June 2026 Video of the Month Part 1
Santos Populares: Why are Portuguese people hitting each other with plastic hammers?
Learn why Porto is full of plastic hammers, why some couples get married on Santo AntĂłnio's Day and discover more traditions, curiosities and Portuguese you'll hear throughout June.
Before you start, click CC (next to the volume icon) and choose the subtitles that work best for your level:
Beginners: Turn on English subtitles so you can follow comfortably
Intermediate learners:Â Choose Portuguese subtitles to train reading and listening together
Advanced learners: Turn subtitles off. Even if you don’t catch everything, this is the best way to train your ear for real Portuguese conversations. Vamos💪
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