Portuguese Language Course

Description

ProZ.com is pleased to announce its online European Portuguese Language Course

The course consists of ten (10) modules of three (3) hours each, aimed at starters in Portuguese language. Each unit can be customized according to the needs of the student.

Price: € 600 for the complete course (Buy)

The training is provided on a one-to-one basis, using Skype, MSN or a standard telephone. Dates and times are agreed between the lecturer and the student.

Introductory module

• Welcome introduction
  
• Portuguese language all over the world
  
• Which are the words you know in Portuguese?
  
• What do you know about Portuguese culture?
  
• The alphabet and the diphthongs (are you ready to spell your name?).
  
• Identify masculine and feminine names
  
• My name is…. (reflexive verb “chamar-se”)
  
• Basic sentences/vocabulary
  
• The numbers
  

Duration: 3 hours

Second module

• The numbers (cardinals)
  
• The days of the week
  
• The definite and indefinite articles
  
• The plural of the nouns
  
• Personal pronouns
  
• Indicative present of the verbs “ser” and “ter”
  
• Main countries, capitals and nationalities
• How old are you?
  
• A short description of yourself (by using some basic adjectives)
  
• Prepositions of place
  
• Where is/ where are…?
  
• Prepositions of time
  
• What time is it?
  
  Duration: 3 hours.

Third module

• The three conjugations of the verbs
  
• Present tense
  
• First conjugation in –ar
  
• Reflexive verbs
  
• How to present yourself!
  
• Where do you live? Where do you come from?
  
• The numbers (continuation)
  

Duration: 3 hours

Fourth module

• Some professions
  
• The family
  
• Talk about yourself!
  
• Ask questions!
  
• The calendar (months, seasons and Portuguese holidays)
  
• What’s the weather like today?
  
• The colours
  

Duration: 3 hours.

Fifth module

• Irregular verb “estar”
  
• Some adverbs of time
  
• Comparative adjectives
  
• Present tense
• Second conjugation in –er
  
• Demonstrative determiners
  
• I would like…. (introduction of the Conditional)
  
• In a shop (dealing with money)
  

Duration: 3 hours.

Sixth module

• At home
  
• In the street
  
• Pay and be paid (transactions)
  
• Irregular verb “poder”
  
• Be polite!
  
• Ask and give directions!
  
• At restaurant (understand a menu)
  
• The meals .
  

Duration: 3 hours

Seventh module

• Make a phone call
  
• Use of the Past
  
• Unsatisfied? Complain yourself!
  
• Human body
  
• Cloths
  
• Daily activities
  
• Third conjugation in –ir
  

Duration: 3 hours.

Eighth module

• Past participle of verbs in –ar (1 st conjugation)
  
• Active and Passive voice
  
• The negative form
  
• Irregular verb “fazer”
  
• What are you doing now?
  
• Present continuous (differences between Portugal and Brazil)
  
• Dictation
  

Duration: 3 hours.

Ninth module

• Past participle of verbs in –er (2 nd conjugation)
  
• Active and Passive voice
  
• Means of transportation
  
• Irregular verb “ir”
  
• Prepositions (revision)
  
• Where do you go on holidays?
  
• Places to stay
  
• Dictation
  

Duration: 3 hours.

Tenth module

• Past participle of verbs in –ir (3 rd conjugation)
  
• Asking Prices and Discounts
  
• At the doctor
  
• Basic diseases
  
• A bit of poetry
  
• Reading without hesitating
  

Duration: 3 hours.

Sonia da Costa

Bio: Sonia da Costa is a Bilingual freelance translator. She was born in France and grown there until she was 12 years old. At school, when she was a child, she used to teach Portuguese to her friends just for fun. Then, she moved to Portugal where she still lives. She has a Master’s degree in Specialized Translation. She is an officially recognized trainer of French for Foreigners in Portugal. She spends her time translating and teaching her two languages. She has relevant experience with children as well as adults (private, groups and in companies). ProZ.com member: Sonia da Costa