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Member since 12 May 2009

portugalphilipMember12 May 2009 12:51:58

Ola tudo ,
Just moved from UK.
Moved with wife and animals to this wonderful country.
Looking for work anything considered can speak basic Portuguese have a residency , fiscal documents and have a car and driving license.
I know something of driving , buying cars and houses , Internet work sites , Portuguese language , Electronics , Beaches and wine.
If anyone needs help I will try to advise.

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder12 May 2009 13:04:28

52740

Welcome portugalphilip!

portugalphilip Member

Member since 12 May 2009

portugalphilipMember12 May 2009 13:14:57

Obrigardo.
tudo bem ?

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder12 May 2009 13:34:44

52740

should the answer be "fine, thanks"? I don't speak Portuguese unfortunately

portugalphilip Member

Member since 12 May 2009

portugalphilipMember12 May 2009 13:45:47

Sorry about that.
The answer in Portuguese is the same as the question.
This language is really difficult but fun.
I tried all the books and CD's to learn but most of it useless as there is many types of Portuguese (Brazilian , do montes etc.)
Then there is the accents.
Thanks for the welcome.
Take care.

Julien Founder

Member since 11 March 2005

17 years of happy life abroad

JulienFounder12 May 2009 15:16:10

52740

No problem at all I used speak Spanish with Brazilians, I could understand spoken portuguese but it's quite different from written portuguese.

How long did it take you to learn?

All the best,

Julien

portugalphilip Member

Member since 12 May 2009

portugalphilipMember12 May 2009 15:23:01

Hello Julian ,
Still learning most people do not understand me but I get about 20-50% of what they say.I can read and understand 70%.
The television helps a lot but some of the translations in the films is what they mean rather than a direct translation probably due to the fact that most of the time there is no direct translation (Babel fish translations are garbage Brazilian garbage at best.)
Regards.
Philip.

Leo Foley Member

Member since 04 May 2010

Leo FoleyMember04 May 2010 15:22:57

i am looking for 2 carpenters to do some shop fitting in Porto.

1 of them must speak english.

Can you help me in this

lfoley@dynamicuk.com

portugalphilip Member

Member since 12 May 2009

portugalphilipMember04 May 2010 17:25:43

Hello Leo ,
Just moved to Albufeira (Algarve)
Working on Boats at the moment so know some carpenters.
Only problem is the travel.
I am an electrician so I can not help with wood work.
Good luck but if you want I can ask.
Tchau.

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