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Ordering Drinks and Talking about the Family

A practical course for beginners. A sample of Lisbon's cafe culture and famous Portuguese custard tarts, plus a visit to a wine estate.

A short, practical course for absolute beginners, covering the most useful travel basics. Portuguese and Brazilians from all walks of life join in the programmes to give a taste of their language and culture. The series has been filmed in Lisbon and the nearby coast, the lush green hills of the Douro valley and, in the east, the historic fortified towns on the border with Spain. The last programme visits Salvador, the original capital of Brazil founded by the Portuguese.

In this episode, tips on how to order drinks and talk about the family. Plus, a sample of Lisbon's cafΓ© culture, the most famous custard tarts in Portugal, and a visit to a wine estate.

15 minutes

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