Joel gets an inside look into the strike happening in Lisbon tomorrow. Márcia explains the reasons behind the strike, including the struggle for fair wages and better working conditions. Practice your Portuguese listening skills and learn vocabulary as you hear about the challenges workers are facing in Portugal!
There’s a Strike in Lisbon Tomorrow
Número de Identificação Fiscal
Tax Identification Number
Clark visits the local Loja do Cidadão to get his NIF (Portuguese tax number). He has to wait a while, but once his number is called, it’s a quick and easy process! One important vocabulary word to note is senha. This translates to password, but it also refers to the tickets you take from a […]
Cristina Abre Uma Conta
Cristina Opens an Account
Cristina opens her first bank account in Portugal.
A Dona Inês Vai ao Banco
Dona Inês Goes to the Bank
Dona Inês notices some extra charges on her bank statement. Find out what happens when she goes to the bank to sort out the issue.
Um Seguro de Saúde
Health Insurance
António gets a call from an insurance company trying to sell one of their services.
A Peixeira
The Fishmonger
Mário goes to the fish market to buy some fresh fish for his lunch!
Uma Ida ao Banco
A Trip to the Bank
Mário goes to the bank to deposit some money and decides to make a long-term investment.
Promoções ou Armadilhas
Promotions or Traps
João and Marco are longtime friends who often meet up for coffee to catch up on each other’s lives. Find out what happens after João takes Marco’s advice on saving money at the supermarket.
Transportes em Lisboa
Transport in Lisbon
Lisbon is a large city with plenty to explore! Save yourself some time and money by taking a closer look at some of the various options for public transportation.
Reunião de Trabalho
Work Meeting
A boss finds out the hard way that it takes more than words to keep employees satisfied.
Uma Questão de Probabilidades
A Question of Probabilities
João helps Miguel determine his odds of ever getting rich without having to work for it.
Atualidade 1
Current Affairs 1
It’s the first episode of current events! In this new format we will share the most discussed news stories of the week. They will be more dynamic episodes, in which Rui and Joel participate simultaneously. Are you ready?
O Joel Quer Comprar Uma Mota
Joel Wants to Buy a Motorcycle
Joel has a new project — buying a motorcycle to drive in Lisbon! Will it be easier than taking a taxi? Does Joel know how to do business in Portuguese? Vrum vrum!