Prepare
Imagine meeting someone for the first time. Listen for a greeting, then for the question that asks about the other person. The hosts explain the Portuguese in English.
Listen
Coffee Break Portuguese, lesson 1: Meeting people ↗
Free podcast lesson; the full course and extra materials are paid. The series features Rafael from Brazil and Catarina from Portugal.
Listen once for the main idea. Replay the relevant passage. Answer before you open the explanations. An approximate session time is 30–35 minutes.
Check your understanding
1. What kind of question does the lesson teach after a greeting?
Show answer and explanation
It teaches how to ask how someone is. Listen for the question and a possible reply, not just the word for hello.
2. What other social words does the lesson introduce?
Show answer and explanation
The lesson introduces words for goodbye and thank you. These help you recognize the beginning and end of an encounter.
Vocabulary and listening notes
Olá means hello. Obrigado or obrigada expresses thanks; the ending normally agrees with the speaker. Listen for the complete phrase rather than treating the written form as a pronunciation guide.
Next step
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Sources for this entry
- Coffee Break Portuguese, lesson 1: Meeting people Free podcast lesson; the full course and extra materials are paid. The series features Rafael from Brazil and Catarina from Portugal.
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Jibber Jabber. "First greetings on both shores." Comprehensible Input Portuguese, updated 2026-11-09. https://comprehensibleinputportuguese.com/lessons/first-greetings/