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[EN] In this course, you will get to know Porto better in the company of a fun group of students and learn to communicate in Portuguese in basic everyday situations, based on the presentation of language contents and guided practice.

At the end of this course, you will be able to: introduce yourself and others; ask questions and give answers about personal details (nationality, place where you live, languages spoken, profession); establish social contacts using appropriate forms of greeting, presentation and farewell; communicate in a simple way to satisfy basic communicative needs in everyday life (including going to a café and a restaurant, buying tickets, shopping, asking for information, moving around the city...); pronounce, in an isolated way, most of the sounds of the Portuguese language, and, in context, to say words, sentences and small texts; learn a basic repertoire of vocabulary related to everyday life; use elementary language structures.

[PT] Neste curso, propomos uma viagem ao Porto, uma das mais bonitas e características cidades de Portugal, para que possa conhecer a língua portuguesa e uma parte dessa riqueza cultural, com uma equipa de professores muito empenhados e com grande experiência no ensino do português.

No final do curso, será capaz de: apresentar-se e apresentar os outros; fazer perguntas e dar respostas sobre informações pessoais (nacionalidade, lugar onde vive, línguas faladas, profissão); estabelecer contactos sociais usando adequadamente formas de saudação, apresentação e despedida; comunicar de forma simples para satisfazer necessidades comunicativas básicas no quotidiano (nomeadamente ir ao café e ao restaurante, comprar bilhetes, fazer compras, pedir informações, deslocar-se na cidade…); pronunciar, de forma isolada, a maior parte dos sons da língua portuguesa, e, em contexto, dizer palavras, frases e pequenos textos; usar um repertório básico de vocabulário relacionado com a vida quotidiana; utilizar estruturas linguísticas elementares.

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Provide basic knowledge of the portuguese language in basic everyday communication situations;
Offer basic linguistic and pragmatic contents;
Present some aspects of portuguese culture;
Promote opportunities for integration and cultural exchange.

[pt] o que vai aprender
Proporcionar a aprendizagem inicial da língua portuguesa em situações básicas de comunicação quotidiana;
Apresentar conteúdos linguísticos e pragmáticos básicos;
Dar a conhecer alguns aspetos da cultura portuguesa;
Promover oportunidades de integração e de intercâmbio cultural.

[en]
Provide basic knowledge of the portuguese language in basic everyday communication situations;
Offer basic linguistic and pragmatic contents;
Present some aspects of portuguese culture;
Promote opportunities for integration and cultural exchange.
[pt] o que vai aprender
Proporcionar a aprendizagem inicial da língua portuguesa em situações básicas de comunicação quotidiana;
Apresentar conteúdos linguísticos e pragmáticos básicos;
Dar a conhecer alguns aspetos da cultura portuguesa;
Promover oportunidades de integração e de intercâmbio cultural.

Syllabus

[EN]Unit 1. Introduce yourself and present someoneUnit 2. Making choices and indicate a locationUnit 3. Buying a subway ticket and going to the caféUnit 4. Going shopping and asking for directionsUnit 5. Going to a restaurantUnit 6. Leisure time activitiesUnit 7. Buying gifts and making invitationsUnit 8. Having a picnic and saying goodbye

[PT] ProgramaUnidade 1. Apresentar-se e apresentar alguémUnidade 2. Fazer opções e indicar a localizaçãoUnidade 3. Comprar um bilhete de metro e ir ao caféUnidade 4. Ir às compras e pedir direçõesUnidade 5. Ir ao restauranteUnidade 6. Ocupar os tempos livres

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Develops communication, presentation, language, and vocabulary and pronunciation skills

Suitable for those with an interest in travel, tourism, and culture

Taught by experienced Portuguese language instructors

Provides opportunities for integration and cultural exchange

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Review Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation basics

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Start the course with a stronger grasp of Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation so that you can make efficient use of your course time focusing on new material.

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Listen to online pronunciation guides
Read aloud pre-recorded audio
Practice with a Portuguese speaker or language partner

Complete beginner Portuguese grammar drills

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Become more familiar with basic Portuguese grammar to make learning new vocabulary and phrases more efficient and effective.

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Practice verb conjugations
Complete online grammar exercises
Analyze sample Portuguese texts
Work with a tutor or language partner on grammar exercises

Practice Portuguese grammar exercises

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Practicing Portuguese grammar exercises will help you improve your accuracy and fluency in speaking and writing.

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Find a grammar exercise book or website.
Choose a grammar topic to focus on.
Complete the exercises for that topic.
Check your answers and make corrections as needed.

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Write a short story or dialogue in Portuguese

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Learners who complete Introduction to Portuguese / Iniciação à Língua Portuguesa will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Foreign Language Teacher

As a Foreign Language Teacher, you will teach students a language other than their native one. This course may be helpful in facilitating your journey into teaching others a new language. It will give you a foundation of the Portuguese language, especially when paired with continued learning of the language. This course may also help you to pick up on opportunities to teach others the language in your daily life.

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Translator

As a Translator, you will convert written text from one language into another. This course will help you build a foundation in Portuguese. The course's elements will work to enhance your ability to translate Portuguese text into your native language.

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Foreign Service Officer

As a Foreign Service Officer, you will represent your country abroad. This course will help build a foundation for you as you work to interact with others from a variety of backgrounds. The communication skills you learn will be particularly helpful as you interface with those whose language you may not yet have mastered.

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Cultural Ambassador

As a Cultural Ambassador, you will promote understanding between countries. This course will aid you in building a strong understanding of a particular culture and language. With continued study, you will learn more about how to interact with Portuguese speakers and help others understand their customs and perspectives.

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Interpreter

As an Interpreter, you will assist people in understanding a language other than their native one. The skills built in this course may be useful as you endeavor to learn the nuances of the language and its use in everyday conversation. Building a foundational understanding of the language, in addition to [course name], will work to your benefit.

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Tour Guide

As a Tour Guide, you will lead tours and provide information about historical sites and landmarks. This course will help you build the communication skills you need to give effective tours to Portuguese-speaking visitors to your city.

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Language Scholar

As a Language Scholar, you will research the structure, history, and use of language. This course will further cultivate your scholarly pursuits. You will hone your skills in comprehending the Portuguese language.

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University Professor

As a University Professor, you will teach and conduct research at a higher education institution. This course may be useful in building a framework for scholarly activities. You can use what you learn in this course to support your curriculum when teaching Portuguese language courses. The course will help you to better understand the Portuguese language and its nuances.

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Museum curator

As a Museum Curator, you will oversee the preservation and display of cultural artifacts. This course will help you build a foundation in Portuguese, which may be beneficial if you work in an international museum.

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Librarian

As a Librarian, you will help people find and access information. This course may be of use as you work with Portuguese-speaking patrons in your day-to-day work or if you work in an international library.

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Journalist

As a Journalist, you will gather and report news and current events. This course may help you to write more effectively about issues that are relevant to Portuguese-speaking communities.

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Heritage Language Teacher

As a Heritage Language Teacher, you will educate students that speak a certain language in their home environment, other than English, to further develop their skills in that language. A history in Portuguese may be a major element of enhancing those skills in a student. This course, therefore, may be useful in honing your abilities to communicate effectively and to teach students that may struggle to understand foundational grammar concepts associated with the Portuguese language, especially when having to learn these skills without full-time immersion.

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Marketer

As a Marketer, you will create and implement marketing campaigns. This course may be useful if you work with Portuguese-speaking clients or if you want to market to Portuguese-speaking audiences.

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Nonprofit Program Manager

As a Nonprofit Program Manager, you will plan and implement programs that serve the needs of a particular community. This course will be useful if you work with Portuguese-speaking communities or if you want to start a program that serves Portuguese-speaking people.

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Social Worker

As a Social Worker, you will help people in need. This course may be useful if you work with Portuguese-speaking clients or if you want to work with Portuguese-speaking communities.

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