Gentle Portuguese Level 5 | Afternoons

About this course

The course develops Portuguese through daily routines, lifestyles, eating habits and dining out. Learners practise reflexive verbs, frequency expressions, food vocabulary, comparative structures, quantifiers and verbs including poder, saber, querer and dormir. Activities include menu reading, restaurant role-play, speaking surveys, short presentations and guided comparisons of food cultures across Portuguese-speaking countries.

What you'll learn

• Describe daily routines using reflexive verbs
• Discuss eating habits and lifestyles using relevant vocabulary and frequency expressions
• Understand a Portuguese restaurant menu and order a meal
• Express permission and possibility using poder, saber and querer
• Use quantifiers and prepositions of time and movement in spoken Portuguese
• Compare food traditions from Portugal, Brazil and other countries

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for adults who have completed Portuguese Level 4 or an equivalent course. The Elementary level indicates a developing foundation rather than a first introduction. Learners take part in spoken activities, role-plays and presentations, while the teacher conducts lessons in Portuguese throughout. Its longer sessions and measured pace allow more time for consolidation than the faster evening format.

• Previous Portuguese study at Level 4 or an equivalent level is required
• Learners are expected to participate in regular spoken communication and role-play
• The course may suit learners seeking more consolidation time than a faster-paced class
• The course is aimed at adults aged 18 and over

Before you go

• The course uses Passaporte para Português 1 – Livro do Aluno A1/A2. Learners who completed a previous level may already have the book; otherwise, it is available to purchase.