What will you in Complete Portuguese Course: Portuguese for Beginners Course
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Read and pronounce Portuguese sounds—vowels, nasal diphthongs, and the unfamiliar “ão”
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Introduce yourself, ask and answer basic questions, and use polite/formal speech (tu vs. você)
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Conjugate regular and key irregular verbs in present, past (pretérito perfeito), and future tenses
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Apply essential grammar: articles, noun-adjective agreement, prepositions, and negation
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Build practical vocabulary for travel, dining, family, time, and daily routines
Program Overview
Module 1: Pronunciation & Alphabet
30 minutes
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Portuguese alphabet overview and clear articulation of vowels vs. nasal sounds
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Liaison rules and practicing “ç,” “lh,” “nh,” and “rr”
Module 2: Greetings & Basic Conversations
45 minutes
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Saying “Olá,” “Como vai?,” “Prazer em conhecer,” and formal vs. informal address
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Key courtesy phrases: por favor, obrigado/obrigada, com licença
Module 3: Nouns, Articles & Adjectives
1 hour
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Definite and indefinite articles (o, a, os, as / um, uma, uns, umas)
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Gender and plural formation; adjective agreement in gender and number
Module 4: Present Tense Verbs & Sentence Structure
1 hour
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Conjugating regular –ar, –er, –ir verbs; essential irregulars: ser, estar, ter, ir
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Forming affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences
Module 5: Past & Future Tenses
1 hour
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Pretérito perfeito and pretérito imperfeito forms for common verbs
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Simple future tense (futuro do presente) and expressing plans
Module 6: Everyday Vocabulary & Dialogues
1 hour
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Themes: numbers, days, months, family, food, directions, time expressions
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Role-play: ordering in a café, asking for directions, making appointments
Module 7: Listening & Speaking Practice
45 minutes
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Native-speed dialogues with comprehension exercises
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Shadowing drills and fill-in-the-blank listening quizzes
Module 8: Practical Review & Next Steps
30 minutes
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Mixed-module quiz, writing prompts, and speaking assignment
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Resources for continued learning: Portuguese media, apps, and language partners
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Job Outlook
- Portuguese proficiency opens opportunities in tourism, international trade, and customer service in Brazil, Portugal, and beyond
- Valuable for roles in translation, teaching, and global business communications
- Supports study-abroad, remote work for Lusophone markets, and cultural exchange programs
- Lays the groundwork for advancing to B1/B2 levels and DEPLE++ or CAPLE certifications
