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Brazilian Portuguese beginners: taster
A classroom taster in Brazilian Portuguese for complete beginners, covering basic introductions, greetings, ordering food and drinks, and cultural context.
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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
This introductory session provides an overview of Brazilian Portuguese through everyday language and cultural topics. Participants will practise greetings, exchanging names and personal information, and ordering food and drinks. Teaching includes repetition of words and sentences, individual and paired activities, group work, role-play and mingling exercises. The session is designed to give learners an initial insight into the language and Brazilian culture.
What you'll learn
- Greet people in Brazilian Portuguese
- Introduce themselves and ask for someone else's name
- Order food and drinks
- Identify some features of Brazilian Portuguese and its cultural context
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for complete beginners and does not require previous knowledge of Portuguese. Participation includes individual, pair and group activities, as well as role-play and mingling exercises.
- No previous Portuguese knowledge is needed
- Includes paired and group participation
- Uses role-play and mingling activities
Before you go
- The course is based on the tutor's own resources.