Loved reading your story Gen! Thank you for sharing! I am curious to learn whether you have encountered any language challenges - do you speak Portuguese?
Hi Becky, thanks for the kind words! I speak some Portuguese but it's not amazing. Unfortunately I don't use it in my work, which would be really helpful. The Portuguese speak English really well and they're super friendly, so I rarely have any big challenges. We use online translators a lot. I can apply for Portuguese citizenship this year, which requires me to pass a language test, so I'll be getting better soon!
Thank you! I've been to Portugal before (many years ago now), and recall that English was pretty common. But it is different when you are a visitor and when you live somewhere... Appreciate your reply!! Thank you!
Loved reading your story Gen! Thank you for sharing! I am curious to learn whether you have encountered any language challenges - do you speak Portuguese?
Hi Becky, thanks for the kind words! I speak some Portuguese but it's not amazing. Unfortunately I don't use it in my work, which would be really helpful. The Portuguese speak English really well and they're super friendly, so I rarely have any big challenges. We use online translators a lot. I can apply for Portuguese citizenship this year, which requires me to pass a language test, so I'll be getting better soon!
Thank you! I've been to Portugal before (many years ago now), and recall that English was pretty common. But it is different when you are a visitor and when you live somewhere... Appreciate your reply!! Thank you!
Very different! No probs :)
Such wise advice from Humera — applies to finding a place to live and phases of life xx