Portuguese 1 course (A0 → A1-)

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

Are you going on holiday to Portugal or Brazil soon and would you like to learn the basics of Portuguese? Or do you want to get to know this beautiful language for another reason? In Portuguese level 1 you will work towards language level A1-.

Please note: this course is given in Dutch.

215,-

Starting from 5 February 2025

General
Learning goals
Method
Time investment
Practical
Schedule

About this course

Portuguese has few recognisable words. Yet you can learn a lot of this language in a relatively short time. With practical exercises, you will quickly learn to hold a conversation. Although European Portuguese is slightly different from Brazilian, this course will also help you get around Brazil.

In Portuguese level 1, you will work towards language level A1-. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.

Learning goals

In Portuguese level 1, you will work towards language level A1-.

After completing this course you can, among other things:

express yourself in a simple way in everyday situations.
understand a text in outline.
introduce yourself, ask for directions, greet someone, order in a restaurant, etc.

Method

As a teaching method, we use the book ‘Português XXI Nível 1 livro do aluno’. In this course we work with both a textbook and a workbook with CD.
The teacher also uses own teaching material in handouts. Music is also used, as well as role-plays and simulations.

Time investment

Portuguese 1 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.

Practical

The teacher will speak Portuguese as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in Portuguese or in Dutch.
You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.

Schedule

Starting date: 5 February 2025 (Utrecht)

Day	Date	Start	End
Wednesday	5 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	12 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	19 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	26 February 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	5 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	12 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	19 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	26 March 2025	18:30	20:00
Wednesday	2 April 2025	18:30	20:00