Portuguese Culture — Customs, History & Traditions
Language and culture are inseparable. These lessons help you discuss traditions, understand customs, and engage with the rich cultural heritage of Portuguese-speaking countries.
40 lessons · 1523 flashcards

Common greetings
Basic greetings

Greeting your neighbor
Basic greetings

Taking the train
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon

Taking the bus
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon

Taking the subway
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon

Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal

Expressions
Basic expressions

Greeting someone and apologizing for being late
Basic expressions

Dates
Basic dates

Discussing birthdays
Basic dates

Popular Portuguese food
Popular foods

Basic Phrases
Basic phrases for learners

Portugal destinations
Popular Destination Names

Directions
Basic directions

Asking for directions
Basic directions

Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal (Advanced)

Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal (Advanced)

Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by Portugal (Advanced)

Common Phrases
Moving to Portugal

Taking the tram
Traveling between Porto and Lisbon Part 2

Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking (Advanced)

Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking (Advanced)

Following Up After the Event
Career event networking (Advanced)

Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again

Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again

Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again

Common slang
Casual street slang
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Trial scene
O Auto da Compadecida (movie) (Advanced)
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Jesus scene
O Auto da Compadecida (movie) (Advanced)

Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)

Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)

Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)

Complimenting strangers
Giving compliments

Short funny lines
Cheesy pick up lines

Outro
O Sol by Vitor Kley Part 2 (Advanced)

Verse
O Sol by Vitor Kley (Advanced)

Bridge
O Sol by Vitor Kley (Advanced)

Chorus
O Sol by Vitor Kley (Advanced)
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