After exploring all the options, a customer finds the perfect suit and shoes.
O Fato Faz o Homem – Parte 2
The Suit Makes the Man - Part 2
À Caça Dos Feriados
Hunting for Holidays
Always looking for ways to escape school, Maria and Pedro figure out how many public holidays there are in the school year.
Sem Tempo Para Descanso
No Time for Rest
Overwhelmed with work, Patrícia curbs Hugo’s expectations when it comes to planning family holidays.
Choque de Gerações
Generational Shock
Dona Ana can’t make sense of the new generation’s fashion trends and shares her concerns with her friend, Sr. Alberto.
A Nova Casa do Marco
Marco's New Home
Marco throws a housewarming party and offers his guests a tour of the house.
Tais Pais, Tais Filhos
Like Father, Like Son
Maria, Pedro and João try to determine just how much of their parents’ traits they have in them.
Melodrama
Melodrama
A daytime soap opera teases its viewers with scenes from its upcoming season. Stay tuned!
A Cidade da Luz
The City of Light
Sara shares her upcoming business trip plans with her husband Fernando, who can’t hide his envy.
Um Festival Saboroso
A Tasty Festival
Fernando makes his mother a delicious offer she can’t refuse!
Um Festival Saboroso – Parte 2
A Tasty Festival - Part 2
Fernando finally makes his way to Dona Ana’s place, who is excited to indulge her sweet tooth.
O Preço da Gula
The Price of Gluttony
A hearty meal knocks Pedro out for the evening, as his supportive mother looks on.
Na Aula de História
In History Class
A history teacher describes a new class assignment.
Desafios Profissionais
Professional Challenges
Patrícia has a major headache after completing another big project at work.
Uma Cliente Exigente
A Demanding Customer
A customer’s quest for the perfect dress ends dramatically after the sales assistant gives her some bad news.
Na Prova de Atletismo
At an Athletics Competition
At a running competition, two dedicated fans place their bets on who will be the winner.
As Chaves Perdidas
The Lost Keys
Sara loses her keys and counts on her husband Fernando’s help to find them.
Por Uma Sociedade Melhor
For a Better Society
A philosophy assignment forces Maria, João, and Pedro to reflect on some of society’s most important issues.
Uma Cena Muito Triste
A Very Sad Scene
Flustered after an eventful bus ride, Dona Ana shares what happened with Sr. Alberto.
À Descoberta de Portugal
The Discovery of Portugal
A Portuguese couple sets out to explore the beauty of their own country, with the help of a travel agency.
Tragédia na Empresa
Company Tragedy
After an unexpected workplace tragedy, employees gather to mourn the loss of a very important team member.
Parte II: À Caça de Casa
Part II: Hunting for a House
Today we revisit Diálogo 29 to discuss some of the vocabulary and expressions surrounding the Portuguese housing market. There’s also an extra listening challenge waiting for you in the second half, so stick around!
À Caça de Casa
House Hunting
In this episode, we explore the Portuguese apartment rental market with James, a young adult of Portuguese descent looking for a new place. To find some leads, he recruits the help of his friend, Luís. However, Luís happens to be going through a bit of drama with his ex-girlfriend, so let’s see if he’s able to be of any help…
Como Falam Os Algarvios? (Conversa com Eliana)
How Do Algarvians Speak? (Conversation with Eliana)
After our very challenging Diálogo, dedicated to the Algarvian dialect, we decided to record a follow-up discussion with Eliana, (who voiced the Algarvian characters).
She will help us understand a bit better some of the difficult terms and expressions that came up in that episode, and how they’re typically used in the region.
Certificado de Residência (Como Pedir… Em Algarvio!)
Residence Certificate (How to ask for one...in the dialect of the Algarve)
In what might possibly be our most ambitious Diálogo to date, we explore some of the delightful bureaucracy that surrounds obtaining a residency permit in Portugal. With Michael (our special guest estrangeiro) moving to Algarve, we get a chance to explore some of the vocabulary and pronunciation quirks that set this region apart from the rest of Portugal!
A special “obrigado” to our friends who helped us put this episode together:
• Michael Reeve – provided his guidance, ideas and voice talent (from afpop.com, an organization that provides support to foreign residents and visitors throughout Portugal)
• Rui Coimbra Sénior – O pai do Rui!
• Eliana Silva – talented voice actress who not only brought the female characters of Algarve to life, but also helped us make sure the script was as authentic as possible
You’ll definitely find some of this Algarvian dialect challenging, but we’ll go over a lot of this episode’s content in a discussion between Eliana, Rui & Joel, to be released soon!
Note: This episode’s mention of afpop is not a paid endorsement, but just a friendly collaboration!
Update August 1, 2017: As promised, we posted a follow-up episode to explore this dialogue in more detail. Once you’re done listening to this episode, make sure to have a listen to our follow-up discussion!