Brazilian Portuguese
Beginners Level 1

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Wednesdays 6:10 - 7:25 PM (Irish time) - 28/10/26 to 16/12/26
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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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Natália Fonte Boa

Natália was born and lives in Minas Gerais, Brazil. She holds a degree in Portuguese and English, with a specialization in Applied Linguistics, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Linguistics and Portuguese Language at São Paulo State University.

She has over five years experience teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language to students from diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels, including in-person teaching experience abroad. Her research and teaching are fully focused on PFL, and she is passionate about connecting language and culture in meaningful ways.
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