Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Knowing-a-person

Learning how to introduce yourself and ask about others is an essential aspect of language learning. In this lesson, we will focus on the Portuguese language and explore the common phrases and expressions used when getting to know someone in a formal and informal setting. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently introduce yourself and ask questions about others in Portuguese.

I. Greetings and Introductions:

A. Formal Greetings

When meeting someone in a formal setting, it is important to use polite language. Here are some phrases that you can use:

• Boa tarde, eu sou Ângelo. Prazer em conhecê-lo. (Good afternoon, I am Ângelo. Nice to meet you.)
• Olá, meu nome é Raphael. Muito prazer. (Hello, my name is Raphael. Nice to meet you.)

B. Informal Greetings

In an informal setting, you can use more casual language. Here are some examples:

• Oi, tudo bem? (Hi, how are you?)
• E aí? (What's up?)

C. Introducing Yourself

When introducing yourself, you can use the following phrases:

• Olá, eu me chamo Ângelo. (Hello, my name is Ângelo.)
• Sou o Raphael. (I am Raphael.)

II. Asking About Someone:

A. Basic Questions

Here are some basic questions that you can use to get to know someone:

• Como você se chama? (What's your name?)
• Quantos anos você tem? (How old are you?)
• O que você faz? (What do you do for a living?)

B. Making Small Talk

Small talk is an excellent way to break the ice when getting to know someone. Here are some phrases that you can use:

• Você gosta de música? (Do you like music?)
• Você tem algum hobby? (Do you have any hobbies?)
• Qual é a sua comida favorita? (What is your favorite food?)

III. Conversation Practice:

A. Role-Playing

Let's practice introducing ourselves and asking about others. Here's an example conversation:

Ângelo: Olá, eu me chamo Ângelo. Como você se chama? Raphael: Olá, meu nome é Raphael. Ângelo: Prazer em conhecê-lo, Raphael. O que você faz? Raphael: Sou professor de português. E você, Ângelo? Ângelo: Sou estudante. Gosto de jogar futebol e ouvir música.

B. Speaking Comprehension

Let's practice answering questions about ourselves and others in Portuguese.

• Como você se chama?
• Quantos anos você tem?
• O que você gosta de fazer no seu tempo livre?

IV. Real-World Application:

A. Out in Public

Here are some phrases that you can use to get to know someone in public:

• Desculpe, como você se chama?
• Oi, tudo bem?

B. Family and Friends

Here are some phrases that you can use to introduce your family members:

• Este é meu irmão, João.
• Te apresento minha mãe, Carla.

By practicing these phrases and conversation examples, you can confidently introduce yourself and ask about others in Portuguese.

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