Intermediate B1

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

CEFR Scale

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.

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

Clean Slate A0

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

CEFR Scale

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

Beginners A2

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

CEFR Scale

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?

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).

CEFR Scale

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?

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

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

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

Short Reads for Language Learners of Portuguese

Let Stories Lift Your Portuguese to Another Level

We learn best with compelling reads that we can easily make sense of and relate to – that’s why learning Portuguese through stories is so powerful!

Portuguese Short Story for Beginners Sample - Portuguesepedia
Where are you at? (1 Beginner–10 Fluent)
Easy Reads for Portuguese Lanugage Learners - Entre a Felicidade e a Tristeza - by Portuguesepedia

Short story

Beginner level

Audio included

11.80 $
Easy Reads for Portuguese Lanugage Learners - Cenas do Quotidiano - by Portuguesepedia

Everyday scenes

Beginner level

Audio included

12.10 $
Portuguese short story for beginners - de maos dadas - Portuguesepedia

Short story

Beginner level

Audio included

5.60 $
Portuguese Short Stories for Language Learners – Beginner Level Bundle – Portuguesepedia

Bundle Beginner 18% Off

  • De Mãos Dadas
  • Entre a Felicidade e a Tristeza
  • Cenas do Quotidiano
29.50 $ 24.20 $
Easy Reads for Portuguese Lanugage Learners - Conversa Fiada - by Portuguesepedia

Colloquial chats

Intermediate level

Audio included

12.40 $
Easy Reads for Portuguese Lanugage Learners - Uma Segunda Oportunidade - by Portuguesepedia

Short story

Intermediate level

Audio included

11.50 $
Easy Reads for Portuguese Language Learners - Zen Stories - by Portuguesepedia

Colloquial chats

Intermediate level

Audio included

19.50 $
Easy Reads for Language Learners of Portuguese - Bundle Intermediate - by Portuguesepedia

Bundle Intermediate 18% Off

  • Conversa Fiada
  • Uma Segunda Oportunidade
  • Contos Zen
43.40 $ 35.60 $

Stories Especially Written for Portuguese Language Learners

The Power of Stories in a Nutshell

  • Because they bring you a sense of pleasure and fulfillment, stories will keep you motivated and asking for more. Ultimately, this translates into a vast exposure to your target language.
  • Stories not only improve your reading comprehension but also your idiomatic feel for Portuguese.
  • When audio is available (as is the case with ours), stories help you improve your listening skills as well as pronunciation.
  • Stories help you assimilate the syntactic structures present in Portuguese. Put it another way, you learn grammar organically without having to study it.
  • Stories help you increase your vocabulary. It is a well-established fact that word retention rates are significantly higher when we learn new words in context.