# Falling in love in Portuguese

**Language:** Portuguese  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Master romantic expressions by listening to Sofia and Gonçalo's conversation about falling in love. It may feel challenging at first, but by the end of this course you will be able to fully understand and participate.

**Setting:** Along the Mondego riverbank in Coimbra, Sofia and Gonçalo meet during an evening walk after a romance-themed musical event. They feel an immediate mutual spark and decide to stroll together while sharing their thoughts on love.

## Lessons

### 1. Greeting someone and discussing music

Sofia and Gonçalo greet each other by the river and share their thoughts on the music playing.

### 2. Talking about song topics

Gonçalo notes that the song was about love, and Sofia explains that almost all songs are about love.

### 3. Introducing yourself and exchanging names

Gonçalo asks Sofia for her name, and the two introduce themselves and exchange polite greetings.

### 4. Suggesting a walk and discussing hometowns

Gonçalo invites Sofia for a short walk on a pleasant evening, and asks if she lives in Coimbra.

### 5. Talking about places and distance

Sofia and Gonçalo discuss living far away in Lisbon and Alentejo, agreeing that distance does not matter to the heart.

### 6. Talking about love and singing

Sofia reflects on falling in love many times and singing about it, prompting Gonçalo to ask her for a song.

### 7. Ordering warm drinks and snacks

Sofia declines to sing due to the cold, so Gonçalo offers to buy coffee and pastries before they express their affection.