Daily Life

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 […]

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.

Pedals turning, waves crashing, eyes closing.

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

A man visits a print shop in Portugal to print some PDFs.

Rui and Joel take you on a walk to the train station while they talk about their hobbies!

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?

Bianca tells us about her family and daily life.

Today, Miguel from Moviinn.com shows us around Alvalade and its surrounding areas. This vibrant area of Lisbon is full of tradition, greenery, convenient amenities, and a strong sense of community. Obrigado to Moviinn for taking the time to collaborate with us for this video! (This is not a sponsored video).

António is interviewed about his daily life, including his family, job, commute, favourite activities, and more.

Join Damiana and Rui, as they talk about Rui’s delicious-looking lunch 😅 Learn vocabulary about food, dishes, and even some table etiquette!

What’s wrong with Rita? Find out as you explore how the verb andar is used in context.