Explore the rich culture and traditions of Portugal while learning European Portuguese. This category covers holidays, festivals, popular customs, folklore, Fado, sports, proverbs, and everyday life in Portugal. Ideal for learners at all levels, these lessons help you understand the context behind the language, improve cultural awareness, and communicate naturally in real-life situations.
It’s that time of the year again and this year has been especially complicated for many people. So to bring some laughter and cheer I’ve decided to teach you the Portuguese version of Jingle Bells. We used to sing this one as kids growing up, you couldn’t get away from it! Every Christmas school or … Read more
In this post, we’re learning how to write a formal email in European Portuguese. When speaking the language, there are always two main things to take into account: It’s even more so the case when writing in Portuguese. Keep in mind that many times the meaning doesn’t translate very well across languages. What sounds great … Read more
In this post, we’re learning how to write a semi-formal email in European Portuguese. When speaking, there are always two main things to take into account: It’s even more so the case when writing in Portuguese. Keep in mind that many times meaning doesn’t translate very well across languages. What sounds great or appropriate in … Read more
In this post, we’re learning how to write an informal email in European Portuguese. When speaking, there are always two main things to take into account: It’s even more so the case when writing in Portuguese. Keep in mind that many times the meaning doesn’t translate very well across languages. What sounds great or appropriate … Read more
What are the different beef cuts in Portugal? đBeef is cut in many different ways around the world, and Portuguese beef cuts can be quite different from those you may know in English-speaking countries. In this lesson, weâll look at the most common cuts of beef used in Portugal and their approximate equivalents in English. … Read more
This dish, also known as frango de churrasco Ă Portuguesa (Portuguese style barbecued chicken), is a famous traditional Portuguese Chicken recipe. It originated during the Age of Discovery, when the Portuguese sailors brought back the chilli peppers (malaguetas) from Mozambique. The Portuguese then combined it with another typical pepper based barbecue sauce. This gave rise … Read more
Hi everyone! Celebrate someoneâs birthday in Portugal by learning how to Sing Happy Birthday in European Portuguese! In this lesson, youâll get the full lyrics, pronunciation tips, cultural notes, and examples so you can confidently say ParabĂ©ns! to friends and family in European Portuguese. Watch the Video Lesson This video is inspired by someone’s Birthday … Read more
This Legend of the almond tree blossoms is one of my favourite Portuguese stories. This traditional Portuguese legend is also a great way to learn European Portuguese through story. Below, youâll find a listening lesson with subtitles, allowing you to improve your comprehension while discovering a piece of Portuguese history and folklore. The Legend of … Read more
Should you say âobrigadoâ or âobrigadaâ? In Portuguese, men say âobrigadoâ and women say âobrigadaâ when saying âthank youâ. The word literally means âI am obligedâ, so it agrees with the gender of the person speaking. Is obrigado Brazilian or Portuguese? Both Brazil and Portugal use obrigado/obrigada to say thank you, but the pronunciation is … Read more
Welcome to my cooking measurements rant. I really admire people who can bake. I am not one of them (or rarely am I successful). This post started as a Portuguese cooking measurement guide but ended up as something else. For the conversion guide and Portuguese vocabulary, go here. Understanding Cooking Measurements in Portugal Have you … Read more