Living in Portugal

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

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

Take a walk with Rui and Joel along Avenida de Roma in Areeiro, Lisbon. Practice your comprehension skills and learn new vocabulary as they describe what they see along the way!

Rui and Joel discuss the cultural differences in conversation styles between Portugal and North America. Help them resolve their “argument” so that they don’t have to go to couples therapy. 😜

Joel and Rui discuss some of Joel’s views on adapting to life in Portugal, from the lack of “real salads” to the differences in work culture.

Joel talks about career choices and adapting to life in Portugal. (Listeners: Rui & Joel are outside filming, so the sound in the background is a nearby water feature.)

Joel and Ricardo discuss kitchen design challenges, including colour choices and stove preferences.

A special guest from our Practice Portuguese team, Joana, talks to Joel about her Alentejo culture and traditions. Discover essential vocabulary related to regional differences and expressions unique to the Alentejo region.

Do locals respond in English when you try to speak Portuguese? Here’s Ana’s advice!

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.

Rui and Joel explore the pros and cons of living in Lisbon, their favourite areas to live and where to find the best places in Portugal to actually Practice Portuguese with natives!

Joel brings you along to get his haircut! Learn vocabulary you’ll need the next time you get your haircut in Portugal (…and marvel at how effortlessly Joel pronounces cabeleireiro after over a decade of living in the country 😆)

Have you already seen the controversial tradition of university hazing in Portugal?

Navigating bureaucracy in Portugal can be quite the adventure.

In these next 2 units (Places 1 and Places 2) we’ll cover vocabulary for many different types of buildings and places in Portuguese, such as stores, parks, banks, schools, cities, regions, and more. Whether you’re running errands, sightseeing, or just enjoying different regions of Portugal, knowing the names of places will help you communicate about […]

Fernando meets with his real estate agent, Eduarda, to tour a house that’s for sale. Notice how they navigate formal/informal treatments in Portuguese.

Jan visits the Câmara Municipal to get his certificado de registo (registration certificate).

Clara gets a lot of packages delivered, all by the same delivery man!

After inheriting her grandparents’ cherished home, Matilde decides to do some renovations.

Amanda goes to her SEF appointment to get her certificado de residência (residency certificate).

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 […]

What’s it Like to be a Vegetarian in Portugal? In a country of meat and fish-lovers, many wonder if it’s easy to be a vegetarian (or a vegan) in Portugal. As you may have realized, much of traditional Portuguese cuisine is very meat-centric. Many of these dishes are tied to the history and traditions of […]

Violeta sets up an appointment to see a 2-bedroom home for rent.