Portuguese Beginners
Starting from
€475
Course information
The language course Portuguese Beginners is for those who have no knowledge at all of the Portuguese language. During the course you will quickly develop a basic knowledge of reading, writing, speaking and listening in Portuguese. Basic grammar and vocabulary are also an important part of the course.
Portuguese Beginners is the perfect course for you if you want to learn the basic principles of Portuguese, for example for holiday, work or study.
The course is taught in Portuguese and Dutch or English, depending on the languages of the participants.
Course schedule and prices
Intake
There is no intake required for this course. Are you unsure about your level? Feel free to contact us.
Course content
Things you will learn include how to ask for directions, to ask what time it is, to count, colours, ordering food and buying a ticket for public transport. You will be able to understand responses, provided they are spoken slowly and clearly. This knowledge will enable to you use Portuguese in a hotel, shop, bank or estate agent, for example.
Upon completion of the course you will be able to talk about yourself and your immediate surroundings. You will be able to introduce yourself, tell something about your family and say where you live and work. You will also be able to ask someone to do something for you, for example by writing a short note or letter or an email.
Grammar covered during the course includes use of the present tense and the imperative.
Certificate
You will complete the course with an oral and written exam.
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to Portuguese level 2.
Course material
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.
FAQ
What is included in the price of a group course?
The course price includes:
- an intake
- the group course
- an exam
- (if necessary) a resit. You can take the resit within six months after finishing the course.
- a certificate
The course material is not included in the course price.
What is the difference between an online and in class course? Can I combine an online and in class course?
There is no difference in the course content and course material between the online and in class course, only a difference in format. The online courses take place via Zoom and the in class courses at the Roeterseiland in Amsterdam. By using breakout-rooms teachers will aim to provide the same interaction as during an in class course. In both formats students are expected to actively participate in the course.
The choice for an online or in class course depends on your personal preference for location and teaching style.
It is not possible to combine an online and in class course. If you start a course online, you will follow the entire course online. The same applies to in class courses. This is in order to ensure the peace in our classes and avoid a lot of changes between classes.
How much time should I expect to spend on studying by myself?
Students generally need to spend double the amount of time of the course on studying by themselves. This means that if your course is 40 hours of class, you can expect about 80 hours of homework and self study. In our experience, the more time you invest in homework, the more you benefit from your course.
Which teacher will teach my group course?
In the week before the start of the course you will receive your final course confirmation which mentions your teacher.
At UvA Talen we have a variety of professional teachers with years of experience teaching to adults. Due to our feedback sessions with teacher we can guarantee the quality of our teachers. We have set standards for the qualification of our teacher. Depending on the type of course, we will often choose for a native speaker of your language.
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Why
UvA Talen
Awesome! I had an amazing teacher who was so calm, clear, and supportive. It was an enjoyable space to learn a new language, UvA Talen was definitely the right place for me!