"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world."

Ludwig Wittgenstein

"THE PASSION FOR TEACHING MAKES YOU AN EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATOR."

MLP112 1A  - Portuguese Language

This course will expose the student to the fundamentals of Brazilian Portuguese Language.

 The students will learn basic vocabulary, verb conjugations and grammatical usage through workbook and listening exercises. The students will also learn about Brazilian culture through reading and listening exercises.

At the end of this level, you will be able to understand and make more

structured sentences; pose questions and reply in the present, past and future

tenses using regular and irregular verbs and using adequate vocabulary to

talk about the past and a range of themes.

To start in this level you will need to have completed the Beginners level "Introduction to Portuguese, in this level you are at A1/A2.

Course Description

This course aims to advance students' conversational skills in Portuguese, building on the foundations laid in Portuguese Language 1A,2A. Students will engage in more complex and nuanced conversations, focusing on various themes relevant to Portuguese-speaking cultures. Emphasis will be placed on fluency, comprehension, and the ability to articulate ideas clearly and accurately.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to carry out the following tasks in Portuguese:

Engage in detailed conversations on a wide range of topics with improved fluency and accuracy.

Understand and respond to complex spoken Portuguese in various contexts.

Use advanced grammatical structures and vocabulary in conversation.

Discuss and analyze cultural, social, and current events in the Portuguese-speaking world.

Express opinions, make arguments, and provide supporting evidence in discussions.

Improve listening comprehension through interaction with authentic audio-visual materials.

"The limits of my language mean the limits of my world."

-Ludwig Wittgenstein