Portuguese 2 (A1- → A1)

Level: Beginner (0/A2)

Portuguese 2 (A1- → A1)

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.

230,-

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Starting from 11 November 2025

- 13 November 2025

- 5 February 2026

+ 1 more start dates

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Schedule

  • Starting date: 11 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Tuesday 11 November 2025 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 18 November 2025 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 25 November 2025 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 2 December 2025 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 9 December 2025 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 16 December 2025 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 6 January 2026 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 13 January 2026 18:30 20:00
    Tuesday 20 January 2026 18:30 20:00

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  • Starting date: 13 November 2025 (Utrecht)
    Day Date Start End
    Thursday 13 November 2025 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 20 November 2025 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 27 November 2025 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 4 December 2025 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 11 December 2025 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 18 December 2025 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 8 January 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 15 January 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 22 January 2026 18:30 20:00

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  • Starting date: 5 February 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Thursday 5 February 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 12 February 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 19 February 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 26 February 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 5 March 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 12 March 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 19 March 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 26 March 2026 18:30 20:00
    Thursday 2 April 2026 18:30 20:00

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  • Starting date: 5 February 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
    Day Date Start End
    Thursday 5 February 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 12 February 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 19 February 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 26 February 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 5 March 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 12 March 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 19 March 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 26 March 2026 20:15 21:45
    Thursday 2 April 2026 20:15 21:45

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