Susana Morais

Portuguese Lab Podcast | Learn European Portuguese

The Portuguese Lab is your one-stop podcast to learn European Portuguese (from Portugal). Improve the different skills of the language and learn how to be an independent and successful learner.

Author

Susana Morais

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.portugueselab.com

Latest episode

Mar 19, 2026

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Episodes

Story - at the doctor's office 10.05.2018

Mr. António is going to the doctor. See vocabulary about going to the doctor, in context. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Vocabulary - going to the doctor in Portugal 03.05.2018

Today I’ll be talking about an appointment with a National Health Service doctor. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Story - A Maria 19.04.2018

The text focuses on Portuguese verbs conjugated in the past, mainly the simple past (Pretérito Perfeito Simples) but also the imperfect (Pretérito Imperfeito). Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe.

Dialogue - complaining in Portuguese 05.04.2018

The dialogue is about a client trying to make a formal complaint on the telephone. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Speaking - working at the farm in Portuguese 29.03.2018

We are going to be practicing some daily tasks at the farm: watering the vegetable garden, cleaning weeds, using the tractor, planting trees, taking a bath and taking a nap after the work. You will answer a series of questions based on what Mr. Gonçalves has planned for the day at his small farm. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Speaking - buying at the supermarket in Portuguese 22.03.2018

We are going to practice going to the supermarket, searching for products, ordering at the fish market and paying for the groceries. You will be answering a series of questions based on what Andreia needs to buy. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Speaking - paying for coffee in Portuguese 15.03.2018

We are going to practice saying the price in Portuguese. We will be at the coffee shop ordering something to eat and drink and paying the bill. You can also practice with the individual prices of the coffee and snacks. You will be answering a series of questions based on the information given. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Speaking - ordering at the restaurant in Portuguese 08.03.2018

We are going to be practicing ordering at the restaurant by answering questions about what a tourist orders after reading the menu. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Speaking - giving directions in Portuguese 01.03.2018

We are going to practice giving directions. In this episode you can practice listening and speaking, answering a series of questions about the steps you need to take to go to the movie theater. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Speaking - saying opening times in Portuguese 15.02.2018

We are going to practice saying the time in opening and closing times. For example, saying when a restaurant opens and closes. You can refer back to episodes 7, 9 and 12 of the podcast for more information. You can find a lot of useful information there about how this works, but today it’s all about listening and speaking practice. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Story - A Figueira 01.02.2018

Short story for advanced learners about two kids stealing figs from a fig tree and encountering a witch. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Dialogue - in the garden 25.01.2018

Dialogue with native speakers covering vocabulary related to the garden and gardening. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Vocabulary - in the garden 18.01.2018

We are going to learn specific vocabulary that will help you while gardening. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Dialogue - at the farm 11.01.2018

Dialogue: two neighbors meet near their lands and talk about farming and gardening. This episode uses vocabulary from the episode 56. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Vocabulary - at the farm 04.01.2018

We are going to learn specific vocabulary that will help you communicate in rural areas, including gardening and similar tasks. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Short - A última prenda 14.12.2017

In this episode, you listen to a short story about a woman buying a present for her nephew for Christmas. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Vocabulary - Christmas in Portugal 07.12.2017

This is a vocabulary episode, and although it includes some basic words it also includes specific terms related to the Christmas Season. This is the first episode in a series of episodes about this topic. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Short - A festa 17.11.2017

This episode is for intermediate learners and is a short text about a party being planned (including vocabulary related to shopping at the supermarket). Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Dialogue - at the supermarket 09.11.2017

This is a dialogue at the supermarket, where you'll review a lot of last episode's vocabulary in context. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Vocabulary - at the supermarket 02.11.2017

We are going to the supermarket so we'll be covering a lot of useful content: verbs & nouns (for each of them, I give one or two examples including the word or expression so you have an idea of how to use it). Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Story - Um livro novo 26.10.2017

Short story for beginners that includes common structures and vocabulary of the A1 level. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Story - Semana de luxo 31.08.2017

Short story about a young couple's trip to the Alps. Extra exercises include listening comprehension exercises about the text. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Story - Casa de praia 17.08.2017

Short text for beginners about a house at the beach. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Story - Viagem ao passado em Évora 10.08.2017

Listen to a short story for intermediate learners about a visit to the city of Évora in Portugal. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

Dialogue - at the beach 28.07.2017

Listen to a dialogue taking place on a Portuguese beach. Access related resources: www.portugueselab.com/subscribe

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