Fast Forward Language Institute, São Paulo: At Fast Forward in São Paulo in the southeast and Maceió in the northeast of Brazil we work hard to create an intimate atmosphere both during and after class time that welcomes, inspires, challenges and responds to each individual student.
Group Courses: Maximum of 6 students per class. Classes begin on any Monday for intermediate students (once a month for beginners), and are held Monday through Friday. Intensive: 4 classes of 50 minutes every morning. Super-Intensive: 6 classes of 50 minutes every morning and afternoon.
Private Lessons: Offered for Beginners, Advanced, and professionals with specific needs. Classes start any Monday, and are held Monday through Friday. Intensive: 4 classes of 50 minutes every morning. Super-Intensive: 10 classes of 50 minutes every morning and afternoon. Ideal for professionals with little time. Includes lunch with professor. Classes conducted in various locations. Executive: 6 classes of 50 minutes every morning and afternoon. Specifically focused on business terminology. Includes lunch with professor.
Brazil - CELPE-BRAS: This exam measures test-takers' level of proficiency in Portuguese. CELPE BRAS is the official exam developed and given by the Brazilian government, and is required for those who wish to live and work in Brazil.
Businesses and educational institutions use it to determine employment and study placements. The exam is offered twice a year: April and October. Fast Forward Language Institute's exam preparation classes focus on developing the student’s abilities in all areas tested.
Other important factors that greatly influence any given student’s performance are time spent in intimate contact with Brazilian culture and the breadth of this experience.
Materials used: Apart from our carefully selected standard teaching materials, Fast Forward Language Institute boasts a large variety of modern teaching resources and equipment. Computers, CD's and videos are among the aids used in everyday courses as well as sessions devoted to culture, regional studies, literature and business.
Diálogo situated in Salvador is one of the first schools in Brazil that offers study abroad programs for students from all over the world. At Diálogo, you will receive the best of 18 years of experience in teaching Portuguese language and Brazilian Culture.
The school also prepares students for CELPE-Bras and is recognized by the Bahian University FIB, offering university credits. Your Brazilian adventure just started! Choose between group and one-to-one classes and enjoy all the extra activities the school offers!
For the last 26 years, The Language Club in Florianópolis, southern Brazil, has been teaching Portuguese to English, Spanish, Italian, German, Swedish, French and others in elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Our language courses have a strong emphasis on conversation. We offer individual and group courses (open and close groups).
Students learn Portuguese through a variety of language and cultural activities. At The Language Club you can count on skilled and committed teachers, friendly staff and a lush, pleasant atmosphere. The school has a library with videos and books for students to use, and computers with internet. All classes have air conditioners and are well lit and comfortable.
Learn Portuguese online! Português Et Cetera, a leading Portuguese language school in Lisbon, provides the opportunity to international students around the world to take online Portuguese classes to improve your Portuguese language skills. We teach adults, children and teenagers of all levels - from beginners to advanced level.
Our virtual Portuguese lessons through Skype follow the same topics and activities developed for in-class lessons: grammar theory and practice, reading and comprehension, listening and understanding, writing, conversation in real-life context, role playing and creation of dialogues.
Our online Portuguese classes give you the flexibility to learn at the time and place that best suit you. Schedule your classes around your work or family commitments. You will receive all the benefits of a one to one lesson: classes can be tailored to your specific needs and interests. Whatever your professional or academic needs, we can help you to achieve your learning goals.
In our online classes, you can take advantage of a virtual platform provided by the school. This platform provides all the materials you need for doing homework and for supporting classwork i.e. exercises, texts, multimedia materials (music, reports, interviews).
Student Testimonial: “I really enjoyed Portuguese lessons by Skype: they allowed me to keep on improving my Portuguese skills even if I am out of Lisbon right now! It's a good and funny way to learn."
- Costanza, Italy
Falamos Portugues is a Portuguese language school conveniently located in the heart of Lisbon's historic centre. We teach Portuguese to students from around the world at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
Our lessons focus on the requirements of each individual student, so we keep our class sizes small. We aim to create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in a cosy environment, so that everyone feels at ease to talk and learn in a natural and fun way.
Our Portuguese classes are flexible, and we are happy to tailor a course to meet your specific language learning needs. After an initial evaluation of your Portuguese language skills, we place you in the class that best meets your needs.
The school 'Falamos Portugues' grew from a passion for teaching Portuguese to people of different nationalities. Perhaps you need to learn Portuguese for professional purposes; or you have come to live in Portugal, or you simply want to learn Portuguese for pleasure.
Whatever your initial motivation, you will certainly develop an interest and appreciation of the Portuguese language and culture through our courses!
Student Testimonial: "Even after only a few lessons I felt more confident speaking Portuguese in everyday situations outside the lessons, at the restaurant and in the shops, which Raquel would encourage me to do as much as possible. It wasn't long before I was comfortably conversational in Portuguese."
- Vikki, USA
Idioma Escola De Português situated in Salvador, Brazil is a Portuguese language course for people who wish to learn Brazilian Portuguese. The school is located in the central beach area of Salvador. IDIOMA operates all year and courses start every Monday at any level, from duration of one week up to a month.
Enjoy a more meaningful and personal experience in Brazil! Knowing the language makes that possible. From the start of your program you will be in contact with native speakers, within and beyond the classroom.
Learn Brazilian Portuguese just four blocks from the famous Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, close to Copacabana!
Caminhos Language Centre is the largest and most exciting Portuguese language school in Brazil. You will learn how to speak Brazilian Portuguese in an effective, dynamic and fun way.
We offer you a diverse learning curriculum and cultural immersion in Rio de Janeiro. Small group classes facilitate student-teacher interaction.
You can come to school wearing your shorts and flip flops! Ipanema is famous for its bustling social scene, great restaurants, cafés and shops. Ipanema’s metro station, is five minutes walk from the language school.
At the school we offer free Wi-Fi, coffee and filtered water. Many students head to the beach straight after class. Our free beach volleyball on Mondays is very popular.