Brazilian level 7
Starting from
€475
Course information
Brazilian level 7 is the right course for you if you can already speak Brazilian Portuguese reasonably well. You are able to use the language flexibly, for example you have little difficulty conducting a conversation, even if the other person is talking fast. You know a lot of Portuguese words, including synonyms, expressions and more difficult words.
In the Brazilian level 7 course you will take your Brazilian Portuguese language skills to a high degree of proficiency. After this course you will, among other things, be able to:
- talk about your plans for the future
- write about something you have done, using the correct time indication (last month, the past year etc.)
- recognise and use typical Brazilian expressions
Course schedule and prices
Intake
The intake procedure for this course consists of: online intake conversation.
After you have enrolled for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.
If you have completed the Brazilian level 6 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.
Course content
During Brazilian level 7 you will further expand your proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. You will talk about your plans for the future and learn how to express your wishes, doubts and feelings. Expressing your feelings in another language may seem easy, but it is often something you can only do when you have a greater command of the language.
You will work on your writing skills by writing texts about people, places and events in detail. The texts you read are all related to Brazilian traditions, music and culture. For example, you will read a number of song lyrics and recipes and you will find out more about carnival in Brazil.
You will improve your listening skills by listening to Brazilian music and to conversations conducted at different speeds, so that by the end of the course you will be able to understand even the fastest speaker.
The grammar you learn during this course includes:
- the use of irregular verbs in the indicative and subjunctive, for example in todos os dias eu passeio com o meu cachorro (every day I walk with my dog) and não quero que você passeie sozinha à noite (I don't want you to walk alone at night)
- conditional sentences, such as eu não faria isso se fosse você (I wouldn't do that if I were you)
- compound prepositions, such as além de (past), ao lado de (next to), and em lugar de (instead of)
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 8.
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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Why
UvA Talen
Awesome! I had an amazing teacher who was so calm, clear, and supportive. It was an enjoyable space to learn a new language, UvA Talen was definitely the right place for me!