Portuguese Level 1

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Portuguese Level 1

Course Description

Level 1 Classes: this course is suitable for people with no prior knowledge of the language, who would like to use it for holiday, work-related purposes and/or to communicate with relatives. By the end of the course, you will be able to formulate simple sentences in the present in a conversational setting and understand some topics in written and spoken language at a basic level. The course material is adjusted to the interests and speed of the learners. 

Term duration: 10 x weekly 2-hour classes, Tuesday evenings, 6:15pm to 8:15pm

 

Key Language and Grammar

Alphabet and difficult sounds: getting to know the basics of Portuguese pronunciation

e.g. O Rui Rodrigues gosta de champanhe e limões.

Meeting and greeting people: greet people, ask and give personal information (name, nationality, occupation, languages spoken, residence), and details of family and friends.

e.g. O meu nome é  John, sou casado e tenho três filhos. Using numbers: quantities, prices, age, telephone numbers. e.g. Eu tenho noventa e cinco anos.

Days of the week, months, time and other useful expressions.

e.g. São dez para as duas da tarde.

 Eating out: order food and drink, ask for and pay the bill.

e.g. Eu queria um bitoque, por favor. Quanto custa?

Basic information: ask and give basic information about yourself in the present.

e.g. Estou na praia com a minha irmã e está calor.

Future: talk about future plans

e.g. Eu vou estudar português em Lisboa

 

See uealanguageprogramme.org for more information