Portuguese Level 2 is an Elementary Portuguese course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. Portuguese Level 2 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours.

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

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. 

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 2 is an Elementary Portuguese course for students who have already completed a Beginners course. Portuguese Level 2 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 1 or a course of at least 12 class hours.

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

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. 

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 3 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. 

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

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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 3 Sundays requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 2 or a course of at least 24 class hours. 

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

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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 4 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. 

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

• Asking and Giving information about a place, clothes and mode of transports
• Discovering and comparing places
• Expressing cause and justification
• Expressing need and obligation
• Expressing tastes and preferences
• Referring to ongoing actions/events

Linguistic aims

• Modes of transport
• Parts of the house and furniture
• Stores and products
• Numbers up to 1000
• Present indicative: irregular verbs ‘vir, poder, querer, dizer, saber’
• Imperfect tense of courtesy: Queria …; Podia…?
• Adjectives and adverbs for comparison
• Prepositions of movements: para, a, por
• Prepositions with personal pronouns
• Ter de + Infinitivo
• Estar a + Infinitivo

Sociocultural aspects

• Discovering Porto

Portuguese Level 4 Sundays requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 3 or a course of at least 36 class hours. 

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

• Asking and Giving information about a place, clothes and mode of transports
• Discovering and comparing places
• Expressing cause and justification
• Expressing need and obligation
• Expressing tastes and preferences
• Referring to ongoing actions/events

Linguistic aims

• Modes of transport
• Parts of the house and furniture
• Stores and products
• Numbers up to 1000
• Present indicative: irregular verbs ‘vir, poder, querer, dizer, saber’
• Imperfect tense of courtesy: Queria …; Podia…?
• Adjectives and adverbs for comparison
• Prepositions of movements: para, a, por
• Prepositions with personal pronouns
• Ter de + Infinitivo
• Estar a + Infinitivo

Sociocultural aspects

• Discovering Porto

Portuguese Level 5 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours.

Course Content

Communicative aims 

• Understand information about the weather. 

• Ask for and give information about different weather conditions. 

• Describe the seasons of the year. 

• Describe clothing and footwear. 

• Make purchases related to clothing and footwear. 

• Express likes and preferences. 

Linguistic aims 

• Present tense of irregular verbs: dar, fazer, trazer, pôr 

• Ir + infinitive 

• Adjectives and adverbs: comparative degree of equality 

• Prepositions of time (months and seasons of the year) 

• Indirect object pronouns 

• Preposition + personal pronoun 

• Present tense of: conseguir, saber, conhecer, poder 

• Há e desde (temporal reference) 

• Conjunctions: quando, porque, mas, e 

• Months of the year 

• Seasons of the year 

• Weather conditions 

• Clothing and footwear 

• Colours 

• Holidays, hobbies, and leisure activities 

• Sports activities 

Socio-cultural aspects 

• Weather patterns in Portuguese-speaking countries 

• Leisure activities and hobbies in Portuguese-speaking countries 

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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 5 Sundays requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 4 or a course of at least 48 class hours.

Course Content

Communicative aims 

• Understand information about the weather. 

• Ask for and give information about different weather conditions. 

• Describe the seasons of the year. 

• Describe clothing and footwear. 

• Make purchases related to clothing and footwear. 

• Express likes and preferences. 

Linguistic aims 

• Present tense of irregular verbs: dar, fazer, trazer, pôr 

• Ir + infinitive 

• Adjectives and adverbs: comparative degree of equality 

• Prepositions of time (months and seasons of the year) 

• Indirect object pronouns 

• Preposition + personal pronoun 

• Present tense of: conseguir, saber, conhecer, poder 

• Há e desde (temporal reference) 

• Conjunctions: quando, porque, mas, e 

• Months of the year 

• Seasons of the year 

• Weather conditions 

• Clothing and footwear 

• Colours 

• Holidays, hobbies, and leisure activities 

• Sports activities 

Socio-cultural aspects 

• Weather patterns in Portuguese-speaking countries 

• Leisure activities and hobbies in Portuguese-speaking countries 

Coursebook

Portugues a Valer A1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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 6 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours.

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 

• Describe health conditions and symptoms. 

• Express pain, discomfort, and relief. 

• Give advice, suggestions, instructions, and orders. 

• Talk about healthy habits. 

• Make a doctor’s appointment. 

Linguistic aims 

• Present tense of irregular verbs: pedir, perder, dormir 

• Imperative (formal and informal) 

• Verb doer 

• Verb andar + adjective 

• Ter de, precisar de, dever + Infinitive (obligation, necessity, advice, and suggestions) 

• Estar com / Ter + noun (febre, dores de cabeça) 

• Prepositions: para and por 

• Verbs tomar and apanhar 

• Human body 

• Health conditions and symptoms 

• Medical specialties 

• Healthy habits: nutrition, routines, and physical activity 

Socio-cultural aspects 

• Healthcare system in Portuguese-speaking countries 

Coursebook

Português a Valer 1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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 6 is an Elementary (A1) course for students who are already in the process of learning Portuguese. It is recommended that you have previously studied Level 5 or a course of at least 60 class hours. If you’re unsure whether this level is right for you, we recommend contacting the Foreign Language Department for a placement test, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with qualified, experienced teachers.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Portuguese and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Italian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 6, continue your learning with Level 7 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

This language course includes:

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources
• Portuguese study tips
• Additional study resources
• Support from experienced teachers
• Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• Talk about health and well-being: Describe symptoms and health conditions, express pain or discomfort, and discuss healthy habits related to nutrition, routine, and physical activity.
• Interact in medical contexts: Make a doctor’s appointment, follow or give advice, instructions, and suggestions using both formal and informal language.
• Communicate effectively in everyday situations: Use common expressions to ask for help, offer solutions, and talk about your physical state.
• Use essential grammar such as the present tense of key irregular verbs (e.g. pedir, perder, dormir) and the imperative mood for giving instructions.
• Express obligation and necessity with ter de, precisar de, and dever + infinitive.
• Describe symptoms using structures like estar com / ter + noun (e.g. febre, dores de cabeça).
• Apply common verbs like tomar and apanhar, and structures like andar + adjective for physical or emotional states.
• Use prepositions para and por accurately in a healthcare context.

Materials

Required Coursebook:
Português a Valer 1 – Livro do Aluno + online audio/video.
Publisher – Lidel
ISBN 9789897527388

Unit 6

Please note we might not cover all activities during the course. You can buy your coursebook via our website with a link shared with you on your welcome email.

Portuguese Level 7 is an Elementary Portuguese course for students who are already in the process of learning Portuguese. Portuguese Level 7 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours. 

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 

• Talk about festive times. 

• Formulate wishes related to festive times. 

• Make invitations. 

• Describe and characterize celebrations. 

• Know and present traditions of different festive times. 

• Write a message. 

Linguistic aims 

• Present tense of the indicative (review) 

• Imperative (review) 

• Use of tão and tanto, tanta, tantos, tantas 

• Synonyms and antonyms 

• Impersonal form se 

• Variable indefinites: algum, nenhum, muito, pouco, todo, outro 

• Invariable indefinites: alguém, ninguém, tudo, nada 

• Temporal markers: antes de, depois de, quando, enquanto 

• Parties, festivals, and celebrations 

• Figures, habits, and traditions associated with celebrations 

• Typical dishes associated with celebrations 

• Habits and cultural symbols 

Socio-cultural aspects 

• Festive times and traditions in Portuguese-speaking countries 

• Cultural symbols and habits associated with celebrations 

Coursebook

Português a Valer 1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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 7 is an Elementary Portuguese course for students who are already in the process of learning Portuguese. Portuguese Level 7 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 6 or a course of at least 72 class hours.  

Our Portuguese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Sunday 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. 

Communicative aims  

• Talk about festive times.  

• Formulate wishes related to festive times.  

• Make invitations.  

• Describe and characterize celebrations.  

• Know and present traditions of different festive times.  

• Write a message.  

Linguistic aims  

• Present tense of the indicative (review)  

• Imperative (review)  

• Use of tão and tanto, tanta, tantos, tantas  

• Synonyms and antonyms  

• Impersonal form se  

• Variable indefinites: algum, nenhum, muito, pouco, todo, outro  

• Invariable indefinites: alguém, ninguém, tudo, nada  

• Temporal markers: antes de, depois de, quando, enquanto  

• Parties, festivals, and celebrations  

• Figures, habits, and traditions associated with celebrations  

• Typical dishes associated with celebrations  

• Habits and cultural symbols  

Socio-cultural aspects  

• Festive times and traditions in Portuguese-speaking countries  

• Cultural symbols and habits associated with celebrations  

Coursebook 

• Português a Valer 1 

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course. 

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 8 is an Elementary Portuguese course for students who are already in the process of learning Portuguese. Portuguese Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 7 or a course of at least 84  class hours.

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 

• Ask for and give information about past events. 

• Understand and retell past events. 

• Ask for and give information about trips and places visited. 

• Talk about past experiences. 

• Refer and describe places of interest in cities or countries. 

• Express opinions and preferences about holidays. 

Linguistic aims 

• Simple Past Tense (Pretérito Perfeito Simples do Indicativo): regular verbs 

• Simple Past Tense (Pretérito Perfeito Simples do Indicativo): irregular verbs: ir, ser, estar, ter 

• Já / ainda não / nunca + Simple Past Tense 

• Expressions and adverbs to situate and refer to past events 

• Holidays, trips, and free time 

• Places of interest 

• Extreme sports 

Socio-cultural aspects 

• Tourist destinations in Portuguese-speaking countries 

• Cultural experiences in Portuguese-speaking countries 

Coursebook

Português a Valer 1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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 8 is an Elementary Portuguese course for students who are already in the process of learning Portuguese. Portuguese Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Portuguese Level 7 or a course of at least 84  class hours.

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 

• Ask for and give information about past events. 

• Understand and retell past events. 

• Ask for and give information about trips and places visited. 

• Talk about past experiences. 

• Refer and describe places of interest in cities or countries. 

• Express opinions and preferences about holidays. 

Linguistic aims 

• Simple Past Tense (Pretérito Perfeito Simples do Indicativo): regular verbs 

• Simple Past Tense (Pretérito Perfeito Simples do Indicativo): irregular verbs: ir, ser, estar, ter 

• Já / ainda não / nunca + Simple Past Tense 

• Expressions and adverbs to situate and refer to past events 

• Holidays, trips, and free time 

• Places of interest 

• Extreme sports 

Socio-cultural aspects 

• Tourist destinations in Portuguese-speaking countries 

• Cultural experiences in Portuguese-speaking countries 

Coursebook

Português a Valer 1

* Coursebooks are to be purchased after the first lesson and are required for the course.

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