Course Overview

Our Pre-Holiday 2-Day Intensive course is an ideal introduction to the Portuguese language and culture for holiday makers and short business trips. The course is designed for complete beginner students who have never studied the language before. If you’re unsure of your level, check our Portuguese level chart.

Our Portuguese language classes are dynamic and engaging, and are planned and delivered by qualified, experienced teachers, who will speak in the target language almost exclusively to allow for total immersion.

Course Content

During the course you will learn how to:

• Socialise and make casual conversation with the locals
• Order food and drinks at bars and restaurants
• Ask for tourist information and arrange a day trip or activity
• Ask for advice at the pharmacy
• Speak at the hotel reception and make a complaint
• Speak to store assistants and cashiers

Course Information

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 14)
• Students must be 18+ years old
• Existing language ability: this is a course for complete beginners
• Classes will take place at our school in Covent Garden (16 Stukeley Street, Holborn, London WC2B 5LQ)

Class Schedule 

• The classes are 6 hours per week 
• The course runs for 2 weeks 
• The course takes place on Sundays from 10:30-13:30, and from 14:30-17.30 (lunch break 13:30-14:30)
• The possible study options for this course are as follow: 

6th + 13th March 2022

8th + 15th May 2022

3rd + 10th July 2022

2nd + 9th October 2022

This language course includes: 

• Access to our Moodle platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Portuguese language teachers 
• Portuguese language study tips