In this episode, Joel and Rui talk about how people greet each other in Portugal — cheek kisses, handshakes, that sort of thing — and the tricky business of actually leaving a party without it turning into a whole thing. They cover vocabulary like “está a ficar tarde,” “tenho que ir embora,” and “até à […]

In this episode, Joel and Rui compare how people interact with their neighbors in Portugal and Canada—everything from awkward elevator silence to strangers weighing in on what’s in your shopping bag. They go through some common Portuguese greetings and goodbyes like “bom dia,” “até logo,” “vai-se andando,” and “haja saúde,” and talk about when you’d […]

Explore the personal infinitive as Lúcia and Mariana discuss life in the city vs. the countryside.

Damiana, Rui, and Joel discuss their experiences with glasses and vision care in Portugal, from choosing frames, to dealing with eye conditions like myopia, cataracts, and astigmatism, to pronouncing oftalmologista! 😬

A kitchen disaster unfolds when siblings blame each other for the mess all over the floors and walls.

Why is Portugal considered one of the best countries to live in?

Manel is moving to a new house and asks Rafaela for help with the decor and colour coordination. Rafaela calls Joana to share her excitement about the project.

Sílvia deals with a pushy salesman while shopping for an electronic drum set. Then she leaves a voicemail for her partner about what happened and what she decided.

The only three words you’ll need in Portugal: bifana, prego, leitão

That magical blend of festive lights, bustling crowds, and rapidly declining self-control.

Listen and learn about the Multibanco system and how it reshaped everyday banking in Portugal.

Who’s the better liar, Rui or Joel? 🤥 Today we’ll practice using past tense verb conjugations to discuss past experiences. Can you detect which of our stories are true, and which are total lies?