B1spoken interaction · B1-SOCIAL-001

Can handle most social situations while travelling in Portugal

Social register management

Vocabulary

Grammar

Polite request structures with modal verbs

Using 'poderia', 'gostaria de', 'pode' for polite requests beyond simple imperative

  • Poderia ajudar-me?
  • Gostaria de saber mais.

Complex connectors: além disso, no entanto

Using connectors beyond e, mas, porque to structure extended speech

  • Além disso, a cultura portuguesa é muito rica.
  • No entanto, às vezes é difícil encontrar ajuda.

Cultural notes

Portuguese people are generally helpful to tourists. Starting with 'Desculpe' (excuse me) or 'Com licença' (pardon me) is essential for polite interaction. Direct eye contact and a smile are appreciated.

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