Gentle Portuguese Level 4 | Afternoons
Face-to-face Portuguese course for learners progressing from Level 3, combining spoken practice, written communication and cultural activities at a gentler pace.
What Elementary (A2) Portuguese means
At A2 Portuguese, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
Normalmente vou de autocarro para o trabalho e chego a casa às seis.
I normally go to work by bus and return home at six.
Make a simple plan
Queres ir ao cinema no sábado à tarde?
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
Ontem jantei com amigos e depois fomos dar um passeio.
Yesterday I had dinner with friends and then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops Portuguese through topics including free time, habits, daily routines, time, dates, holidays and celebrations. Learners practise present-tense verbs, question forms, time expressions and everyday vocabulary, alongside writing a simple informal email. Lessons combine structured language work with communication tasks such as pair interviews, role-plays, speaking games, short presentations and a cultural exploration of coffee and snacks in Portugal and Brazil. The teacher speaks Portuguese throughout, while grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and speaking are practised together.
What you'll learn
- Describe likes, free-time activities, habits and daily routines in Portuguese
- Ask and answer yes/no questions about everyday activities
- Ask for and give the time, and discuss dates, months and holidays
- Write a simple informal email about a week and future plans
- Use everyday structures including the verbs ir and fazer, the preposition a and the expression daqui a
- Discuss coffee culture and popular snacks in Portugal and Brazil
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for adults who have completed Portuguese Level 3 or an equivalent course. It suits learners who want more time to consolidate language and take part in regular speaking activities, pair work and role-play. The teacher speaks Portuguese throughout, with support to aid understanding.
- Previous completion of Portuguese Level 3 or equivalent study is required
- Learners take part in frequent spoken interaction with classmates
- The format is designed for those who prefer a gentler pace rather than faster progression
Before you go
- The course uses Passaporte para Português 1 – Livro do Aluno A1/A2. Learners who do not already have the book can purchase it.
Where this course runs
International House London
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5 classes
Selected date
Wed 20 Jan 2027
14:15 – 16:15 • 8 weeks
£176
Haycraft House, Holborn
Portuguese team
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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20 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 14:15 - 16:15 | Short course8 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | Book now |
8 Feb 2027 Mondays | 14:15 - 16:15 | Short course8 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
16 Mar 2027 Tuesdays | 14:15 - 16:15 | Short course8 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
21 Jul 2027 Wednesdays | 14:15 - 16:15 | Short course8 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
27 Sept 2027 Mondays | 14:15 - 16:15 | Short course8 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 |
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