Portuguese language course 

This interactive course is perfect for beginners eager to explore the Portuguese language. Learners will develop foundational skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through fun and practical lessons. From greetings and everyday vocabulary to simple grammar and conversation, this course makes learning Portuguese easy and enjoyable—whether for travel, culture, or communication.
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What you'll learn

  • Recognize and pronounce the Portuguese alphabet and sounds
  • Use everyday greetings and basic conversational phrases
  • Learn essential vocabulary (family, food, numbers, colors, etc.)
  • Form simple sentences and ask common questions
  • Understand basic Portuguese grammar and verb conjugations
  • Improve listening and speaking skills through fun activities
  • Read and understand short texts and dialogues in Portuguese

Course Content

Beginner Level (A1-A2)

  • Alphabet & Sounds:
  • Unique letters (ç, ã, õ) and nasal vowels (ão, ãe)
  • Pronunciation differences (BP: open vowels; EP: closed vowels)
  • Greetings & Essentials:
  • Olá (Hello), Obrigado/a (Thank you), Como está? (How are you?)
  • Introducing yourself (Chamo-me…, Sou de…)
  • Core Vocabulary:
  • Numbers (1-100), days, months, family, food, nationalities
  • Grammar Basics:
  • Gender/number agreement (o/a, os/as)
  • Present tense (-ar, -er, -ir verbs: falar, comer, partir)
  • Key irregular verbs (ser, estar, ter, ir)
  • Simple questions (Onde?, Quando?, Por quê?)
  • Basic dialogues (café orders, asking for directions)
  • Role-playing daily scenarios (shopping, travel)
  • Short texts (menus, ads, WhatsApp messages)
  • Writing simple sentences (e.g., describing your routine)

Intermediate Level (B1-B2)

  • Past Tenses:
  • Pretérito perfeito (BP: falei; EP: falei) vs. imperfeito (falava)
  • Pretérito mais-que-perfeito (tinha falado)
  • Future & Conditional:
  • Futuro do presente (falarei) vs. ir + infinitive (vou falar)
  • Conditional (falaría)
  • Subjunctive Mood:
  • Present subjunctive (que eu fale)
  • Pronouns:
  • Direct/indirect objects (me, te, lhe)
  • Placement (BP: Me diz vs. EP: Diz-me)
  • Expressing opinions (Acho que…)
  • Discussing culture, travel, and news
  • News articles, short stories (BP: Paulo
  • Coelho; EP: José Saramago)
  • Emails and essays (~300 words)
  • Music (BP: Bossa Nova; EP: Fado), podcasts (BP: “Café Brasil”)

Advanced Level (C1-C2)

  • Advanced Subjunctive:
  • Futuro do subjuntivo (quando eu falar)
  • Passive Voice:
  • Foi escrito (BP) vs. Foi escrito (EP)
  • Regional Variations:
  • Vocabulary differences (BP: ônibus vs. EP: autocarro)
  • Slang (BP: legal; EP: fixe)
  • Literature (BP: Machado de Assis; EP: Fernando Pessoa)
  • Films (BP: “Cidade de Deus”; EP: “O Pátio das Cantigas”)
  • Debates on politics, history (e.g., colonial legacy)
  • Business terms (reunião, contrato, negociação)
  • Academic writing (reports, research papers)
  • Exam Prep (CELPE-Bras for BP; CAPLE for EP)
  • Cultural Immersion:
  • Festivals (BP: Carnaval; EP: Festa de São João)
  • Social etiquette (BP: casual; EP: formal)
  • Tools:
  • Apps (Practice Portuguese, Memrise)
  • Dictation exercises (ditados)

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