Portuguese 3 course (A1 → A1+)
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
Have you followed Portuguese level 2? Or do you already have knowledge of Portuguese and do you want to take your language skills to the next level? In Portuguese level 3, you will work towards language level A1+.
255,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 12 November 2025
- 3 February 2026
- 5 February 2026
More infoAbout this course
In Portuguese level 3, you will work towards language level A1+.
During the course, you will learn to:
- read a map and describe a city.
- talk about past events.
- put forward an argument.
- talk about festivals and traditions.
This course follows on Portuguese level 2, 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 3 course, you will work towards language level A1+.
After completing this course you are:
- able to express yourself with some nuance in simple situations.
- able to describe past actions.
- more confident when speaking to native Portuguese speakers.
- ready for the Portuguese level 4 course.
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 simulations.
Time investment
- Portuguese 3 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: 12 November 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 12 November 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 19 November 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 26 November 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 3 December 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 10 December 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 17 December 2025 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 7 January 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 14 January 2026 20:15 21:45 Wednesday 21 January 2026 20:15 21:45 -
Starting date: 3 February 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 17 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 24 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 3 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 10 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 17 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 24 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 31 March 2026 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 5 February 2026 (Utrecht)
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
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
