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Portuguese Intermediate (B1-B2) Certification

A practitioner-level Portuguese language program designed to develop confident communication, intermediate grammar, expanded vocabulary, conversational fluency, reading, writing, and practical language skills.

  • 3 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹5,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Transition to Intermediate Portuguese

  • Review of essential grammar
  • Expanded sentence structures
  • Intermediate vocabulary
  • Communication strategies
  • Natural expressions
  • Fluency development

Module 2: Intermediate Grammar Structures

  • Complex sentences
  • Pronouns
  • Prepositions
  • Conjunctions
  • Articles and contractions
  • Contextual grammar

Module 3: Intermediate Vocabulary Development

  • Everyday vocabulary
  • Professional vocabulary
  • Social expressions
  • Descriptive vocabulary
  • Common collocations
  • Contextual word usage

Module 4: Verb Tenses & Conjugation

  • Present tense review
  • Past tenses
  • Future expressions
  • Conditional forms
  • Irregular verbs
  • Contextual tense selection

Module 5: Subjunctive Fundamentals

  • Subjunctive concepts
  • Present subjunctive
  • Common triggers
  • Wishes and preferences
  • Doubt and uncertainty
  • Contextual application

Module 6: Complex Sentence Formation

  • Connecting ideas
  • Cause and effect
  • Contrast
  • Conditions
  • Purpose
  • Relative clauses

Module 7: Intermediate Pronunciation

  • Word stress
  • Sentence rhythm
  • Connected speech
  • Intonation
  • Difficult sounds
  • Pronunciation refinement

Module 8: Intermediate Listening

  • Natural conversations
  • Announcements
  • Interviews
  • Workplace conversations
  • Main ideas
  • Supporting details

Module 9: Conversational Portuguese

  • Starting conversations
  • Maintaining discussions
  • Follow-up questions
  • Natural responses
  • Topic transitions
  • Conversation strategies

Module 10: Expressing Opinions

  • Giving opinions
  • Agreeing
  • Disagreeing politely
  • Providing reasons
  • Comparing viewpoints
  • Supporting ideas

Module 11: Experiences & Storytelling

  • Describing experiences
  • Narrating past events
  • Sequencing events
  • Personal stories
  • Travel experiences
  • Narrative expressions

Module 12: Intermediate Reading

  • Articles
  • Emails
  • Notices
  • Online content
  • Short reports
  • Reading comprehension

Module 13: Reading Strategies

  • Identifying main ideas
  • Finding supporting details
  • Understanding context
  • Inferring meaning
  • Recognising tone
  • Summarising information

Module 14: Intermediate Writing

  • Paragraph development
  • Sentence organisation
  • Connecting ideas
  • Descriptive writing
  • Narrative writing
  • Editing

Module 15: Practical & Professional Writing

  • Emails
  • Messages
  • Requests
  • Invitations
  • Formal responses
  • Professional tone

Module 16: Travel & Social Communication

  • Travel planning
  • Accommodation
  • Transportation
  • Restaurants
  • Social gatherings
  • Handling travel problems

Module 17: Portuguese for the Workplace

  • Workplace vocabulary
  • Office conversations
  • Instructions
  • Work updates
  • Professional requests
  • Workplace etiquette

Module 18: Meetings & Professional Interaction

  • Meeting vocabulary
  • Sharing information
  • Asking for clarification
  • Making suggestions
  • Expressing agreement
  • Participating in discussions

Module 19: Portuguese Media & Everyday Content

  • News headlines
  • Advertisements
  • Social media
  • Public information
  • Entertainment content
  • Media vocabulary

Module 20: Portuguese-Speaking Cultures

  • Social etiquette
  • Cultural conventions
  • Professional etiquette
  • Communication styles
  • Regional awareness
  • Social relationships

Module 21: Problem-Solving Communication

  • Explaining problems
  • Making complaints
  • Requesting assistance
  • Giving advice
  • Suggesting solutions
  • Resolving misunderstandings

Module 22: B1–B2 Integrated Communication Practice

  • Extended speaking
  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading practical texts
  • Structured writing
  • Professional interaction
  • Real-world 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 Intermediate (B1–B2) program develops learners beyond basic Portuguese toward confident and independent communication. Participants strengthen grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing while developing practical skills for social, travel, academic, and professional situations.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Communicate confidently in Portuguese across everyday, social, travel, and professional situations.

02

Apply intermediate grammar, verb structures, and expanded vocabulary accurately.

03

Understand natural conversations, announcements, interviews, and workplace discussions.

04

Participate in extended conversations and express opinions, experiences, and explanations clearly.

05

Read and understand intermediate Portuguese articles, emails, notices, and practical documents.

06

Produce structured paragraphs, messages, emails, and professional communication.

07

Improve pronunciation, fluency, listening comprehension, and natural expression.

08

Develop integrated Portuguese proficiency aligned with B1–B2 communication requirements.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for working professionals and students who already possess basic Portuguese knowledge and want to develop greater fluency and independent communication.
What level of Portuguese should I have before starting?
Learners should have basic A1–A2 Portuguese knowledge, including essential vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and simple conversational skills.
Will this course improve my conversational Portuguese?
Yes. The program develops extended conversation, natural responses, storytelling, opinions, problem-solving, and practical communication skills.
Does the course cover professional Portuguese?
Yes. Learners develop workplace vocabulary, professional emails, meetings, requests, work updates, and appropriate professional communication.
What skills will I develop?
You will develop intermediate Portuguese speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, conversational fluency, and professional communication skills.
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