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Portuguese for Beginners (A1-A2) Certification

A foundation-level Portuguese language program designed to develop essential speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication skills.

  • 2 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹2,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Portuguese

  • Portuguese language overview
  • Alphabet
  • Basic pronunciation
  • Common sounds
  • Accents and stress
  • Basic sentence structure

Module 2: Pronunciation & Everyday Expressions

  • Vowel sounds
  • Consonant sounds
  • Word stress
  • Common expressions
  • Polite phrases
  • Pronunciation practice

Module 3: Greetings & Introductions

  • Common greetings
  • Introducing yourself
  • Asking someone's name
  • Nationalities
  • Occupations
  • Formal and informal introductions

Module 4: Basic Grammar & Sentence Structure

  • Subject pronouns
  • Articles
  • Gender
  • Singular and plural
  • Basic word order
  • Simple sentences

Module 5: Essential Verbs

  • Ser
  • Estar
  • Ter
  • Regular verbs
  • Common irregular verbs
  • Basic verb conjugation

Module 6: Numbers, Dates & Time

  • Numbers
  • Counting
  • Days of the week
  • Months
  • Dates
  • Telling time

Module 7: Family & People

  • Family vocabulary
  • Relationships
  • Describing people
  • Age
  • Occupations
  • Talking about family

Module 8: Daily Routines

  • Everyday activities
  • Common verbs
  • Daily schedules
  • Frequency expressions
  • Present tense
  • Talking about routines

Module 9: Food & Dining

  • Food vocabulary
  • Drinks
  • Ordering food
  • Restaurant expressions
  • Likes and dislikes
  • Asking for the bill

Module 10: Shopping & Money

  • Shopping vocabulary
  • Prices
  • Quantities
  • Clothing
  • Asking how much
  • Making purchases

Module 11: Places & Directions

  • Places in town
  • Location expressions
  • Asking for directions
  • Giving simple directions
  • Position words
  • Finding destinations

Module 12: Travel & Transportation

  • Transportation vocabulary
  • Airport expressions
  • Tickets
  • Hotels
  • Travel questions
  • Common travel situations

Module 13: Describing Things & Experiences

  • Basic adjectives
  • Colours
  • Size
  • Appearance
  • Weather
  • Feelings

Module 14: Requests, Ability & Preferences

  • Making requests
  • Asking permission
  • Expressing ability
  • Likes and dislikes
  • Preferences
  • Making suggestions

Module 15: Basic Workplace & Social Portuguese

  • Workplace greetings
  • Job-related vocabulary
  • Simple office conversations
  • Basic phone expressions
  • Social invitations
  • Professional etiquette

Module 16: A1–A2 Integrated Communication Practice

  • Self-introduction
  • Everyday conversations
  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading simple texts
  • Writing short messages
  • Real-life communication scenarios
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

Course Overview

The Portuguese for Beginners (A1–A2) program introduces learners to Portuguese from the fundamentals. Participants develop essential vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, sentence formation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills for everyday situations including introductions, family, shopping, food, travel, directions, social interactions, and basic workplace communication.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand basic Portuguese pronunciation, vocabulary, and sentence structures.

02

Introduce yourself and communicate about family, work, routines, and everyday activities.

03

Use essential verbs and basic grammatical structures accurately.

04

Understand and use numbers, dates, time, prices, and quantities.

05

Communicate in common situations involving food, shopping, travel, and directions.

06

Understand simple spoken Portuguese and participate in basic conversations.

07

Read and write simple Portuguese messages, sentences, and everyday texts.

08

Develop integrated A1–A2 speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for working professionals, students, travellers, and complete beginners who want to start learning Portuguese.
Do I need any previous Portuguese knowledge?
No. The program starts with fundamental pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structures, making it suitable for complete beginners.
Will I learn conversational Portuguese?
Yes. The program develops practical communication skills for introductions, everyday activities, shopping, restaurants, travel, directions, social situations, and basic workplace interactions.
Does the course cover workplace Portuguese?
Yes. Learners are introduced to basic workplace greetings, job-related vocabulary, simple office conversations, phone expressions, and professional etiquette.
What language skills will I develop?
You will develop foundation-level Portuguese speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and everyday communication skills.
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