Brazilian Beginners
Course information
Brazilian beginners is the perfect course for you if you want to learn Brazilian Portuguese for holiday, work or study in Brazil. Among other things you will learn how to greet someone, ask for directions, buy a train ticket and order food, skills that can be useful in a hotel, shop or bank.
During the course you will acquire a basic knowledge of reading, writing, speaking and listening in Brazilian Portuguese. Basic grammar and vocabulary are an important part of the course.
The course is taught in Brazilian and Dutch or English, depending on the languages of the participants.
Course schedule and prices
Intake
There is no intake required for this course. Are you unsure about your level? Feel free to contact us.
Course content
Upon completion of the course you will be able to talk about yourself and your immediate surroundings. You will be able to introduce yourself, tell something about your family and say where you live and work. You will also be able to ask someone to do something for you, for example by writing a short note or letter or an email.
Grammar covered during the course includes the present tense of common verbs such as ser (to be), morar (to live), começar (to begin), falar (to talk) and comer (to eat). You will also learn how to use personal pronouns (eu, você, ele/ela, nós, vós, eles/elas).
Certificate
You will complete the course with an oral and written exam.
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to Brazilian level 2.
Course material
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.
FAQ
What is included in the price of a group course?
The course price includes:
- an intake
- the group course
- an exam
- (if necessary) a resit. You can take the resit within six months after finishing the course.
- a certificate
The course material is not included in the course price.
What is the difference between an online and in class course? Can I combine an online and in class course?
There is no difference in the course content and course material between the online and in class course, only a difference in format. The online courses take place via Zoom and the in class courses at the Roeterseiland in Amsterdam. By using breakout-rooms teachers will aim to provide the same interaction as during an in class course. In both formats students are expected to actively participate in the course.
The choice for an online or in class course depends on your personal preference for location and teaching style.
It is not possible to combine an online and in class course. If you start a course online, you will follow the entire course online. The same applies to in class courses. This is in order to ensure the peace in our classes and avoid a lot of changes between classes.
How much time should I expect to spend on studying by myself?
Students generally need to spend double the amount of time of the course on studying by themselves. This means that if your course is 40 hours of class, you can expect about 80 hours of homework and self study. In our experience, the more time you invest in homework, the more you benefit from your course.
Which teacher will teach my group course?
In the week before the start of the course you will receive your final course confirmation which mentions your teacher.
At UvA Talen we have a variety of professional teachers with years of experience teaching to adults. Due to our feedback sessions with teacher we can guarantee the quality of our teachers. We have set standards for the qualification of our teacher. Depending on the type of course, we will often choose for a native speaker of your language.
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UvA Talen
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