Portuguese Language Course

The Portuguese language, which evolved from spoken Latin, developed on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula (now Portugal and the Spanish province of Galicia) including the province the Romans called Lusitania. Portuguese ranks eighth among the most spoken languages in the world (third among the western languages, after English and Castilian) and is the official language of seven countries: Angola (10.3 million inhabitants), Brazil (151 million), Cabo Verde (346,000), Guinea-Bissau (1 million), Mozambique (15.3 million), Portugal (9.9 million), and São Tomé and Príncipe islands (126,000). Between 170 and 210 million people speak Portuguese throughout the world today.

At our Academy, we teach language, culture, art and literature using authentic Portuguese multimedia support material. Portuguese language students get excellent training as confirmed by their success in the international examination of the Portuguese language. We have Certificate Courses, Diploma Courses, Crash Courses and Travelers Courses.
 

Level I - Basic for beginners.

Course Structure: At the beginning level one studies basic fundamental vocabulary, structure of the Portuguese sound system, grammar and simple conversation. Answering questions on comprehension of simple texts, simple descriptions from day to day life. Training in stimulated dialogues and role-playing are also offered with an efficient hand. Students are guided to understand, speak, read and write in Portuguese. Tapes are used to aid pronunciation. The students are also made aware of the culture of the concerned country.

On Course completion the student will be able to:

Comprehend the spoken language from vocabulary used in text.
Read and understand the language from material of this level.
Recognize correct sound patterns.
Write exercises on correcting grammatical items studied.
Know the cultural elements of Portuguese societies.
Be able to carry on a conversation within the framework of the vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two and half months.

Level II - Intermediate

Course Eligibility: Knowledge of Portuguese level -1

Course Structure: Second level of Portuguese continues with the same learning experiences and activities as in Portuguese I. Second level Portuguese gives continued practice in the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Opportunities are given to expand individual interests in reading materials and cultural items. Short stories, plays and essays are brought to light using a varied vocabulary. Portuguese is used extensively in class during discussions and role- playing. (Art, music, TV and movies are just a few of the topics studied during cultural delving exercises)

On course completion one will be confident to:

Use and understand Portuguese in the text.
Write with an expanded vocabulary.
Read with improved ability.
Demonstrate a developing empathy for the Portuguese culture.
Form questions and answers based on familiar material.
Carry on an extended conversation using vocabulary studied.

Duration: Two and half months.

Level III - Advanced

Course Eligibility: Knowledge of Portuguese Intermediate

Course Structure: This level covers Portuguese advanced level grammar and vocabulary and offers continued practice in the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The student will keep up with the current topics discussed within the Portuguese basic and intermediate class, as well as participate in several additional reading and writing assignments of a more complex nature.

On course completion one will be confident to:

Read Portuguese with higher comprehension.
Write with increasing complexity and use an expanded vocabulary.
Converse in an extended conversation using vocabulary studied.
Understand Portuguese used in the text and supplementary materials.
Translate from English to Portuguese and demonstrate grammatical skills.
Acquire a greater understanding of the Portuguese culture.
Formulate questions and answers based on material read in class.
Formulate questions and answers based on unfamiliar material.
Special Projects: Workbook, Project work and library research.

Duration: Two and half months.

After the completion of each level and attending the test, the students get a certificate from World Language Lab.

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