Portuguese Level 9 | Evenings
Pre-intermediate Portuguese course developing spoken communication through group work and role-plays, with structured practice in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening.
What Pre-intermediate (A2+) Portuguese means
At A2+ Portuguese, learners can connect simple sentences, give reasons and manage a wider range of familiar situations.
Explain a preference
Prefiro viajar de comboio porque é mais confortável e posso ler.
I prefer travelling by train because it is more comfortable and I can read.
Handle a small problem
O quarto está muito frio. Poderia verificar o aquecimento?
The room is very cold. Could you check the heating?
Describe an experience
No ano passado visitei Lisboa e gostei muito da arquitetura.
Last year I visited Lisbon and really liked the architecture.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops communication around narrating past actions, discussing experiences, giving gifts and lending items. Language work covers the Pretérito Perfeito Simples, indirect object pronouns, adverbs, descriptive adjectives, body and free-time vocabulary, and several common Portuguese expressions and distinctions. Lessons use group activities and role-plays alongside systematic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation practice. The teacher conducts the class in Portuguese, giving learners sustained exposure to the language and opportunities to refine comprehension and listening.
What you'll learn
- Narrate past actions and discuss past experiences in Portuguese.
- Apply the Pretérito Perfeito Simples when talking about the past.
- Describe gifts and related actions using suitable adjectives and adverbs.
- Use indirect object pronouns and expressions including “Costumar/Andar a” + infinitive and “Andar” + adjective.
- Distinguish between “pouco” and “um pouco” in appropriate contexts.
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for pre-intermediate learners who have already studied Portuguese. The A2+ label indicates a stage beyond basic foundations, while the stated entry requirement is previous completion of Portuguese Level 8 or at least 96 class hours. Participation includes spoken communication, group work and role-plays.
- Previous Portuguese study is required.
- Learners practise speaking through group activities and role-plays.
- The teacher uses Portuguese throughout the class.
Before you go
- The Passaporte para Portugues coursebook is required and should be purchased after the first lesson.
- Online access is provided for lesson summaries, notes and other resources.
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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Mon 9 Nov 2026
18:30 – 20:30 • 6 weeks
£212
Haycraft House, Holborn
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9 Nov 2026 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
24 Feb 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
12 Apr 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
27 May 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
6 Jul 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
18 Aug 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
27 Sept 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
11 Nov 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | PortugueseTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 |
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