Portuguese Level 6 | Evenings

About this course

The course develops Portuguese for discussing health conditions, symptoms, pain, healthy habits and medical appointments. Learners practise giving advice, instructions and suggestions, while studying relevant vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar, including irregular verbs, the imperative, obligation and necessity structures, and prepositions.

What you'll learn

• Describe health conditions, symptoms, pain and relief in Portuguese.
• Arrange a doctor’s appointment and discuss medical specialties.
• Give advice, instructions and suggestions using appropriate Portuguese structures.
• Use vocabulary relating to the human body, healthcare and healthy habits.
• Apply relevant irregular verbs, imperatives, prepositions and obligation expressions in communication.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for Elementary learners continuing from Portuguese Level 5 or equivalent prior study. It suits learners prepared to take part in spoken communication, group work and role-plays, with the teacher speaking Portuguese throughout.

• Previous study of Portuguese Level 5 or at least 60 class hours is required.
• Participation includes group activities and role-plays.
• The teacher uses Portuguese throughout the course, including for listening and comprehension work.

Before you go

• The required coursebook, Português a Valer 1, must be purchased after the first lesson.
• The course includes access to an online platform with lesson summaries, notes and resources.