Portuguese

Portuguese Beginners - A Taster

This eight week classroom course is the first of a two part course for beginners and will give you a taste of the language you want to learn. You will be introduced to a range of basic phrases that you will be able to use in practical situations; introducing yourself and others; giving your address and nationality; numbers; ordering food and drinks and similar practical holiday/travel situations.

The emphasis will be on having fun and speaking the language through fun activities and games. The eight sessions will encourage you and give you the confidence to “have a go”.

Portuguese Beginners - Moving On (Year 1)

This is a 20-week course for learners who have a few of the very basics, covered in the Beginners – A Taster course or through your own experiences. You will be introduced to a range of basic everyday language that can be used in a variety of settings e.g. holiday, social and work. The main emphasis will be on learning to speak and understand simple phrases. The sessions will cover how to cope in a variety of situations you might find yourself in when visiting a country where they speak your chosen language.

Portuguese Elementary (Year 2)

This is a 28 week course is for those who have already completed a Beginners’ Moving on- year 1 course, or those with a little knowledge of the language and wish to progress further. It will develop your range of everyday language that can be used in a variety of settings e.g. holiday, social and work. You will also be introduced to the present and simple past tenses.