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.

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

By popular demand, Rui and Joel return to one of their classic podcast formats. They feature one of the 600+ “Shorties” available on our platform and explore vocabulary and expressions. Later, Rui helps Joel fix some of his more subtle pronunciation errors in European Portuguese – are you making the same mistakes?

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. 🙃

Happy International Podcast Day! It’s a podcast about podcasts! 🤯

Rui and Joel talk about their experiences and personal preferences when it comes to camping in Portugal.   *A note to clarify the difference between pilha and bateria: pilhas: Usually smaller/simpler batteries like AA, AAA, 9V, or coin-shaped batteries. Used in things like remote controls, watches, flashlights, toys, etc. May or may not be rechargeable. […]

Joel meets Filipe, who runs an arboriculture company specializing in tree care. They discuss an unusual client encounter and the challenges of preserving trees.

Luís describes his sleeping habits.

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 learns new vocabulary and expressions from the Algarve, including “Dá-me de vaia”.

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.)

Learn more about gender equality in Portugal.

Damiana’s advice on how to be a good Portuguese student!

Dona Ana goes to the pharmacy to get some medications for her allergies.

Do you prefer dining out or ordering in? Join us for a conversation about food, drinks, and dining in Portugal, with a special appearance from Rui’s mom who shares a story about the ultimate Portuguese food faux pas.

Estamos de volta! Returning to the roots of where this all started back in 2013, Rui and Joel are reviving our flagship Podcast! Although we’re releasing video episodes, we’ll also keep our audio-only listeners in mind, so you can subscribe to our podcast feed in your favourite app and listen while on-the-go. In this episode, […]

In the middle of the city of Viseu there is a structure that puzzles archaeologists to this day.

Navigating bureaucracy in Portugal can be quite the adventure.

Joel and Rui battle it out in a blind taste test of the strangest Portuguese food items they could find. Who can guess the most correctly? Get ready for a flavour overload as you learn about some typical food items from Portugal, enrich your vocabulary, and watch the duo struggle through unexpected tastes and textures.

Pedro is shocked when he returns home to find the aftermath of Sofia’s wild house party. Notice how the verb ficar is used in different ways throughout the dialogue.

Learn more about the structure of Portugal’s government and the different political parties.   *Quick lesson on the word ‘chato’: This word has a lighthearted connotation, similar to annoying/boring/pesky/unpleasant. If the grocery store doesn’t have your favourite brand of cereal, that’s ‘chato’, but a dictatorship is obviously much worse than ‘chato’. When we use this […]

Learn more about the life of António Costa, the prime minister of Portugal.

A man receives a letter from the court related to an alleged unpaid debt. He meets with a lawyer to go over the claim and to find out what he needs to do next. Note: In Portugal, Doutor is a title sometimes used for anyone with higher education, not just for medical doctors.