Shorties

Jéssica is upset after a fight with her best friend Daniela.

Rafael takes care of his mother, helping her through the morning routine.

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”.)

Learn about the Entrudo Chocalheiro tradition that takes place during Carnival in the village of Podence.

Adapted from an article by Julie Fox, the founder of Feel More Connected, a women’s wellbeing blog that focuses on connecting with nature, yourself, and other people.

Inês gets lost looking for a café and a kind woman helps her with directions.

Érica and Hélio banter about influencers and their social media habits.

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.

Laura introduces herself, sharing details about her family, work, and hobbies. Then you’ll hear the same introduction from a 3rd-person perspective.

Caught at a bus stop with a talkative stranger, Ana patiently contributes to the one-sided chat using simple comments that say “I’m listening”, without saying much at all. Coincidentally, this is also helpful for language learners who want to keep the conversation flowing, despite not having much to say yet… 😉

Learn more about the award-winning walkways in Arouca Geopark, offering 9 kilometers of stunning landscapes.

Ricardo explores a Portuguese sweet shop for the first time.

Discover the heartwarming tradition of the Presépio Gigante in Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal.

Manuel and António chat about their Christmas plans.

Joana asks José to help her practice for a job interview.

Inês and Maria consider the pros and cons of Inês’s new home.

Follow Manuel Joaquim’s comical struggle to activate roadside assistance in the Portuguese countryside.

As Francisca shares one of her favourite recipes with Alex, you’ll learn vocabulary related to food and cooking, and hear how the imperativo mood is used to give instructions.

Afonso talks about himself and his friend Sónia in this simple introduction.

Learn more about the Lusitano horse, a versatile breed that originated in Portugal.

Maria’s grandmother won’t stop commenting on Ricardo’s social media posts!

In today’s Shorty, we’ll answer the simple question, “What did you do yesterday?”, using the Portuguese simple past tense (pretérito perfeito), as well as the past continuous tense (pretérito imperfeito).

Meet Olga, a German expat living in Portugal, embracing rural life with her wife Lucie and their two dogs.

António’s job interview takes an unexpected turn! Note: Candidatura espontânea is a term used if someone applies for a job when the company is not even hiring. In this Shorty, it ends up having a double meaning. 🙃