14 Portuguese General Courses for adults in Portugal

The course allows a student to immerse in the Portuguese Language and Culture through structured and well-designed classes. The Portuguese lessons will focus on all language learning skills they need to improve: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

CIAL's teaching approach can be described as eclectic, as it combines various approaches and methodologies in structured lessons with clear aims. All skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - develop naturally with gradual learning of grammar, lexical and phonetic concepts through practice.

These classes have a maximum of 12 students, meaning you can get all the extra assistance you might need throughout the programme.

CIAL's teaching approach can be described as eclectic, as it combines various approaches and methodologies in structured lessons with clear aims. All skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - develop naturally with gradual learning of grammar, lexical and phonetic concepts through practice.

3 hours tuition per day + 1 hour iOL per day + 1 month of iOL follow up after course finishes + Monday iOL induction + Tuesday Lunch with teacher + Wednesday afternoon activity + Thursday Cinemateca + Friday diploma ceremony.

The course is designed for a minimum of 2 participants. However the course is guaranteed even if there is only 1 student. In this case the lesson duration with the teacher is reduced from 3 hours to 2 hours. The social programme is optional and is organised free of charge. Entrance fees, refreshments and travel expenses are not included in the price. It is not possible to recuperate missed classes.

Lessons on the Group Intensive course delivered at the Fast Forward Institute focus on the active use of the language. The teachers’ goal is to help you develop all the fundamental language skills of Portuguese, which are: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The lessons are 50 minutes long. Maximum of 6 students per group. Available from absolute beginner to advanced levels. Lessons are devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music. The school closes on public holidays. However, missed classes will be made up for at a later date.