Beginners Portuguese Course. Term 2
Monday 23rd February 4.45pm to 5.45pm
6 Weeks.
£60.00
In Term 2, students expand their Portuguese skills by learning how to talk about the past and describe everyday experiences with more confidence. We begin with the Pretérito Perfeito Simples, a key tense used to talk about completed actions, allowing learners to say what they did, where they went, and what happened.
Students then explore useful conversational tools such as “já” (already), expressions of quantity, and practical sentence structures that make conversations sound more natural. We also introduce reflexive verbs, which are essential for talking about daily actions like waking up, getting ready, and going to bed. Using these verbs, students practice describing their daily routine in Portuguese.
The term continues with practical, real-life language for making bookings and eating out, helping students navigate restaurants and reservations with ease. Learners also study the gerúndio, used to describe actions in progress, and practice applying it in everyday situations. Term 2 concludes with a general review, bringing together all grammar and vocabulary learned so far to strengthen confidence and fluency.
You will need to purchase the 'Portuguese in 3 Months' book available here.
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Meet your tutor Mariafrancesca Greca:
I am a multilingual educator currently teaching Italian at Exeter University, with a rich and varied background in teaching, administration, tourism, and customer service. I hold a Master’s degree in International Tourism Management from Leeds Beckett University and a degree in Political Sciences from the University of Naples “Orientale.”
My passion for languages and culture has shaped both my studies and my life. I studied Portuguese at university in Naples and later lived and worked in Portugal across different cities and contexts. Portugal remains close to me not only through these experiences but also because of my husband’s family, whom we visit often.
Over the years, I have volunteered in schools and community centres, preparing language clubs, assisting teachers, and teaching Italian and Portuguese. These opportunities have allowed me to share my love of languages while supporting learners of all ages.
I now live in Teignmouth with my husband, our daughter, and our dog Betty.
Please note there is a booking fee per transaction. £1.00 online or by telephone, 50p at the box office.
