Portuguese for beginners
In this course you, will learn the basics of Portuguese. All skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) are covered, but the course focuses mainly on oral communication. You will soon be able to have short conversations in Portuguese.
All practice activities focus on practical and realistic situations, such as introducing yourself, exchanging personal information, describing your city or neighborhood, and shopping. You will complete various individual and group assignments so that you can immediately put into practice what you have learned.
During class you, will also learn about the differences between Portuguese of Portugal and Portuguese of Brazil. You will learn to understand both variants and can choose which variant you want to do your writing and oral assignments in.
By the end of the course, you will have reached level A1+ of the European Framework of Reference. You will then be able to:
- give and receive personal information, such as: age, date of birth, nationality, profession, academic studies, work experience, place of residence, marital status, family and personal relationships, habits, and hobbies.
- have conversations with practical purposes, such as shopping, ordering in a restaurant, booking accommodation and transportation, and asking for addresses and opening hours;
- describe routines and habits;
- asking and expressing preferences and opinions and whether you agree or disagree;
- exchange experiences about the past and plans for the future;
- understand the differences and similarities between your own culture and that of Portuguese-speaking countries and make them comprehensible to others to facilitate communication.
Specifics
- This course is taught on campus.
- 80% attendance is required. Lessons are not recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Portuguese (and if necessary, English/Dutch).
- Language learning takes time! In this course, you are expected to spend 8 hours a week on independent study.
- The Language Center reserves the right to cancel the course should enrollment numbers prove to be insufficient.
Portuguese for beginners in short
| Duration and Course Format | 13 x 3-hour classes, 8 hours self-study per week, 6 ECTS |
| Start | End of January |
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| Level | From 0 to A1+ (Common European Framework of Reference) |
| Read more | Course information and timetable |
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This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- Tilburg University employees can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.