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Portuguese Language for Travel
Face-to-face beginner Portuguese course focused on guided speaking practice for common travel situations.
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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 course develops practical Portuguese for travel through guided conversations, role-plays and realistic situations. Participants practise greetings, hotel interactions, ordering food, asking for directions, using transport, shopping and handling problems such as delays or lost items. The course also covers polite requests, everyday etiquette and communication differences relevant to Portugal, Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking destinations. Learners work with survival phrases, high-frequency vocabulary, pronunciation guidance and strategies for rephrasing or asking for clarification when a word is unfamiliar. European and Brazilian Portuguese may both be included, depending on travel plans.
What you'll learn
- Use Portuguese in common situations such as hotels, cafés, shops and transport.
- Ask for and understand basic directions, times, prices and travel information.
- Apply survival phrases and high-frequency vocabulary to simple conversations.
- Use rephrasing, clarification and hesitation strategies when communication is difficult.
- Pronounce commonly used Portuguese expressions more clearly.
- Recognise practical differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners and near-beginners preparing to use Portuguese while travelling. Some basic Portuguese is helpful, although the course is designed to support learners with limited knowledge. Participation involves guided speaking tasks, conversations and role-plays.
- Suitable for travel to Portugal, Brazil or other Portuguese-speaking destinations.
- Learners should be prepared to take part in spoken practice and role-plays.
- The course can address European Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese or both, depending on travel plans.
Before you go
- Bring a notebook and something to write with.
- Course materials and additional learning resources are shared digitally via SharePoint.
- No fixed coursebook is required; targeted course materials are provided.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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