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The Portuguese School Podcast

The Portuguese School Podcast

Written by: Ana Portela
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Welcome to The Portuguese School Podcast! I’m Ana, your guide on this journey to mastering European Portuguese. In each episode, we’ll explore a range of topics designed to improve your language skills and deepen your cultural understanding. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in conversation, expand your vocabulary, or simply enjoy learning Portuguese in a relaxed, informal setting, this podcast is for you. Tune in to enhance your language skills and make learning Portuguese an enjoyable experience!Ana Portela Foreign Language Audiobooks
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  • #18: Falar sobre sentimentos e emoções
    Feb 1 2026

    In this episode of The Portuguese School podcast, we get a little more personal and talk about feelings and emotions.

    From happiness and love to sadness, anxiety, and frustration, you’ll learn the vocabulary you need to express how you feel naturally in European Portuguese. We’ll practise common phrases, explore the difference between ser, estar and sinto-me, and look at how Portuguese speakers talk about emotions in everyday life.


    I’ll also share a few real-life examples including the emotional rollercoaster of having a newborn at home.


    You can access the full transcript of this episode and this week’s practice worksheet on Patreon:👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/theportugueseschool


    Want to expand your vocabulary even more? Check out our European Portuguese flashcards book, available on our website:
    👉 https://theportugueseschool.co.uk/product/748-words-in-european-portuguese-portuguese-flashcards-audio/

    Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss new episodes and get access to extra content designed to make learning European Portuguese easier and more natural.


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    Neste episódio do podcast The Portuguese School, vamos falar de algo mais pessoal: sentimentos e emoções.


    Desde a felicidade e o amor até à tristeza, ansiedade e frustração, vais aprender o vocabulário essencial para expressares como te sentes de forma natural em português europeu. Vamos praticar frases comuns, perceber a diferença entre ser, estar e sinto-me, e ver como os portugueses falam das emoções no dia-a-dia.


    Partilho também alguns exemplos da vida real incluindo a verdadeira montanha-russa emocional de ter uma bebé recém-nascida em casa.

    Podes aceder à transcrição completa deste episódio e à ficha de trabalho desta semana no Patreon:
    👉 https://www.patreon.com/c/theportugueseschool

    Se quiseres continuar a expandir o teu vocabulário, no meu website encontras um livro de flashcards de português europeu:
    👉 https://theportugueseschool.co.uk/product/748-words-in-european-portuguese-portuguese-flashcards-audio/

    Subscreve o podcast para não perderes os próximos episódios e para teres acesso a conteúdos exclusivos que tornam a aprendizagem do português europeu mais simples e natural.

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    8 mins
  • #17 Ano Novo, Vida Nova Fazer planos para 2026.
    Jan 1 2026

    New Year, New Life – Plans, Dreams, and Resolutions for 2026

    In this inspiring episode of The Portuguese School podcast, Ana shares her reflections on the past year and her hopes for 2026. With exciting new projects on the horizon, she talks about finding balance between family, work, and personal goals. You’ll hear about resolutions, small habits that make a big difference, and a simple challenge to set your own plans for the year ahead.

    👉 Get the full transcript and exclusive resources on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theportugueseschool

    Subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss new episodes and enjoy content designed to help you learn European Portuguese in a natural, engaging way.


    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpsportugueseschool

    Visit our website: www.theportugueseschool.co.uk


    Episódio: Ano Novo, Vida Nova – Planos, Sonhos e Resoluções para 2026

    Neste episódio inspirador do podcast The Portuguese School, a Ana partilha as suas reflexões sobre o ano que passou e as suas esperanças para 2026. Com novos projetos a caminho, fala sobre como encontrar equilíbrio entre família, trabalho e objetivos pessoais. Vais ouvir falar de resoluções, de pequenos hábitos que mudam a vida e de um desafio simples para escreveres também os teus planos para o novo ano.


    👉 Acede à transcrição completa e a recursos exclusivos no nosso Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theportugueseschool


    Subscreve o podcast para não perderes novos episódios e aproveita conteúdos criados para te ajudar a aprender português europeu de forma natural e envolvente.


    Segue-nos no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpsportugueseschool

    Visita o nosso site: www.theportugueseschool.co.uk


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    7 mins
  • #16 As tradições de Natal mais únicas em Portugal
    Dec 1 2025

    The Most Unique Christmas Traditions in Portugal

    In this festive episode of The Portuguese School podcast, we explore some of the most unique and fascinating Christmas traditions in Portugal. From the famous bacalhau da consoada and the Bolo-rei, to midnight mass (Missa do Galo), the burning of the madeiro, and even the colourful Caretos in Trás-os-Montes — you’ll discover quirky, heart-warming, and very Portuguese customs that make the holiday season truly special.

    👉 Get the full transcript and this week’s exclusive worksheet on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theportugueseschool


    Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpsportugueseschool

    Visit our website: www.theportugueseschool.co.uk


    As Tradições de Natal Mais Únicas em Portugal

    Neste episódio festivo do podcast The Portuguese School, exploramos algumas das tradições de Natal mais únicas e curiosas em Portugal. Do famoso bacalhau da consoada e do Bolo-rei, à Missa do Galo, à queima do madeiro e até aos coloridos Caretos de Trás-os-Montes — vais descobrir costumes divertidos, acolhedores e muito portugueses que tornam esta época do ano especial.


    👉 Acede à transcrição completa e à ficha de exercícios exclusiva desta semana no nosso Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theportugueseschool


    Segue-nos no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpsportugueseschool

    Visita o nosso site: www.theportugueseschool.co.uk

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    7 mins
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