Whether you study Portuguese for professional or academic reasons, or if you are looking at the combination of a vacation and a language course, a course in Portugal will be a memorable experience.
Living in a Portuguese home will help you to gain familiarity with the language. You’ll get to progress your language skills, have a lot of fun, and see new places in your free time.
Schools
Some schools have a tradition of decades of high quality Portuguese language teaching, combining competence, flexibility and friendliness. Over the years thousands of students have studied, and many returned for another course. The teaching methods have become more sophisticated, audio/visual systems refined, and a greater variety of options have been made available to students.
Schools believe their responsibilities are not confined to the four walls of the classroom: the aim is to provide students with a full cultural experience of the Portuguese way life, gastronomy, music and History of Portugal and of the other 7 Portuguese speaking countries in the world.
Courses
Adult Courses
Adult courses are offered throughout Portugal. All courses can be taken as standard or intensive classes and are available to all levels. They can be combined with specific activities or taken on their own. Some activities are provided for all courses and are optional. Extra excursions and activities can be arranged for an additional cost.
Junior Courses
Junior and teen courses run from age 5 up to the age of 18, depending on the location. Accommodation is either with a host family or on campus. Younger teenagers are supervised at all times while older students are given a curfew by their parents which is enforced by host families and schools. In general, classes for Juniors are held in the morning with activities and excursions in the afternoon. Activities provided vary from school to school. Some are included in the price and some are optional particularly for older students who will be given a certain amount of free time. All of the Study Abroad Language Courses for Juniors are designed so that the students gain knowledge of the language primarily, but also to be immersed in the culture of the country they are studying in, and having fun at the same time.
Mature Courses
Mature Courses are aimed exclusively at over 50s although anyone over 50 is also more then welcome to take part in the standard programme also! The mature courses are specifically designed to combine education with culture and a full programme of activities for the more mature student. It is a great opportunity to make new friends, and to also improve your education.
Best Places to Study Portuguese in Portugal
• Lisbon
• Porto
• Algarve
Learn Portuguese in Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital and largest city in Portugal, with a population of almost 480,000 people. Its renovated palaces, magnificent churches and an impressive castle, mirror the city’s rich cultural heritage. Its eclectic blend of neighbourhoods, culture and architecture distinguish this capital city uniquely from the other European capitals and make it a truly fascinating and comprehensive city to visit. The best way to discover Lisbon is to get lost in its narrow streets and up and down roads! Every narrow street will tell you a different story!