Who were the Lusitanians?

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 […]

Two friends chat about their struggles learning Portuguese.

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 […]

Ariana gets the job offer of her dreams!

Paulo and Tiago discuss what to bring to the beach for a full day in the sun. Vocabulary includes common beach items and phrases related to preparing for a day out.

We go for a walk, talk about our favourite music genres, play a “name the first artist you think of” game, and arrive at the gym still arguing about who really is the king and queen of pop. In this episode you’ll hear natural Portuguese around music vocabulary and genres, plus useful expressions for opinions, […]

Pedals turning, waves crashing, eyes closing.

Have you ever wondered why so many Portuguese words start with “al-”?

Escape the Atlantic chill and discover Ferreira do Zêzere — a place of warm waters, fresh seafood, and even a record-breaking omelet.

When you first start learning Portuguese, you tend to rely on simple, direct phrases: Quero um café, Preciso de ajuda, etc… There’s nothing wrong with that, and people will understand you. But European Portuguese speakers rarely phrase things that bluntly, even for small, everyday requests. Adding a  and using other polite phrases goes a long […]

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.

João and Miguel catch up and compare their work-life balance. Take note of how compound tenses are used throughout the dialogue.