Portuguese for Portuñol speakers: module 1

About this course

The course develops Portuguese accuracy for Spanish speakers who have some Portuguese knowledge or commonly transfer Spanish into Portuguese. Topics include introductions, personal information, family, professions, routines, preferences, descriptions, time, places, agreement and disagreement, and making plans. Teaching focuses on spoken communication through pair and group work, role plays and games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Content may be adapted to the needs of the group.

What you'll learn

• Introduce yourself and other people while giving personal information
• Describe your family, home, town and daily routine
• Tell the time and discuss preferences
• Make plans and communicate agreement or disagreement
• Improve Portuguese pronunciation, comprehension, fluency and grammatical accuracy

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for native or fluent Spanish speakers who have some knowledge of Portuguese, particularly those who tend to mix the two languages. Participation centres on spoken interaction, including pair work, group work and role plays. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate class learning.

• Designed specifically for Spanish speakers learning Portuguese
• Suitable for learners who already have some Portuguese knowledge
• Includes regular pair and group interaction

Before you go

• The course uses Google Classroom for teaching and learning resources.
• Homework is highly recommended.
• The course is based on Units 1 to 4 of Entre Nós 1 - Pack (Livro do Aluno + Caderno de Exercícios), published by Lidel, ISBN 9789897523878.
• Learners should not buy the book before the first class, as a different book may be used if they transfer to another course. The number of units covered is indicative and activities may vary.