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.