Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 1
A beginner Brazilian Portuguese course covering basic communication, personal information and descriptions through spoken interaction and supported classroom activities.
What Beginner (A1) Portuguese means
At A1 Portuguese, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
Chamo-me Ana. Moro em Londres.
My name is Ana. I live in London.
Order in a café
Queria um café, por favor.
I would like a coffee, please.
Ask for directions
Desculpe, onde fica a estação?
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces how Brazilian Portuguese works while also noting differences from other varieties, particularly European Portuguese. Learners practise greetings, introductions, spelling, asking about word meanings, exchanging basic personal information, discussing family and describing or identifying people. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group activities, role plays and language games supported by presentations, handouts and audio-visual resources. Course content is based on units 0 to 3 of the specified Brazilian Portuguese coursebook, although the units covered may be adjusted to reflect learners’ needs.
What you'll learn
- Introduce yourself and use basic greetings and farewells
- Ask about the meaning of words and spell words aloud
- Give and request basic information about yourself and other people
- Talk about family members
- Describe and identify people
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for complete beginners in Brazilian Portuguese, with no previous knowledge required. It suits learners prepared to take part in spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate classroom learning.
- No previous knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese is required
- The course includes regular pair and group participation
- Homework is highly recommended between classes
Before you go
- Teaching and learning resources are provided through Google Classroom.
- The course is based on units 0 to 3 of Nata 10 - Português do Brasil by Lidel, ISBN 9789897520594.
Class teacher
Isabel Dos Santos
Class teacher
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
1 class
Selected date
Tue 12 Jan 2027
19:35 – 21:05 • 10 weeks
£239
Keeley Street, Covent Garden
