Intermediate B1

This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the B1 level.

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My suggestion* for these two weeks is to focus on:

  • perfeito vs. imperfeito / subjunctive mood intro
  • reading and listening comprehension
  • conversation

*There's always room to adjust the course according to the group's preferences:

After this course, you'll have come closer to the B1 level and have the tools and strategies to get there and beyond.

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Clean Slate A0

Geared toward Absolute Beginners, this course gives you a solid start and foundation to build upon.

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This is an introductory course to the Portuguese language as spoken in Portugal. Throughout the course, we will focus on the Portuguese sound system and basic Portuguese grammar.

You will also learn how to introduce yourself and day-to-day, useful phrases. Finally, we will discuss learning resources and strategies to support your learning journey.

After the course, you will have a basic understanding of European Portuguese pronunciation and grammar. You will also be capable of engaging in simple, short oral interactions. Last but not least, you will be aware of a variety of learning resources and strategies to help you succeed at learning the language.

Portuguese short story for beginners - de maos dadas - Portuguesepedia
Easy Reads for Portuguese Lanugage Learners - Entre a Felicidade e a Tristeza - by Portuguesepedia

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Beginners A2

This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the A2 level.

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My suggestion* for these two weeks is to focus on:

  • prepositions
  • past tense: perfeito vs. imperfeito
  • listening comprehension and conversation

*There's always room to adjust the course according to the group's preferences:

After this course, you'll have come closer to the A2 level and have the tools and strategies to get there and beyond.

Not sure if you should enroll in the A2 or B1 course?

Take this placement test

Beginners A1

This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the A1 level.

If you have just started your learning journey, you may find this course too challenging. Consider enrolling for the Clean Slate A0 instead (if available).

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This is an all-round course, meaning that we’ll work on all aspects of language learning (at the A1 level):

  • pronunciation
  • listening comprehension
  • reading comprehension
  • conversation
  • grammar

After this course, you'll have come closer to the A1 level and have the tools and strategies to get there and beyond.

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

Take this placement 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.

I look forward to soon talking to you about this and much more. Até breve, p

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

INTENSIVE COURSES FALL '23 (Algarve) » Applications are open!

Speak Portuguese with confidence by really learning its sounds.

Portuguese Sounds is an in-depth course in European Portuguese pronunciation for anyone who wants to improve pronunciation and overcome insecurity when speaking.

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Starting off on the right foot

If there is any language skill often neglected by language learners, it’s pronunciation. Yet, pronunciation matters a great deal!

Actually, it is decisive to whether or not you get past the fluency threshold and to how quickly you achieve that milestone.

See, the clearer you speak, the more confident you become when talking Portuguese. Granted, better pronunciation leads to a virtuous cycle and puts you on a fast track toward fluency.

Portuguese Sounds is designed to help you learn the basic sound units and master the Portuguese sound system.

After taking the course, you’ll have built a solid phonological foundation which is essential to speak Portuguese confidence and clarity.

No stone is left unturned

  • Basic phonetic features
  • Vowel sounds
  • Consonant sounds
  • Word stress
  • Connected speech

List of Contents

1. Basics

  • Main phonetic features
  • Portuguese alphabet
  • International phonetic alphabet
  • Speech articulators and basic sound properties

2. Vowel sounds

  • Oral vs. nasal vowels
  • Vowel a → /a/•//ɐ/
  • Vowel e → /ɛ/•/e/•/i/•/ɨ/
  • Vowel o → /ɔ/•/o/•/u/
  • Oral diphthongs
  • Vowel i → /i/•/j/
  • Vowel u → /u/•/w/
  • Nasal vowels → /ɐ̃/•/ẽ/•/ĩ/•/õ/•/ũ/
  • Nasal Diphthongs → /ɐ̃j/•/ɐ̃w/•/õj/
  • Wrapping up

3. Consonant sounds

  • Consonant pairs vs. single consonants
  • /b/⛓/p/
  • /d/⛓/t//
  • v/⛓/f/
  • /z/⛓/s/
  • /ʒ/⛓/ʃ/
  • /g/⛓/k/
  • /n/•/m/•/ɲ/ (Nasals)
  • /l/•/ɫ/•/ʎ (Laterals)
  • /r/•/R/ (Rhotics)
  • Silent H & Tricky X
  • Wrapping up

4. Word stress and accent marks

  • Accent marks
  • Word stress 1
  • Word stress 2

5. Connected speech

  • Why does it matter?
  • Neighboring values
  • “S” in between vowels
  • Nasal sounds followed by vowels
  • Common drops
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This course was a game-changer for me. I trust my pronunciation better these days and feel more confident when I speak Portuguese. Pedro has it right. Pronunciation is a physical thing and one needs to drill those sound bites to develop enough muscle memory. Only then will you start hitting the right notes with less effort. It’s well worth it. Buy it.

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Before I bought this course I couldn’t really hear the sounds of this language, let alone reproduce them. I clearly see that in hindsight. Like with a radio device, you’ve got to fine-tune it into the right frequencies to get a cleaner signal. Thanks to Sounds of Portuguese, I am now more in tune with Portuguese pronunciation and feel much more comfortable speaking it.

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