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Practice Portuguese

by Rui Coimbra / Joel Rendall
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  • Are You Greeting People Wrong in Portugal?

    August 25, 2026 · 12 min

    In this episode, Joel and Rui talk about how people greet each other in Portugal — cheek kisses, handshakes, that sort of thing — and the tricky business of actually leaving a party without it turning into a whole thing. They cover…

  • Talking with Neighbours

    August 5, 2026 · 20 min

    In this episode, Joel and Rui compare how people interact with their neighbors in Portugal and Canada—everything from awkward elevator silence to strangers weighing in on what's in your shopping bag. They go through some common Portuguese…

  • A Música que Amamos

    July 9, 2026 · 8 min

    We go for a walk, talk about our favourite music genres, play a “name the first artist you think of” game, and arrive at the gym still arguing about who really is the king and queen of pop. In this episode you’ll hear natural Portuguese…

  • Verdade Ou Mentira?

    November 11, 2025 · 13 min

    Who's the better liar, Rui or Joel? 🤥 Today we'll practice using past tense verb conjugations to discuss past experiences. Can you detect which of our stories are true, and which are total lies?

  • Beijos e Bolas de Berlim (LIVE!)

    July 2, 2025 · 33 min

    What do Portuguese people eat for breakfast? Why do we greet women with two kisses on the cheek? And who eats 'Bolas de Berlim' at the beach? In this live-recorded episode, Rui and Joel discuss some of Portugal's most interesting habits.

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  • Uma Conversa Entre Músicos

    May 20, 2025 · 24 min

    Joel sits down with João, a fellow musician and also a music teacher. Explore music-related vocabulary as João related to his passion for music, shares his first steps into the music world, and even gives a brief theory lesson!

  • Como Nos Tempos Antigos

    January 14, 2025 · 24 min

    By popular demand, Rui and Joel return to one of their classic podcast formats. They feature one of the 600+ “Shorties” available on our platform and explore vocabulary and expressions. Later, Rui helps Joel fix some of his more subtle…

  • Estações do Ano

    November 14, 2024 · 23 min

    Damiana and Rui chat about what they like to do during different seasons of the year in Portugal. (Recorded in September 2024)

  • A Origem do Practice Portuguese

    September 30, 2024 · 32 min

    Happy International Podcast Day! It’s a podcast about podcasts! 🤯

  • Campismo em Portugal

    September 17, 2024 · 11 min

    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…

  • Os Jogos Olímpicos

    August 19, 2024 · 13 min

    Damiana and Joel discuss the 2024 Olympics!

  • Conversa ou Confronto?

    August 6, 2024 · 6 min

    Rui and Joel discuss the cultural differences in conversation styles between Portugal and North America. Help them resolve their “argument” so that they don’t have to go to couples therapy. 😜

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Learn European Portuguese from Portugal