Brazilian Portuguese Course - Autumn term

dublin | education | event notice Thursday August 29, 2013 12:18 by Latin America Solidarity Centre (LASC) events at lasc dot ie 5, Merrion Row - Dublin 2 +353-1-6760435

Starting on the 17th of September at the Beginner and Continuation levels

When: Once a week from Tuesday the 17th of September until Tuesday the 19th of November

Level: Beginners
Time: Tuesdays 6.00 - 7.30 pm

Level: Continuation
Time: Tuesdays 7.45 - 9.15 pm

Where: 5, Merrion Row, Dublin 2

Cost: € 120 / € 110 for members of LASC

To book: [email protected]

Brazilian Portuguese Course - Autumn term

Beginners
Each class has a maximum of 12 students. The classes are taught in a lively and participative style. The 10 session course focuses on basic survival Brazilian Portuguese for beginners. Students will learn to manage simple tasks such as introductions, shopping and getting around and will learn to use the present tense.

Topics covered include:

- Personal Introductions

- The Alphabet

- Numbers: 1 - 100

- Regular verbs and the verb To be

- Weather expressions

- Telling time

- Days of the week

- In the restaurant: ordering meals, paying the bill

- Getting directions

Basic relevant grammar - verbs, nouns, adjectives

Continuation
For people who already have a basic knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese, we offer this more advanced class. At this level we continue with more complex grammar rules, and expanding your vocabulary with a range of texts and conversations on a variety of topics. Classes are friendly and participative and focused on developing your verbal, written, reading and listening skills.

- Expressing preferences and feelings;

- talking about past events and past habits;

- discussing current events;

- describing physical and emotional states;

- discussing consumer goods and markets;

- expressing opinions;

- making comparisons.