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Field Drills
Portuguese (Portugal)
Portugal
Eight everyday scenes — read, listen, then play them out.
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Scenario packs
Talk to a Local
Pronunciation Duels
Culture Quiz
Menu & Sign Decoder
Street Missions
Scenario packs
Portugal culture quiz
Street missions
Phrasebook
Airport arrival · A1
Landing in Lisbon
Passport control, then finding the metro into town. Short answers are fine — officers just need the facts.
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Renting a flat · A2
Viewing a flat
Rent, deposit, bills and the contract — the four questions to ask at every viewing.
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Opening a bank account · A2
Opening a bank account
Most banks ask for your NIF, passport and proof of address. Ask about fees before you sign.
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Registering your residence · A2
NIF at Finanças, then AIMA
Your NIF (tax number) comes from Finanças; residence permits are handled by AIMA. Always check the official websites for current documents.
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At the doctor · A2
Health centre visit
Register at your local centro de saúde to get a número de utente (SNS user number). Describe symptoms simply.
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At the pharmacy · A1
At the farmácia
Pharmacists in Portugal give a lot of advice. Say what hurts and for how long.
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Ordering food · A1
Café & tasca
Order at the counter or the table. In Portugal “um café” means an espresso.
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Small talk with neighbours · A1
Meeting the neighbours
A greeting on the stairs goes a long way. Use “o senhor / a senhora” with older neighbours.
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