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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
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
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.