Key Information
Duration
2 classes per week | 6 weeks
Attendance mode
In-person classes
Course Overview
Our Portuguese program is designed to take learners from complete beginners to confident, culturally aware speakers—with an emphasis on real-life conversations, engaging role-plays, and cultural immersion at every level.
Whether you’re learning for travel, work, heritage, or pure curiosity, you’ll gain the practical language skills and cultural insight needed to navigate the Portuguese-speaking world.
From day one, you’ll speak, listen, read, and write Portuguese—while exploring the diverse cultures of Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and more. As you move through the levels, you’ll deepen your fluency and broaden your cultural understanding.
How You’ll Learn
Role-Play & Real Scenarios: Practice conversations from cafés to customs checkpoints
- Interactive Listening Labs: Tune your ear with native audio from Brazil and Portugal
- Small Group Conversations: Speak, share, and support each other in class
- Culture-Driven Lessons: Learn gestures, etiquette, and traditions that shape the language
- Writing Workshops: Craft messages, posts, and short stories with real feedback
Course Structure
Beginner (Levels 1–3)
Start speaking right away and build your foundation in a fun, supportive environment.
What you’ll cover:
Introductions, greetings, and polite conversation
Pronunciation and the Portuguese alphabet
Numbers, dates, time, and weather
Talking about family, friends, and daily routines
Ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions
Cultural etiquette: greetings, body language, and everyday customs
Grammar essentials: present tense verbs, gender, articles, questions
Writing: simple sentences, notes, short messages
Intermediate (Levels 4–6)
Build on your foundation and start expressing yourself with more depth and confidence.
What you’ll cover:
Describing past events and future plans
Making appointments, giving advice, and offering help
Talking about work, school, hobbies, and lifestyle
Navigating healthcare, travel, and city life
Understanding Brazilian vs. European Portuguese
Exploring cultural themes like Carnaval, music, festivals, and food
Grammar focus: irregular verbs, prepositions, past and future tenses
Writing: travel blogs, opinion pieces, short emails
Advanced (Levels 7–9)
Gain fluency and connect through meaningful conversation and deeper cultural awareness.
What you’ll cover:
Expressing opinions, debating, and telling complex stories
Engaging with news, media, and pop culture
Understanding idiomatic expressions and regional slang
Discussing literature, cinema, and music
Exploring Lusophone cultures in Africa and South America
Professional communication: job interviews, presentations, formal emails
Advanced grammar: subjunctive mood, conditional, passive voice
Writing: creative pieces, essays, social commentary
