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Where are you at? (1 Beginner–10 Fluent)

Beginners A2

This intensive course is for those who have already a basic foundation in Portuguese and now strive toward the level A2 (the second level on the CEFR scale):

CEFR Scale

Like the A1 level, the A2 level implies that you can understand and use basic expressions pertaining to your everyday life and immediate environment. However, you can now take it a little further. For instance, you are able to describe your daily routines, work, family and personal interests in some detail. You are also able to talk in simple terms about topics such as shopping or traveling.

This is an all-round course, meaning that you’ll be working on all dimensions of language learning (in reference to the A2 level):

  • pronunciation
  • listening comprehension
  • reading comprehension
  • oral interaction
  • grammar

Not sure if you should enroll in the A1 or A2 course?

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Beginners A1

This intensive course is for you who didn’t reach yet level A1 (the first level on the CEFR scale):

CEFR Scale

Shortly, the A1 level entails that you can understand and use simple expressions within those basic realms of everyday life. For instance, you should be able to introduce yourself and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live or what you do for a living, among others.

This is an all-round course, meaning that you’ll be working on all dimensions of language learning (in reference to the A1 level):

  • pronunciation
  • listening comprehension
  • reading comprehension
  • oral interaction
  • grammar

Not sure if you should enroll in the A1 or A2 course?

Take this assessment test

There are plenty of interesting options for our accommodation. It will most likely be a countryside house near Tavira.

I haven't booked it yet because I want to get a better idea of the group's composition (how many couples/singles) and your preferences before I do so. That will for instance help me understand how big a house we might need.

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Where are you at? (1 Beginner–10 Fluent)

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The Portuguese Verb Ficar – Conjugation and Usage

The Portuguese Verb Ficar – Conjugation and Usage

Ficar is a high-frequency, versatile verb. Learning to use it to its full potential will surely add to your language fluency.  Depending on the context, the Portuguese verb ficar may correspond to stay, get, or become. Additionally, ficar is often…

Verb 'Haver' in Portuguese

The Portuguese Verb Haver

If you’ve been learning Portuguese for a while, you’ve probably noticed that little word “há” – it literally pops up everywhere, doesn’t it? As a matter of fact, há is a verb form of the frequently used verb haver. The…

Portuguese Modal Verbs

Portuguese Modal Verbs

Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that allow us to express things like necessity, possibility, certainty, doubt, and ability. We use them all the time. You’d agree that the sentences you must study more and you should study more have distinct…

Portuguese Verb "Dar": An Idiomatic Gem

Portuguese Verb “Dar”: An Idiomatic Gem

If you ask me what are the most frequently used Portuguese verbs, I’d certainly include dar on that list – this verb is an idiomatic gem. Dar means give in English. However, given the great number of set phrases and…