine and decides to take a weekend trip.

Uma Aventura no Coliseu

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Manuel travels from Portugal to Italy on a trip to visit the Colosseum in Rome. His Portuguese tour guide, Isabel, teaches him a little bit about the ...

Uma Ida ao Museu

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Carlos calls his friend Isabel and invites her to go to the National Museum of Ancient Art.

Regresso Às Aulas

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Explore how the word "já" is used in this dialogue between a mother and father discussing their children returning to school.

Uma Aventura Em Portimão

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raquel was sad when her parents told her they would be spending their summer holidays somewhere different than usual. Fortunately, it turned out to be...

Fw: Férias 2021

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vasco writes an informal email to Barbara after returning from a vacation they went on along with their significant others.

A Melhor Associação Cultural do Porto

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sofia interviews Sr. Agostinho about a new art and culture space with some unusual exhibits...

Primeira Vez Em Portugal

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A tourist and his partner arrive in Lisbon. Follow along as they get help buying SIM cards for their cellphones.

Quer Praticar Comigo?

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Olívia and Alberto are tourists who meet at a café in Porto. They are both learning Portuguese, so they decide to practice speaking.

Um Patrão dos Demónios

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Luisa finally stands up to her terrible boss.

Um Roubo e um Rombo

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jorge tells Rute about all the bad luck he's had lately. As a pronunciation challenge, see if you can notice all the similar sounding words (i.e. Mini...

Se o Teu Pai Fosse Rei

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Practice the the conditional and the subjunctive as João and Andreia ask each other hypothetical questions.

Frango da Sarjeta

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the preposition "de" in a variety of contexts as Artur and Diana discuss where they should go on vacation.

A Investigação Tem Corrido Bem

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Detective Esteves updates Clara on the investigation. Pay special attention to how past participles are used throughout the dialogue.

A Cerimónia

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Teresa gets hungry and impatient during a long wedding ceremony.

Um Festival de Verão

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

João and Luís enjoy their summer break by going to one of the popular music festivals held in Portugal.

Festas de Lisboa

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dia de Santo António is celebrated in Lisbon in the month of June. Find out what Sofia and Júlio plan to do during the event.

Horta Dentro de Casa

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables? You can even plant a little garden indoors!

Ir Para a Borga

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Toninho tries to convince his friends to go out to the club, but they'd rather stay home.

Passeio De Domingo

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A couple makes the best of a sunny day by going for a walk on the beach. Verbs practice: irregular -ir verbs in the present tense

A Maior Abóbora do Mundo

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bernardo is interviewed about his greatest accomplishment: growing the largest pumpkin in the world!

Capela Dos Ossos

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Of Évora's various monuments, the Chapel of Bones is one that's as incredible as it is frightening!

Pôr Tudo em Pratos Limpos

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adriana tells Nuno about how her last relationship ended. Verbs practice: irregular verbs in the simple past

Licença Para Sair Da Mesa

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rodrigo must finish his food before he can leave the table. Language features: personal infinitive the preposition "para"    

Conhecer Alguém Pela Primeira Vez

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Follow along as Daniela and João greet each other and introduce themselves. 👋 If this is your first "Shorty" and you're feeling lost, read more...

Uma Visita a Guimarães

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about the city of Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portugal.

Motociclismo

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's learn about a popular mode of transportation in Portugal, as well as the rest of Europe: motorcycles!

Umas Férias Cheias de Promessas

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mónica and João are coworkers who are getting ready for an upcoming holiday. Will they accomplish everything they planned during their time off work...

Torre De Belém

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about the Torre de Belem, one of the most popular monuments to visit in Portugal.

Passa-me o Berbequim

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the many different uses of the verb "passar" in this dialogue between Eurico and Vanessa.

25 de Abril

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn why the 25th of April was such an important day in Portuguese history.

Perdidos na IKEA

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Óscar and Mauro discuss what furniture they need for their new home as they make their way through the maze of IKEA.

A Serra da Estrela

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Serra da Estrela, the highest mountain range in mainland Portugal. Correction on Line 5: We recorded this as "1933 metros", but the act...

A Casa Escondida Que Separa Duas Igrejas

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know there is a hidden house between two famous churches in Porto?

Museu De Serralves

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Serralves Museum is a prominent museum of contemporary art, surrounded by a large park and gardens.

Planos De Aniversário

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Practice possessive pronouns / determiners in this dialogue about Afonso's birthday plans.

A Fotografia Perfeita

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A photographer struggles to take the perfect photo. See how many minimal pairs you can find throughout the narrative.

Páscoa – Limpeza Anual, Briga De Casal

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Fonseca family is a Portuguese family that celebrates Easter according to the traditional customs. Susana has been cleaning frantically to prepare...

Segredo Desvendado

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the difference between the verbs dizer, falar, and contar in this dialogue between a brother and sister.

Uma Visita Fabulosa ao Zoo

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maria and Isabel spend the day at the Lisbon Zoo.

A Avó que Não Prega Olho à Noite

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pedro arranged a Sunday lunch with his grandmother. He arrives a little after 9 a.m. to take a stroll through the city park before heading to the rest...

Uma Casa Portuguesa

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s learn how to talk about measurements! Andreia and Pedro grab the tape measure to figure out how to make everything fit in their first home.

A Musculação

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are you intimidated by going to the gym? Don’t give up!

Amália Rodrigues

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amália Rodrigues was one of the most important voices in the Fado music of Portugal.

Coisas Do Destino

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jorge tells Soraia about meeting up with an old "friend" over the weekend. Notice the use of many regular and irregular verbs in the simple past tense...

A Escolha de Sofia

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What would you do? Explore the conditional and the subjunctive as Sofia struggles to make a decision about a job opportunity.

A Boa Esperança

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about the Boa Esperança, a replica of the early caravels launched on perilous journeys in the 15th century. Adapted and translated from an...

O Sonho do Raul

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Raul tells Soraia about his love of football (i.e. soccer for you Americans)! Use the dialogue to help familiarize yourself with a variety of conjunct...

Cátia e Manuel Fazem Planos

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cátia and Manuel discuss their weekend plans.

Receita de Torradas de Cogumelos

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Follow along with this simple vegetarian recipe using some delicious Portuguese ingredients. The formal imperative mood is used throughout.

O Dia da Vacina

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anselmo gets the Covid-19 vaccine. Follow along to prepare for the questions you may be asked at your appointment. This episode is longer than usual (...

O Diário da Beatriz

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beatriz writes in her diary about her family, pets, and favourite things to do.

Ready to Come About: Prologue

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

(Personal note from Joel): Sue Williams and her husband David are long-time Practice Portuguese members. After I read Sue's sailing memoir about their...

Monumento Aos Combatentes Do Ultramar

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the history behind the Monument to the Overseas Combatants in Belém.

Eu Só Queria Tomar o Pequeno-Almoço

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Diogo is in a bad mood and just wants some breakfast. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes seems to be closed. Listen for regular -ir verbs in the pre...

Pai, Quero Mudar A Casa

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A young woman asks for her father’s help with some shopping and home renovations. Learn new vocabulary for tools and home supplies.

Conversas Cruzadas

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Remote learning and working is not easy! Carlota logs into her online class just as her mother starts a work meeting. With so many voices, it becomes ...

Gostos Semelhantes

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rita realizes that she has quite a bit in common with Marcelo's siblings! Listen for lots of possessive pronouns and possessive determiners throughout...

Uma Bejeca Antes do Casamento

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to some Portuguese slang words in action as Alfredo and Sílvia grab a beer while waiting for their friends.

O João Quer Ser Famoso

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

João is determined to become famous. He just doesn't know how yet... This narrative uses many Portuguese-English cognates, so even as a beginner, ...

A Ilha do Pico

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Pico, one of the beautiful islands of the Azores and home to the highest peak in Portugal.

Desgosto De Amor

13 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Elsa's boyfriend just broke up with her, so she goes to her friend Flávio for support. Notice how the imperfeito do conjuntivo is used throughout the...

Um Papa Português

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about the only Portuguese pope elected in two millennia of church history.

O Feminino e o Masculino

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the basics of using gender in Portuguese. Listen for the feminine and masculine words within these back to back introductions. The meaning ...

Lenda das Amendoeiras em Flor

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the legend behind why almond trees grow in the Algarve. For more, you can enjoy the longer version from our podcast archives!

Imprevistos Em Televisão

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vanda and António discuss how to handle a work emergency. Notice how the speakers use acabar + de + infinitive verb to refer to the recent past, i.e....

O Aniversário Da Jéssica

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sofia and Jorge forgot to buy Jessica something for her birthday. Explore the conditional and the subjunctive as they talk about what they should do.

Assunto: Candidatura, Diretor Financeiro

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ivo emails a cover letter along with his resume to apply for a position as a Chief Financial Officer.

Assim Como?

30 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Notice the many different uses of the word “assim” throughout this couple’s argument. Will they work out their issues? Assim espero!

Um Passeio Estragado

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ivo’s plans to take a simple walk get a bit more complicated when António asks him to run some errands.

O Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about Peneda-Gerês National Park, a beautiful place in the north of Portugal.

O Mosteiro da Batalha

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the Mosteiro da Batalha, an emblematic monument in the history of Portugal.

António Egas Moniz

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about António Egas Moniz, a Portuguese neurosurgeon who won a Nobel Prize.

Encontro No Parque

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Filipa and António make small talk after meeting in the park with their dogs.

À Procura de um Apartamento

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Violeta sets up an appointment to see a 2-bedroom home for rent.

A Meditação

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pedro tries to teach Joana how to meditate.

À Conversa no Escritório

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marlene and Miguel have a chat at work.

A Família do Adriano

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adriano tells us about each member of his family. Toggle on the Translate button and explore the differences between the verbs ser and estar, the verb...

Homem de Ferro

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about the international athletics competition known as "Ironman".

O Roubo do Caril

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Practice the imperative mood as Carlos tries to keep up with Sara’s cooking instructions!

Quando a Vontade é Pouca, o Corpo é Que Paga!

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Renata just signed up for a gym membership and she's determined to actually go this time...

Palavras Opostas

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Leonor has a test on opposite words tomorrow, so she asks her father to help her study while they walk home from school. Throughout their practice, yo...

Feliz Ano Novo!

01 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Martin and Constança have a romantic start to the New Year.

Compras Para a Passagem de Ano

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A mother and son make a shopping list for their family New Year's celebration.

Onde Estão Os Miúdos?

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sandro and Noélia discuss whether or not it’s a good idea to let Ana babysit their children.

Uma Bica Cheia? Impossível!

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hugo returns from a trip to Paris and complains to Matilde about his struggle to order his usual coffee.

25 De Dezembro

25 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For many people, Christmas is the most anticipated time of year. Learn more about how this festive time is celebrated in Portugal.

A Árvore de Natal

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matilde and her mother decorate the Christmas tree!

Elevador De Santa Justa

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Santa Justa elevator (lift), built in 1900 to allow greater accessibility around the city, has now become a popular tourist attraction in downtown...

Temos de Manter a Rotina

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Working from home with kids is no easy task! Follow along as this family does their best to adjust to the new routine.

A Veneza de Portugal

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about the city of Aveiro and why it's known as the "Venice of Portugal".

Um Dia de Compras no Centro Comercial

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Isabel invites Manuel to go to the mall. Let's see what they decide to buy!

Tipos de Farinha

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A customer asks a grocery store employee for help finding the right kind of flour.

Manhã De Chuva

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's a rainy morning and Luísa doesn't feel like getting out of bed... Explore reflexive pronouns as she starts her morning.

Casa Da Música

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn more about Casa da Música, a space solely dedicated to music and the arts in Porto.