This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the B1 level. The language of instruction is Portuguese. I will speak in English only if needed.
My suggestion* for these two weeks is to focus on:
*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.
Not sure if you should enroll in the A2 or B1 course?
Geared toward Absolute Beginners, this course gives you a solid start and foundation to build upon. The language of instruction is almost entirely in English.
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.
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This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the A2 level. The language of instruction is English/Portuguese, typically in a 35/65 ratio.
My suggestion* for these two weeks is to focus on:
*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?
This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the A1 level. The language of instruction is English/Portuguese, typically in a 70/30 ratio.
If you've just started your learning journey, it may be that you will find this course a bit challenging. Nothing wrong with that.
However, if you think you'd have trouble coping with a challenging learning environment, consider enrolling for the Clean Slate A0 instead (if available).
This is an all-round course, meaning that we’ll work on all aspects of language learning (at the A1 level):
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?
Portuguese tongue twisters are a great way to work on your tongue’s muscle memory and improve your pronunciation skills. Put another way, tongue twisters help you overcome those thorny sounds and sound transitions that you might be struggling with.
By the way, tongue twisters in Portuguese are called trava-línguas in case you wonder. Here’re the sounds you’ll be working on. Let’s get started.
| 1 – 3 | /R/, /r/ (guttural and tap r-sounds) |
| 4 – 9 | /p/, /b/, /k/, /g/, /t/, /gr/, /tr/, /pr/ (plosives) |
| 10 – 16 | /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/ (sibilant and hushing sounds) |
| 17 – 19 | /f/, /v/ (labiodental) |
| 20 – 21 | /ɲ/, /ʎ/ (palatal) |
| 22 – 23 (diphthongs) | /ew/, /ej/ (eu, ei) |
| 24 – 25 (nasal diphthongs) | /ãw̃/, /õj̃/, /ãj̃/ (ão, õe, ãe) |
! The symbols enclosed in forwarding slashes are IPA symbols (IPA stands for International Phonetic Alphabet) and each of them represents one specific language sound. Learn more about the IPA symbols (and respective sounds) that apply specifically to Portuguese phonology and spelling patterns: European Portuguese Pronunciation – Complete Guide to Portuguese Phonology and Spelling-Sound Patterns.
Reading tips! Other reads you may find useful to work on your pronunciation:
• Portuguese Connected Speech for Enhanced Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension
•Portuguese Word Stress and Accent Marks
Break Free from the Tyranny of the Present Tense
Stay tuned for upcoming courses, reads, and other novelties.
