Portuguese Level 12 | Evenings

About this course

This course develops communication in Portuguese through situations such as explaining delays, apologising, recounting events and discussing weather reports. Learners work on the present, past perfect simple and imperfect tenses, verbal prepositions and noun gender, alongside vocabulary, pronunciation and cultural topics. Lessons use group activities and role-plays, with the teacher speaking Portuguese throughout to provide listening and comprehension practice. Access to lesson summaries, notes and other resources is also included through an online platform.

What you'll learn

• Explain a delay by telephone or in writing
• Apologise and respond to apologies in Portuguese
• Place a story or incident in time when recounting it
• Use the present, past perfect simple and imperfect tenses
• Apply Portuguese verbal prepositions and noun gender
• Discuss aspects of Portuguese culture and understand weather reports

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for pre-intermediate learners who have already been studying Portuguese. Its A2+ label indicates a stage beyond the earliest fundamentals, while the course specifically requires prior study at Portuguese Level 11 or at least 132 class hours. Participation includes group work, role-plays and instruction conducted in Portuguese.

• Previous Portuguese study is required.
• The stated entry point is Portuguese Level 11 or at least 132 class hours.
• Lessons involve frequent group work and role-plays.
• The teacher speaks Portuguese throughout the course.

Before you go

• The coursebook Passaporte para Portugues is required and should be purchased after the first lesson.
• Learners receive access to an online platform containing lesson summaries, notes and resources.