Expat practicing Portuguese with a colleague in a Lisbon coworking space. Understanding European Portuguese If you’re moving to Portugal, you’ll hear European Portuguese (EP) —not Brazilian Portuguese (BP). They’re mutually intelligible, but EP differs in sound, grammar, and everyday usage. Key differences (EP vs BP) Pronunciation:  EP tends to have “closed” vowels and softer endings; BP is generally more open and syllable-timed. Pronouns & formality:  EP commonly uses tu  (i

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