Portuguese (Brazilian) Level 4

10 weeks - 1 term – 15 hours

£248 full fee; £176 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £130 for King’s students

20 weeks – 2 terms – 30 hours

£418 full fee; £317 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £237 for King’s students

30 weeks – 3 terms – 45 hours

£499 full fee; £379 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £289 for King’s students

How long does the course last?

3 x 10 week terms with 10 classes per term. Lessons take place once a week and last 1.5 hours each. This gives a total of 45 hours tuition.

Who is the course for?

The course is aimed at a wide range of students with an interest in Brazilian language and music who wish to discover the numerous regional musical styles and learn about Brazilian social history and popular culture through the work of talented musicians. It offers students an opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of how popular music helped shape Brazilian society, culture and language. Students wishing to enrol need:

• Level 3 of the MLC Evening Programme or equivalent
• a high degree of fluency and accuracy in the language
• an AS-level, an A-level grade C or equivalent
• one of the following qualifications: B1/B2 of the CEFR, level 3 of the NQF, or Advanced level of the Asset Languages qualifications

What are the objectives of the course?

To perfectionate existing language skills and to achieve the equivalent of B2/C1 level of the CEF.

By the end of the course you will:

• understand authentic speech with ease and communicate confidently on a variety of subjects using a wide range of vocabulary and complex grammatical structures
• read extracts from authentic literature with almost 100% understanding
• write a number of complex texts in different registers with a high degree of accuracy, employing a wide range of structures and vocabulary
• further develop intercultural competence and be conversant with a variety of issues in Brazilian Portuguese-speaking countries

How is the course taught?

• A communicative approach is used. All four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing) are practised, with the main emphasis on speaking.
• Students engage in interactive language activities, participating in group and pair work according to a syllabus based on systematic grammatical progression.
• Students will also be offered guidance in self-study and be set optional homework tasks.

What form of Portuguese do you teach?

Contemporary Portuguese comprises several dialects and sub-dialects, often very distinct, and two internationally recognized standards (European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese). This class will teach Brazilian Portuguese (written and spoken).

What course can I do next?

After completing all three terms of Level 4, students should join Language & culture level 5