At a glance

•  Classroom - South Kensington
•  Thursdays 18:00 - 20:00
•  Starts 20 October 2025
•  20 weeks | Oct to March

•  Tutor: Prof. Gary Cook

•  Internal £
•  Reduced £ (eligibility)
•  Full fee £

Enrolment opens 1 August 2025. Join our mailing list for updates.

Course overview

This intermediate course builds on the foundations of Portuguese 1, developing greater fluency and confidence in the language.

You will expand your vocabulary, improve grammatical accuracy, and practice more complex conversations in both European and Brazilian Portuguese contexts.

The course continues to combine language learning with cultural insights, exploring traditions and customs of Portuguese-speaking countries through authentic materials.


Who is this course for?

This course is for learners who have completed Portuguese 1 or have equivalent knowledge. You should be comfortable with basic greetings, introductions and simple present tense.

The course will adapt to participants' needs, with a balance of structured learning and conversational practice.


Reading material or special equipment needed (if any)

There is no compulsory reading for this course.

The tutor may recommend optional materials to support your learning.


Any questions?

If you have any questions about the content of this course please contact the Programme Manager, Dr Michael Paraskos, at m.paraskos@imperial.ac.uk 

If you have any questions about enrolment please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi, at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk


Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.


Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).

Contact us

Imperial after:hours
Centre for Languages, Culture and Communication
ASL Level 3 (access via Sherfield Building West)
Imperial College London
London SW7 2AZ
afterhours@imperial.ac.uk
Tel. +44 20 7594 8756