Introduction to Portuguese

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for people with no or only very little prior knowledge of Portuguese.

Course overview

This course aims to take complete beginners in the language to a level where they are able to understand basic written and spoken communication as well as feel confident to express yourself using familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases.

Our aim will be to get you the point where you will be able to introduce yourself and others, ask and answer questions about personal details such as where you live, people you know and things you do and have.

The course will provide you with the skills needed for basic everyday situations in a Portuguese-speaking environment. It covers all four basic skills – listening, speaking, writing and reading.

The method is essentially communicative with pair and group work, role plays, interactive language games, information sharing and task based activities, social interaction and functional communication practice always encouraging active participation. 

Grammar will be introduced gradually using role-play, games and written tasks, all designed to make the learning of Portuguese practical, active and fun.

The use of authentic texts showing the culture and life-style of Portugal, Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries, plus songs, videos and even food will give a taste of the cultural aspects of the lessons. The course will not only give you a basic knowledge of the language, but insight into the real and fascinating life of the Portuguese-speaking world.

Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded

Attendance Certificate

Successful completion of this course leads to the award of an Imperial College attendance certificate

Terms and conditions apply to all enrolments to this course. Please read them before enrolment