European Portuguese Shorties (from PracticePortuguese.com)
Practice Portuguese LDA
European Portuguese dialogues and articles to practice your listening comprehension while you’re on the run! (From Practice Portuguese)
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Feb 28, 2024 • 56sec
Um Patê Muito Bom
Mário compliments Helena’s cooking. Listen for examples of the passive voice through their conversation.
Feb 21, 2024 • 2min
O Aquecimento Global
Global warming presents pressing concerns for humanity.
Feb 16, 2024 • 1min
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Learn about the Padrão dos Descobrimentos monument in Lisbon.
Feb 7, 2024 • 2min
Semana Produtiva
A man talks about what he did yesterday and today. Notice how different forms of the past tense are used throughout the story.
Jan 31, 2024 • 2min
O Namorado da Patrícia
Zé invites Patrícia to a party. Notice how the verb dar is used in various idiomatic ways throughout their conversation.
Jan 24, 2024 • 2min
A Mulher que Adormece em Todo o Lado
Nuno talks to Helena about her sleeping problem.
Jan 17, 2024 • 1min
Adoro Viajar!
There are 8 reasons why I love to travel.
Jan 10, 2024 • 2min
Cais do Sodré
Learn about the vibrant neighbourhood of Cais do Sodré, home of the famous “Pink Street”.
Jan 3, 2024 • 2min
Operação Stop
Don't get caught off guard during a traffic stop in Portugal! Follow along to see how this driver communicates with authorities and learn useful vocabulary, such as the names of documents you may need to show. These “operações STOP” can be performed by a GNR officer (Guarda Nacional Republicana) or by a PSP officer (Polícia de Segurança Pública).
Dec 27, 2023 • 1min
Estação de São Bento
The São Bento train station is an important landmark in Porto.
