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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.

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)

Drill Your Speaking Skills with Italki

You need a competent tutor, not just anyone.

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Italki is a language-learning platform where you can easily get hold of a language tutor in your target language, in this case, Portuguese.

I highly recommend a language coach whether you are an absolute beginner or a little further down the road, to start practicing and drilling your speaking.

See, it is one thing to know hundreds of words and understand grammar. It is a totally different thing to actually be able to speak in your target language. 

You need to drill your speaking in order to reach that point where you can express yourself with freedom.

Now, make sure that you find an experienced language coach!

Here’s why. A well-seasoned tutor will create a safe space for you to lean into that vulnerable position of speaking slowly and with interruptions while struggling to recall words and putting them together into sentences. And of course, you will be making a lot of mistakes. 

You have first to embrace these vulnerabilities before you can progress and grow out of them. This is so important! And you’ll need a competent tutor, not just anyone, to hold that space for you.  

Why don’t you give it a try? Follow the link below to get $10 Italki credits after you purchase your first one-on-one lesson.

Best of luck! /p

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