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.)
Adaptação a Portugal
Adapting to Portugal
July 10, 2024
Joel
Rui
Onde Praticar Português em Portugal?
Where to Practice Portuguese in Portugal?
May 26, 2024
Do locals respond in English when you try to speak Portuguese? Here’s Ana’s advice!
Ana
A Vida em Lisboa
Life in Lisbon
May 13, 2024
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!
Um Imigrante Holandês
A Dutch Immigrant
November 30, 2022
Jan visits the Câmara Municipal to get his certificado de registo (registration certificate).
Eduardo
Eliana
Ajuda a Preencher a Papelada
Help Filling Out The Paperwork
October 5, 2022
Matilda asks David for help with filling out her SEF application for permanent residency in Portugal.
Alexandre
Mónica
Número de Identificação Fiscal
Tax Identification Number
June 15, 2022
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 […]
Cristina Abre Uma Conta
Cristina Opens an Account
April 28, 2020
Cristina opens her first bank account in Portugal.
Uma Mudança Para Lisboa
A Move to Lisbon
February 3, 2020
Louis replies to an email to update his friend on some exciting changes in his life.
Applying For A Portuguese NIF (Tax Number)
August 16, 2019
Portuguese bureaucracy can be very complicated, but applying for a NIF is at least a relatively gentle introduction. If you are going to live and/or work in Portugal, this number will chase you around, as you’ll need it for any kind of contract (opening a bank account, buying or renting a house, setting up utilities, […]
Buying a Home in Portugal
July 17, 2019
In recent years, more and more foreigners have been looking into buying a home in Portugal. Housing prices dropped significantly after an economic downturn, but as the economy recovers, property prices are beginning to rise again, especially in certain areas. Still, interest rates remain low and many are drawn to the climate, quality of life, […]
Estrangeiros em Portugal
Foreigners in Portugal
June 25, 2019
Welcome to Portugal! With its interesting history, lovely climate, and amazing blend of cultures, it’s no wonder that more and more foreigners are deciding to settle down here. Get lost in this country of smiles and breathtaking landscapes!
Kena
Parte II: À Caça de Casa
Part II: Hunting for a House
September 8, 2018
Today we revisit Diálogo 29 to discuss some of the vocabulary and expressions surrounding the Portuguese housing market. There’s also an extra listening challenge waiting for you in the second half, so stick around!
À Caça de Casa
House Hunting
August 24, 2018
In this episode, we explore the Portuguese apartment rental market with James, a young adult of Portuguese descent looking for a new place. To find some leads, he recruits the help of his friend, Luís. However, Luís happens to be going through a bit of drama with his ex-girlfriend, so let’s see if he’s able to be of any help…
Certificado de Residência (Como Pedir… Em Algarvio!)
Residence Certificate (How to ask for one...in the dialect of the Algarve)
July 8, 2017
In what might possibly be our most ambitious Diálogo to date, we explore some of the delightful bureaucracy that surrounds obtaining a residency permit in Portugal. With Michael (our special guest estrangeiro) moving to Algarve, we get a chance to explore some of the vocabulary and pronunciation quirks that set this region apart from the rest of Portugal!
A special “obrigado” to our friends who helped us put this episode together:
• Michael Reeve – provided his guidance, ideas and voice talent (from afpop.com, an organization that provides support to foreign residents and visitors throughout Portugal)
• Rui Coimbra Sénior – O pai do Rui!
• Eliana Silva – talented voice actress who not only brought the female characters of Algarve to life, but also helped us make sure the script was as authentic as possible
You’ll definitely find some of this Algarvian dialect challenging, but we’ll go over a lot of this episode’s content in a discussion between Eliana, Rui & Joel, to be released soon!
Note: This episode’s mention of afpop is not a paid endorsement, but just a friendly collaboration!
Update August 1, 2017: As promised, we posted a follow-up episode to explore this dialogue in more detail. Once you’re done listening to this episode, make sure to have a listen to our follow-up discussion!
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