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”.)

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.

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

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… 😉

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.

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

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

Mafalda has a pleasant chat with her neighbour.

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

In the heart of Porto you’ll find the Capela das Almas, a historic chapel covered in thousands of blue and white tiles.

Coworkers João and Camila chat about family responsibilities and routines on their way into the office.

Two customers, Francisca and André, share their conflicting opinions about a new cat café called “O Gatedo”.

Gabriel and Violeta meet in the park and bond over their love for animals and the outdoors.

A father who’s always early vs. a daughter who’s always late… It’s about time (pun intended) for an episode like this! Language focus: words and phrases related to time and numbers.

Enjoy a peaceful morning stroll along the Tagus River…

Rita and Nuno strike up a conversation in a waiting room. They pass the time discussing what their homes look like, who they live with, and some of their daily routines.

Two children talk about their favourite things to do on weekends.   Language focus: Regular -ar verbs in the present tense

Zé video-calls his friend Sara to ask for help choosing an outfit for an upcoming wedding. Language focus: Pronunciation of s, z, ç, and ch  

D. Maria and Catarina have a pleasant chat in the supermarket. Language focus: formal and informal “you” Cultural note: D. is an abbreviation for Dona, which is an honorific, similar to Ms. or Mrs. You may hear some Portuguese speakers use Dona to respectfully address a middle-aged or older woman who is a homemaker, or […]

On the western tip of the Algarve, the village of Sagres attracts surfers, hikers, and beach-lovers alike. Correction: The 2 routes mentioned should be Via Algarviana (not Algarvia) and Rota Vicentina

Explore relative pronouns in this passage about how Anabela began her new career.