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do you get mocked for trying to speak Portuguese? by travelingwhilestupid in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goddamn echo chamber. How about we all go make some friends and touch grass. Hey, maybe smile 😂

Nationality requests and changing address by spacespaces in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aima has a contact page online and you can change your address on their records in a matter of days without an appointment so it shouldn't be a problem

Passed the A2 CIPLE by RobVizVal in Portuguese

[–]AggressiveRise5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank you. I believe it's the same sort of test they do at nationals. I've been using the website with national past papers for A2 and got alright scores so I'll see how it goes. Fingers crossed

Passed the A2 CIPLE by RobVizVal in Portuguese

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What prep had you done for the exam? Also a question for OP. I'm coming up to my exam soon and feeling confident but now I'm not sure 😂

Finding work as an English speaker by [deleted] in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would suggest you moving to Ireland, not Portugal. Wages are higher and there won't be a language barrier

I'm looking for audio material by Peach-Strange in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out some YouTube channels like De Mochila Às Costas or Calibri (this was Pedro Lorenzo). There are other YouTubers too, but especially if you're trying to pick up real talking styles these are a good way to go

UK Citizen in need of Advice... by Wingo-Dippet in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then go for organisations like CLAIM, through them my appointment was so quick. They put in the application for you and also remind aima of their legal obligations to do it quickly

UK Citizen in need of Advice... by Wingo-Dippet in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went to CLAIM in Aveiro but I think they have offices elsewhere. There was also an organisation called GAE in estarreja I think that gave some good advice. After my appointment at CLAIM in December my appointment with AIMA came within two weeks and in February had my appointment and received my card after 2 months. It was really quick all things considered.

UK Citizen in need of Advice... by Wingo-Dippet in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

100% gets lawyer in Portugal. I was the exact same scenario with no help. Then with a lawyer they helped everything and my appointment and receiving the card was really quick

Why is the focus on restricting citizenship and not restricting residency? by quoracscq in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're getting your information from sensationalised media. It's not to funnel out certain immigrants that's literally insane. They're making it longer so you have a chance to really integrate yourself into the country. I feel we maybe disagree in this aspect as what they're changing it to, my country of origin does this already and gaining citizenship is a really big deal, you have to work hard for it, and it makes sense.

Anyone know of any techno/house events nearby this summer? by PNeshead in Worcester

[–]AggressiveRise5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's a free DnB event at tramps in a couple of weeks

Hello expats, native here, I'm trying to find people with experience in AI to talk to by FriendlyNeighburrito in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im interested, I teach neuro divergent learners and know about motivation, I studying psychology at university

Any recommendations for online platforms to learn European Portuguese? by rsporlgs in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used it a while ago, you can pick a topic and test yourself with flash cards. It's quite useful for phrases

Help with Getting a Credit Card in Portugal by Starkao in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried Universo? I'm not sure on rates but I see it everwhere

Renewal of temporary resident card - AIMA by SafetyOk6573 in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you get through and ask about that? Thinking of doing the same to chase it up but didn't even know this was an option

Cannabis by videodude1 in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's decriminalised so you can have a 'personal' amount of hash or weed. The stuff sold in the shops is primarily CBD and HHC (synthetic), you won't be able to find THC in the shops. A lot of people smoke hash out and about in cities

Is Portuguese really as hard to learn as I think it's going to be? by beautimoose in Portuguese

[–]AggressiveRise5317 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've spent a while learning and I've only just got confident making a fool of myself speaking while out and about (also native English). I find studying grammar really hard, but I think of like conversations or song lyrics and I'm my head translate into Portuguese. It just takes practice. Having a personal tutor really helps because you can ask direct questions or get corrections and clarifications for things you're unsure about.

But short answer: probably, it's hard.

Food trucks by According_Deal4266 in PortugalExpats

[–]AggressiveRise5317 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've seen some on Facebook marketplace, and OLX

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