How do you pronounce “bochecha” (cheek)?
Mais Coisas No Quarto do Hotel
More Things in the Hotel Room
Panquecas e Pedras
Pancakes and Stones
Two children talk about their favourite things to do on weekends. Language focus: Regular -ar verbs in the present tense
O Que Há No Quarto do Hotel?
What's in the Hotel Room?
Rui and Joel explore the fascinating, every day objects in their hotel room.
A Vida em Lisboa
Life in Lisbon
Rui and Joel explore the pros and cons of living in Lisbon, their favourite areas to live and where to find the best places in Portugal to actually Practice Portuguese with natives!
Frutos Secos e Copos
Nuts and Cups
Rui doesn’t share snacks!
O Que Mais Se Vê Da Janela?
What Else Can You See From the Window?
Joel and Rui continue to spy on people from their hotel window, but not in a creepy way. 👀 If you don’t understand Joel’s dad joke at the end, check the Vocabulary section for clues! 😉
O Que Se Vê Da Janela?
What Can Be Seen From the Window?
Rui describes the view from the hotel window.
Vestido a Rigor
Dressed Up
Zé video-calls his friend Sara to ask for help choosing an outfit for an upcoming wedding. Language focus: Pronunciation of s, z, ç, and ch
Comer Fora ou Mandar Vir?
Dining Out or Ordering In?
Do you prefer dining out or ordering in? Join us for a conversation about food, drinks, and dining in Portugal, with a special appearance from Rui’s mom who shares a story about the ultimate Portuguese food faux pas.
24 Horas em Barcelona
24 Hours in Barcelona
Joel is unprepared for the weather as he and Rui begin their trip to Barcelona.
Concerto dos DMB
DMB Concert
Joel and Joana chat about a concert happening this weekend. Who is going?
Carros e Condução
Cars and Driving
Buckle up and join Joel and Rui for a conversation about car preferences and driving experiences. Check out our Driving unit for even more European Portuguese vocabulary and expressions related to cars and driving!
À Conversa no Supermercado
Chatting in the Supermarket
D. Maria and Catarina have a pleasant chat in the supermarket. Language focus: formal and informal “you” Cultural note: D. is an abbreviation for Dona, which is an honorific, similar to Ms. or Mrs. You may hear some Portuguese speakers use Dona to respectfully address a middle-aged or older woman who is a homemaker, or […]
O Joel Vai ao Cabeleireiro
Joel Goes to the Barber
Joel brings you along to get his haircut! Learn vocabulary you’ll need the next time you get your haircut in Portugal (…and marvel at how effortlessly Joel pronounces cabeleireiro after over a decade of living in the country 😆)
A Arte de Oferecer Presentes
The Art of Giving Presents
Estamos de volta! Returning to the roots of where this all started back in 2013, Rui and Joel are reviving our flagship Podcast! Although we’re releasing video episodes, we’ll also keep our audio-only listeners in mind, so you can subscribe to our podcast feed in your favourite app and listen while on-the-go. In this episode, […]