Luanda - Post Report Question and Answers

How much of the local language do you need for daily living? Are local language classes/tutors available and affordable?

Some Portuguese is very useful, you would struggle with none at all. - May 2021


You need Portuguese to make life easier. - Jun 2019


I speak the language and I find it extremely helpful to do so. Yes there are local classes and tutors. - Mar 2017


Nothing is in English. Because the language is Portuguese, it's fairly easy to read if you have another Romance language. - Apr 2016


The more, the better. - Mar 2015


A lot. If you don't know Portuguese you will have a hard time. - Aug 2014


You need as much Portuguese as possible. Very few people speak any English. It is mpossible to find a domestic with any English. Spanish will get you by, but try to get as much Portuguese training for yourself and your family before you come here. It will make your life much easier. - Jul 2013


You should have Portuguese training, as local companies do not require English. English is not a national language. - Apr 2013


local language is portuguese, advisable to learn just the basic, to give instructions to domestic helper / driver - Aug 2011


You need a basic understanding of Portuguese or Spanish. French will work occasionally in a pinch. English is not very common. - Aug 2011


Very important! Portuguese (or at least Spanish). - Apr 2009


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