Brazilian Portuguese
Beginners Level 1

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Wednesdays 7:35-8:50pm(UTC) - 30/10/24 to 18/12/24
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Beginners Level 1 (A.1.1)

This is our first level and it's for students who have no Portuguese or only a few words or phrases.
All classes are interactive giving everyone a chance to join in and practice! They cover conversation, reading and listening skills. The written practice is covered in a home assignment which will be corrected by the teacher outside of class. 

  • What you will learn

    In this beginners' course, you will:

    • Learn to introduce yourself and others.
    • Talk about your nationality, age, family, place of origin and professions.
    • Use greetings and farewells in different situations.
    • Count and describe places, people and objects.
    • Ask and answer questions about personal details.
    • Share your hobbies, free-time activities and routine.

  • Grammar covered:

    • Key verbs: ser and ter, and regular -AR verbs.
    • The alphabet, spelling and pronunciation of the language and common structures of phrases.
    • Personal and Possessive pronouns and contractions (do, da, dos, das).
    • Common question words: what, who, where, and why.
    • Use of the feminine and negative, and singular and plural words in Portuguese.


By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid foundation to start speaking Portuguese in everyday situations!

Course contents

Your teacher for this course is

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Fabiana Oliveira

Fabiana was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. She has a BA in Languages & Literatures from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, both in Portuguese and Spanish.

Fabiana has worked as a Portuguese teacher in São Paulo and Ireland and has more than ten years experience in teaching teenagers and adults from different nationalities and for various purposes. She enjoys teaching Portuguese and learning about foreign cultures.
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