Course Overview 

Portuguese Level 1 Fridays is a Beginners Portuguese course for students who have never studied the Portuguese language before. This is a less intensive course than our 6-week Level 1 Portuguese course, allowing you to ease your way into the language at a slower and more relaxed pace. At the end of the 8-week Level 1 course, students can then join the Level 2 class. If you’re unsure of your level, then check our levels chart. 

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

Português a Valer 1 – Livro do Aluno + online audio/video*

Units 0-1

ISBN 9789897527388

* 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.

Course Information 

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 15) 

• 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 1.5 hours per week 
• The course runs for 8 weeks 
• The course takes place on Friday evenings 18:00 – 19:30 
• The possible study options for this course are as follows: 

5th July – 23rd August 2024

30th August – 18th October 2024

25th October – 13th December 2024

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