As the group inches closer to Santiago de Compostela, Rui and Joel attempt their best Portunhol (Portuguese + Spanish) to talk with a lovely, patient Galician farmer. As they feel the end of the Caminho approach, they start reflecting on their journey and on what they’ve learned so far.
Passo a Passo – Parte 8/9
Step by Step - Part 8/9
Passo a Passo – Parte 5/9
Step by Step - Part 5/9
Joel and his new sidekick continue trying to find their way back to the other pilgrims, and Rui starts dealing signs of a problematic injury…
Passo a Passo – Parte 3/9
Step by Step - Part 3/9
At this point of their journey, Joel has already sacrificed his fashion sense (and dignity) for maximum comfort and UV protection. Later, Rui finds himself in a conversation for which even he wishes he had subtitles!
Passo a Passo – Parte 2/9
Step by Step - Part 2/9
On their second day of walking, the beauty of the Caminho is already starting to reveal itself, just like the blisters on the pilgrims’ feet. Rui and Joel also begin discovering some of the regional terms and expressions used in the North of Portugal.
A Libertação dos Caracóis com o Rui Sénior
The Liberation of the Snails with Rui Senior
Rui Sénior is back with an important message for all those who enjoy eating snails! Learn more about the important cause he’s standing up for, and find out how you can help…
Musculação Rural com o Rui Sénior
Rural Bodybuilding with Rui Senior
In the peak of summer, fitness expert Rui Sénior takes a few minutes to show us how he stays in better shape than everyone else, even while on vacation… No excuses!
Episódio 1 (2018, ANIMATED) – Fotografar Comida em Restaurantes / O Sono e o Álcool
Episode 1 (2018, ANIMATED) - Photographing food in restaurants / Sleep and Alcohol
Talk about a callback… This video is a brand new animated version of our very first podcast episode, from way back in 2013! By comparing the audio of this episode to our newer ones, you’ll hopefully notice not only a massive evolution in not only our production quality and comfort on the mic, but also […]
How to Pronounce the Letter X in Portuguese
Compared to some other languages, Portuguese pronunciation is relatively consistent, once you learn the rules. A huge exception to this idea lies the letter X, which is one of the most challenging sounds – even for more intermediate learners.
That’s because this letter can be pronounced in several different ways. To get started, let’s see what Sherlock has to say on the topic:
Resolver Um Problema Ao Telefone (2018, ANIMATED!)
Solving a Problem on the Phone
Update: April 10, 2018 – Previously audio-only, this episode has been turned into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. Telephone and Internet service companies are notoriously painful to deal with, and Portugal is no exception! […]
O Joel Vai Ao Hospital (2018, ANIMATED!)
Joel Goes to the Hospital (2018, ANIMATED!)
Update: January 12, 2018 –Previously audio-only, this episode has been turned into a fully-animated cartoon. The video is free for everyone to watch, plus our supporting Members get access to a special version with subtitles for improving comprehension. ~~~ Getting sick can cause pain and suffering, but it’s often not as bad as the hours spent […]
Feliz Natal e Boas Festas!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
What better way to celebrate the season than with a bit of snow and -11°C temperatures? Check out the holiday hijinx we got up to while almost freezing to death in Toronto, Canada this month… and learn a bit of seasonal vocabulary at the same time!
Animated: Pizza Na Hora Está a Contratar!
Animated: Pizza on Time is Now Hiring!
This is the third episode of our Pizza Na Hora series (previously audio-only). Márcio o Brasileiro calls in once again to everyone’s favourite Portuguese pizzeria, but this time to ask the owner for a job. Will they be able to overcome their cultural differences and work together? Watch to find out!
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Rui
Rui Sr
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