Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 2

About this course

The course develops Brazilian Portuguese through spoken interaction, pair and group work, role plays, games and a range of presentation, handout and audio-visual resources. Learners practise speaking, listening, reading and writing while exploring grammar, formal and colloquial language, and idiomatic expressions. The syllabus varies by course version. Topics may include daily routines, ordering food and drink, making plans and shopping, or describing a home, asking for directions, booking accommodation and buying tickets.

What you'll learn

• Describe everyday routines, homes or other familiar situations in Brazilian Portuguese
• Use language for practical situations such as ordering food, shopping or buying a ticket
• Ask for and give information, including directions and travel details
• Make plans and organise activities or outings
• Develop Brazilian Portuguese speaking, listening, reading and writing skills

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners who have completed Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 1 or already have basic knowledge of the language. Participation centres on spoken interaction, including pair work, group work and role plays, with homework highly recommended for consolidation.

• Designed for learners progressing from an introductory level
• Includes regular pair and group activities
• Role plays and games form part of the learning format
• Homework is recommended between classes

Before you go

• The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
• Materials vary by course version: some versions use the tutor's own materials, while others are based on units 4 to 7 of Nata 10 - Português do Brasil.