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?
We learn best with compelling reads that we can make sense of and relate to – that’s why learning Portuguese through stories is so powerful!
Beginner level
Beginner level
Beginner level
Intermediate level
Intermediate level
Intermediate level
Learning Portuguese doesn’t need to be a chore. Not only will stories bring fulfillment to your practice but they will also lead to more productive, idiomatically rich language learning.
Now, you may not find it very enticing to jump straight into José Saramago or Fernando Pessoa. Instead, you want to get hold of reads suitable for language learners that match your current level of language proficiency – here at StoryLift, all reads are CEFR-graded.
For instance, as a beginner, stories catering to the A1-A2 levels will suit you well. These will typically be reads divided into small chapters and written in short, plain sentences.
If you find yourself in the low-intermediate tier, you may want to raise the game a notch or two toward the A2-B1 level range, and so on.
Here’s the bottom line. Your reads should be challenging enough to help you grow your language skills, but not overwhelmingly difficult to the point that all your reading joy is stripped away and you give up.
From a language learning perspective, a good read is a balancing act between being ambitious (level-wise) and, nonetheless, pleasurable.
