Portuguese 2 (A1- → A1)
Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
Are you f.i. going on exchange study to Lisbon or on holiday to Rio de Janeiro? In this course you will learn the basics of the Portuguese language and help you on your way to starting using Portuguese in daily practice. In Portuguese level 2, you will work towards language level A1.
Please note: this course is given in Dutch.
About this course
Portuguese has few recognisable words. Yet you can learn a lot from this language in a relatively short time. With practical exercises, you will quickly learn to hold a conversation. Although European Portuguese is slightly different from Brazilian, this course will also help you get around Brazil very well.
This course follows on Portuguese level 1, but can also be taken separately if you have A1 level. Not sure what your language level is? Then take our free placement test.
Learning goals
In Portuguese level 2, you will work towards language level A1.
After completing this course you are able to:
- invite someone over, talk about leisure activities, give your opinion, talk on the phone, talk about the weather, plan for the future, go shopping, say you have a pain somewhere, ask something friendly, describe actions in the future, give instructions and advice, describe people, talk about the family.
- express yourself with some nuance in simple situations.
Method
- As a teaching method, we use the book ‘Português em Foco 1’. We work in this course with the textbook and workbook with CD.
- The teacher also uses own teaching material in handouts. Music is also used, as well as role-plays and simulation.
Time investment
- Portuguese 2 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- To ensure that you can benefit the most from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.
Practical
- The teacher will speak Portuguese as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in Portuguese or in Dutch.
- You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
- You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.
Schedule
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Starting date: 14 April 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 14 April 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 21 April 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 28 April 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 5 May 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 12 May 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 19 May 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 26 May 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 2 June 2026 20:15 21:45 Tuesday 9 June 2026 20:15 21:45 -
Starting date: 16 April 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Thursday 16 April 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 23 April 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 30 April 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 7 May 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 21 May 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 28 May 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 4 June 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 11 June 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 18 June 2026 18:30 20:00
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
