Who am I?: Relationships
Understanding Relationships
- A strong understanding of relationships is key in tackling this topic. Be comfortable conversing and writing about friendship, love, marriage, divorce, and family dynamics in a holistic and realistic manner.
- Vocabulary is critical. Learn a wide range of terms and expressions to describe relationships and feelings in various contexts.
- Recognise the difference between formal and informal relationships to match with the appropriate level of formality.
Expressing Opinions about Relationships
- Be able to express opinions about these topics clearly and interpersonally.
- Use adjectives to describe personality traits and emotions associated with relationships.
- Discuss various relationship status, justifying your preferences and/or negative and positive aspects using verbs in different tenses.
Culture and Relationships in Portugal
- Understand cultural aspects of relationships in Portugal, factors that may shape relationships, how they are formed and the expectations within these relationships.
- Be aware of Portuguese family structures, from nuclear to extended families and different cultural practices among them.
- Learn about the importance of hierarchy in Portuguese society, the impact on relationships, and the respect for elders.
Comparative Analysis
- Be comfortable making comparative analysis between British and Portuguese relationships, including cultural norms, traditions, and laws.
- Understand how the view of relationships and social interactions can differ across cultures. This might mean understanding gender roles, expectations within family and friendship dynamics among others.
- Show knowledge of some historical or contemporary influences on relationships and/or the perception of relationships in Portugal.
Topics of Debate
- Understand and engage in contemporary topics of debate related to relationships; like same-sex marriages, divorce rates, single parent families and others.
- Develop an ability to articulate personal viewpoints on these topics, providing logical arguments and supporting your views.
- Use key facts and statistics to back your views, showing a well-rounded understanding of Portuguese society.
All these concepts ought to equip you with a comprehensive knowledge of relationships in Portugal and prepare you for a rounded discussion on this topic.