Portuguese Post-beginners (Level 2)

You can already manage in everyday situations using the present tense. You have reached the A1 level in the ELP self-assessment grid and/or completed the Beginners (level 1) Course.

Key information

Course starting in October 2024

• Course: Mondays 6.00pm - 8.00pm
  Delivery: On-Campus (face-to-face)
  Timeline: Starts 14 October 2024 - ends 24 March 2025
  Lengths: 20 weeks (60 learning hours)
  Fees: £300 (payable in two termly instalments of £150 each)

This course will be taught in a small group. It requires a minimum of 7 and it can have up to a maximum of 12 students. The course fee includes all tuition, access to VLE (virtual learning environment), handouts and any tests/exams, but not a textbook. 

Term 1 runs from October to December, Term 2 from January to March and Term 3 from April to July. A full course comprises 60 learning hours. Lessons are two hours long and take place once a week. When enrolling you are committing to the full 20 weeks. There is the option to pay for the full course in one payment or two instalments. You are welcome to join in the second term of a course if you have previous knowledge and experience of the language.

Entry level

You have reached level A1 or completed the Beginners (level 1) or you have enough knowledge to be on track with the group. You can use the ELP self-assessment grid to judge how competent you are in the language. Alternatively, if you require help to assess your level please contact us or come along to one of our drop-in sessions.

Course content

• Talking about the past: personal biographies, CVs, childhood memories, past habits and routines
• Discussing what happened: health, accidents and mishaps
• Giving and following instructions: recipes, rules and regulations
• Giving advice and guidance
• Applying for jobs
• Describing personal qualities
• Making excuses and apologising
• Writing notes, letters and emails

Please note the course content is flexible and subject to change depending on the preferences of the group.

Resources

Aprender Português: Manual 1

There isn’t a University bookshop however The European Bookshop website holds our book list and offers a 10% discount to all our students. Languages at Leicester Reading List.

It is not essential to bring a course book to the first class. The tutor will discuss book requirements in class and advise you of the best places to obtain the book if required. With some languages there is the option for us to order textbooks on behalf of a class.

Our approach

This course is taught in Portuguese and English. The Portuguese language taught at L@L prepares students to read texts, listen to audio files and watch videos in the Portuguese language regardless of its origin. Equally, it prepares students to interact with speakers in Portuguese in spite of their origin. Although people from different origins speak the Portuguese language with different and distinctive accents and may also use different words, the language it the one and the same. Likewise, the English, French and Spanish languages present similar differences. However, in all cases, the written language is the same and, with very few variations, follow the same grammatical rules. 

Our programme aims to develop the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. It provides a good balance between understanding the culture, vocabulary and grammar structures of the Portuguese language and enhancing communication and interaction. It supports comprehensive and productive skills in speech and writing through authentic based activities and guided practice in the use of Portuguese language. Students will be encouraged to seek opportunities to learn and practise the four skills outside the classroom taking advantage of learning resources provided by tutors and the programme. The group size is limited to 12 students and planned to allow intensive interactive practice with individual feedback and advice on progress.

Progression

Upon completing the Post-Beginners level (2), you can progress onto the Intermediate level (3).