Expats practicing European Portuguese with an instructor at a Lisbon café as a yellow tram passes. The Language of Integration – Build trust, find work, and connect with locals Portugal runs a nationwide PLA (Português Língua de Acolhimento)  program expressly to help migrants integrate—learn everyday Portuguese, understand rights, and improve employability. In plain terms: speaking Portuguese helps you get hired faster, solve daily tasks independently, and actually feel at h