Portuguese Level 1 | Evenings
A structured introduction to Portuguese for complete beginners, covering everyday communication, foundational grammar and Portuguese-speaking cultures.
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
The course develops basic Portuguese for everyday situations, including greetings, introductions, discussing origins and nationalities, asking simple questions, following classroom instructions and ordering drinks. It introduces vocabulary for numbers, days, countries, cities, languages, colours and classroom objects, alongside personal pronouns, articles, common verbs, regular present-tense -ar verbs, prepositions, contractions and question forms. Learners are introduced to both European and Brazilian Portuguese, with attention to key differences. Cultural content includes coffee traditions, popular snacks and café practices in Portugal, Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking contexts.
What you'll learn
- Use basic Portuguese greetings, introductions and farewells in different situations
- Exchange simple information about origins, nationalities and languages
- Form basic questions and negative sentences using introductory Portuguese structures
- Use foundational grammar including personal pronouns, articles, common verbs, prepositions and regular present-tense -ar verbs
- Order drinks and accept or decline offers in café and social situations
- Recognise selected differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for complete beginners and learners who have not formally studied Portuguese. The Beginner (A1) level indicates an introductory course focused on establishing foundational language knowledge. It is taught in classes with a maximum of 15 students, with an average class size of around 8.
- No previous knowledge of Portuguese is required
- Introduces both European and Brazilian Portuguese
- Classes have a maximum of 15 students
Before you go
- A required coursebook is Passaporte para Português 1 – Livro do Aluno – A1/A2 + Audio Download by Robert Kuzka and José Pascoal, published by Lidel (ISBN 9789897528927).
- Course materials are shared digitally via SharePoint, with access details sent in the welcome email.
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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Fri 23 Oct 2026
18:30 – 20:30 • 6 weeks
£198
Haycraft House, Holborn
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23 Oct 2026 Fridays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £198.00 | Book now |
12 Nov 2026 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £198.00 | |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £198.00 |
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