Portuguese via Spanish level 3

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 a general interest in Portuguese with one of the following:

• Native or near native level of Spanish
• A-Level in Spanish
• Portuguese Via Spanish Level 2 of the MLC Evening Programme

What are the objectives of the course?

By the end of the 3-term course you will:

• be able to understand authentic passages on familiar issues and communicate on a variety of subjects using accurate pronunciation and intonation and a range of language and structure
• be able to read and summarize a limited number of authentic texts
• be able to write more complex texts on familiar issues
• have developed intercultural competence further and be conversant with a variety of issues in  Portuguese-speaking countries

How is the course taught?

• A communicative approach is used. All four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing) are practiced, 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 mainly European Portuguese but will also focus on Brazilian pronunciation and grammar by using materials and audio sources from both countries.

What course can I do next?

After completing all three terms of Portuguese via Spanish Level 3, can either join a conventional Level 4 or 5 class, according to individual ability and confidence and following advice from their tutor.