Portuguese Level 1 Afternoon course is a Beginners course for students who have never studied the language before. 

Our Portuguese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Greet someone and responding to greetings
• Present yourself / Saying hello and goodbye
• Talk about where people are from
• Talk about nationalities and languages
• Ask questions to your teacher
• Listen and follow classroom instructions

Linguistic aims

Socio-cultural aspects

• The Portuguese Language across the world
• Portugal and Brazil

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes: 

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

Portuguese Level 1 course is a Beginners course for students who have never studied the language before. 

Our Portuguese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Greet someone and responding to greetings
• Present yourself / Saying hello and goodbye
• Talk about where people are from
• Talk about nationalities and languages
• Ask questions to your teacher
• Listen and follow classroom instructions

Linguistic aims

Socio-cultural aspects

• The Portuguese Language across the world
• Portugal and Brazil

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes: 

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

Portuguese Level 1 Fridays course is a Beginners course for students who have never studied the language before. 

Our Portuguese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Greet someone and responding to greetings
• Present yourself / Saying hello and goodbye
• Talk about where people are from
• Talk about nationalities and languages
• Ask questions to your teacher
• Listen and follow classroom instructions

Linguistic aims

Socio-cultural aspects

• The Portuguese Language across the world
• Portugal and Brazil

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes: 

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

Portuguese Level 1 Sundays course is a Beginners course for students who have never studied the language before. 

Our Portuguese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Important Notice

Course Content

Communicative aims

• Greet someone and responding to greetings
• Present yourself / Saying hello and goodbye
• Talk about where people are from
• Talk about nationalities and languages
• Ask questions to your teacher
• Listen and follow classroom instructions

Linguistic aims

Socio-cultural aspects

• The Portuguese Language across the world
• Portugal and Brazil

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. Books will be available to purchase from reception on the day of your second lesson.

This language course includes: 

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

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.

Our Portuguese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

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

Why not try out a sample beginners Portuguese lesson before signing up to a full course? These one-off sessions are aimed at students who have never studied the Portuguese language before.

Sample Lesson Plan

• Greeting people
• Introducing yourself and someone else
• Asking and giving personal details (name, nationalities, profession, age, phone number, date of birth)