Money

Listen and learn about the Multibanco system and how it reshaped everyday banking in Portugal.

Beatriz goes to a flower shop in Lisbon.

Learn more about the Golden Visa program and how it has changed over the years.

Susana calls the tax authority’s phone line for help with her tax return. In Portugal, IRS refers to Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Singulares (personal income tax / “tax on the income of natural persons”.)

Join Diogo and Sandra in a silly conversation about money troubles and relationship drama. Along the way, take note of how the verb “andar” is used in context.

A talkshow host interviews Joaquim Silveira, a notorious (fictional) Portuguese thief.

A customer asks questions about prices and quantities while shopping for fruits and vegetables.

How much does 20 euros get you at a restaurant outside of Lisbon?

Joel and Ana discuss the cost of living in Portugal, highlighting the difference in income needed to live comfortably in Lisbon vs. other areas.

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!

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 opens her first bank account in Portugal.