Portuguese Level 6 | Sundays

About this course

Lessons are conducted primarily in Portuguese and use interactive formats including group work and role-plays. The course develops listening, speaking, reading and writing through everyday communication, with particular attention to health, wellbeing and medical situations. Participants practise describing symptoms, discussing healthy habits, making medical appointments, giving advice and expressing obligation or necessity. Grammar work includes irregular present-tense verbs, the imperative, relevant prepositions and structures for describing physical and emotional states.

What you'll learn

• Describe symptoms, health conditions, pain and discomfort in Portuguese
• Make medical appointments and communicate in healthcare situations
• Give and follow advice, instructions and suggestions using formal and informal language
• Use the imperative and key irregular verbs in the present tense
• Express obligation and necessity with ter de, precisar de and dever + infinitive
• Apply Portuguese structures and prepositions used when discussing health and wellbeing

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners who are already studying Portuguese, with previous Level 5 study or approximately 60 class hours recommended. It suits learners prepared to participate in spoken, interactive lessons and continue learning through self-study. A placement test may help those unsure of their level.

• Previous study at Level 5 or a similar course is recommended
• Lessons involve spoken communication, group work and role-plays
• Progression is based on class participation and self-study rather than formal tests

Before you go

• A required coursebook is Português a Valer 1: Livro do Aluno with online audio and video, published by Lidel, ISBN 9789897527388.
• Lesson summaries, notes, resources, Portuguese study tips and additional study resources are included.
• The course covers Unit 6 of the coursebook.