World Day of Portuguese Language: Sajad Kargar
Sajad Kargar, 21, came to Portugal 1 year and 6 months ago, and studies at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa. "Thank you" was the first word that the Afghan refugee learned to say in Portuguese. Now, his biggest dream is "to be a good person for the society of Portugal", he shares.
On the day that the Portuguese Language is celebrated worldwide, May 5, the student tells some tips on how to learn the language.
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