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Learn Portuguese (Brazilian) in London
Portuguese (Brazilian) Courses in London
Course Summary
- Small classes
- Lively course format
- Qualified & experienced teachers
- Includes course book / materials

More information:
Course outlines» Check your level»
Portuguese (Brazilian) Beginner Courses
Portuguese (Brazilian) Beginner 1 Courses
Portuguese (Brazilian) Beginner 2 Courses
Is this your level? You are a "false beginner" - i.e. you have some prior, but very basic, knowledge of the language, and find it difficult to produce more than a few key words and phrases. Maybe you haven’t used the language in a while and/or want to start at "the beginning".
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.
Portuguese (Brazilian) Beginner 3 Courses
Portuguese (Brazilian) Elementary 1 Courses
Portuguese (Brazilian) Elementary 2 Courses
Portuguese (Brazilian) Elementary 3 Courses
Is this your level? You can produce sentences and formulate, and respond to, everyday questions. You have a basic knowledge of grammatical structures, including different tenses and word order, and have enough vocabulary to "get by" in predictable situations.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.
Portuguese (Brazilian) Intermediate 1 Courses
Portuguese (Brazilian) Intermediate 2 Courses
Is this your level? You have a reasonable idea of how the verb system works and an active vocabulary of around 700 words. You can express yourself in familiar contexts, albeit with quite a few mistakes still.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.
Portuguese (Brazilian) Intermediate 3 Courses
Is this your level? You can communicate effectively, if not always accurately, in most everyday situations and could consider working in the country using the language (e.g. bar/counter work, service in cafés, basic office work).
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.
Portuguese (Brazilian) Upper Intermediate Courses
Is this your level? You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. You can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.
Portuguese (Brazilian) Advanced Courses
Is this your level? You can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialisation. You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible, without strain for either party. You can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.
Course Info
These are group courses which acknowledge individual needs. The content is academically sound and will promote and lead towards long term aims with the language. The teaching, by native speaker teachers, will be communicative, intimate, fun and will engage and stretch the students. Although the emphasis will be on speaking and listening grammar will be included and taught in context. Our courses are monitored throughout, feedback gathered from students at the mid and end of each course (together with any direct contact) and acted upon by Cactus Language Training. More on course outlines
Please Note:
All courses listed here are Group Courses. If you need one-to-one tuition please go directly to Individual Courses>>
If your interested in teaching at london or any of our schools, and are native-speaker and qualified teacher, please get in contact.