Portuguese

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Spoken across four continents, Portuguese opens the door to different cultures and traditions around the world. In our courses, you’ll learn European Portuguese and explore how it differs from Brazilian Portuguese.

Course formats and levels

Our Portuguese beginner courses are group courses that are held on location. Our intermediate and advanced courses are one-on-one courses that take place online.

Group courses (A1 - A2)

From the very first group lesson, an experienced teacher will help you build on your vocabulary and understand how the language works. You’ll use traditional learning methods as well as online learning tools, such as Quizlet and social media. You learn European Portuguese, the Portuguese language spoken in Portugal. There is also time spent on the difference between Portuguese of Portugal and Portuguese of Brazil. The course not only focuses on speaking and listening skills. Additional work on grammar, as well as reading and writing skills, will support you in the language learning process. Your teacher will be a (near-) native speaker, and the group lessons will be conducted in Portuguese. Instructions will only be given in Dutch or English if it’s absolutely necessary.

Online one-on-one courses (B1 - B2)

This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.  

Portuguese B1 and B2 are one-on-one courses with a modern, task-oriented approach. The courses combine web-based self-study, independent study from a book and interactive online one-to-one sessions with the tutor. The web-based self-study component is supplemented with effective language training on www.quizlet.com and study materials developed by the Language Centre. The focus is on speaking and listening skills.

After completing a course, you’ll be able to talk about daily activities, understand advertising and simple news items and give an opinion.

Click here to review the CEFR levels.

Fast facts

  • From beginner to intermediate level
  • English CEFR level B1 is a requirement
  • Start in February and September
  • Certificate upon successful completion of course
Group courses
  • levels A1 and A2
  • 14 sessions of 2 hours on campus
  • Group size: 12-14 students
  • 4 hours of independent study preparation per lesson
One-on-one online courses
  • levels B1 and B2
  • 8 sessions, 30 minutes each
  • One-on-one: practice speaking directly with your teacher
  • Entirely online: web-based and interactive
  • Focus on speaking and listening skills for real-world communication
  • 10 hours of independent study per session


Pricing 

  • UM students: €475
  • UM employees, UM alumni & MUMC+ employees: €475
  • All other participants: €605

The course materials are not included in the course fee. 

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Course level check

If you have no prior knowledge of Portuguese, you can simply register for Portuguese A1. 

If you would like to take any of the other levels, you must first successfully complete the previous level or demonstrate a comparable level of Portuguese. Otherwise, you can make an appointment for a course level check.

Course level checks take place by appointment only on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Please send an email to Karin Bartelet and indicate which course level you wish to follow, your current level and propose several available dates and times. She will get in touch to advise the correct course. If needed an intake meeting will be scheduled. The outcome of the test is final (cannot be discussed). If necessary, we will change your registration accordingly.  

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Certificate and ECTS credits

After successfully completing a course, you will receive a digital certificate by email. To be eligible for a certificate, you must attend at least 12 of the 14 lessons, be present at the final exam and have satisfactory results. One course is worth 3 ECTS credits. Whether these credits are acknowledged depends on your faculty. Please consult with your faculty or home university if these credits will be accepted as part of your programme. 

Our Portuguese courses

NB As this course starts in February and September, registration opens in respectively December and July. For more info on our annual course schedule, click here.


This is a group course that takes place on campus.

Portuguese A1

Portuguese A1 is suitable for people with no prior knowledge of Portuguese. An intake is not necessary.


Once you have finished this module, you will be able to:

  • greet people as well as introducing yourself and others;
  • ask for their personal details and give them to them;
  • place and describe things;
  • talk about daily activities, including the days and time;
  • talk about your home, your clothes;
  • talk about family and someone's character and describing their appearance;
  • ask about products and prices in shops, transport options, or ordering something in a restaurant;
  • accept or reject an invitation;
  • talk about leisure, holidays and cultural activities;
  • ask and point the way, giving instructions;
  • learn to have simple conversations in the present, past and future;
  • You also learn about the differences between the Portuguese of Portugal and Brasil​.
     
     

Course material

The paper book can be ordered via Bol.com, Amazone, Intertaal and LIDEL (the Portuguese publisher of the book). Please note: the delivery time can be three weeks through all points of sale. The shipping costs of one book from Portugal are approximately € 17.50.

 


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This is a group course that takes place on campus.

Portuguese A2

You have basic knowledge of the Portuguese language and/or you have completed the A1 course. An intake is necessary if you do not have an A1 certificate.


Once you have completed this course you will be able to:

  • talk in the present, future and past tense about everyday activities such as work, study, free time, vacation, shopping, health and lifestyle;
  • tell about yourself, about your present and about your past;
  • give your opinion on various matters;
  • understand advertisements and instructions;
  • talk about movies, documentaries, parties;
  • talking about the weather;
  • talking about stress, (healthy) food and sports;
  • understand simple news items;
  • talk about current topics, e.g. climate change;
  • talk about cultural differences.

You learn to use some new tenses, both in the past tense and in the future tense. You will also learn about the differences between the Portuguese of Portugal and the Portuguese of Brazil.

 

Course material

The paper book can be ordered via Bol.com, Amazone, Intertaal and LIDEL (the Portuguese publisher of the book). Please note: the delivery time can be three weeks through all points of sale. The shipping costs of one book from Portugal are approximately € 17.50.


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This is an online one-on-one course.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2minus level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher.  This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing this module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

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This is an online one-on-one course.

Portuguese B1

You have followed at least two Portuguese courses and you can make yourself understood in the most common situations. An intake is required if you do not have an A2 certificate.


In this course you will learn:

  • to give presentations on a current topic and lead a discussion;
  • to read and comment on articles/texts from the media;
  • to compare your country with Portugal in terms of culture and current topics such as the environment, climate, emigration, and technology;
  • to understand simple interviews;
  • expressing doubts, your opinion, arguing;
  • expressing dreams, wishes and feelings;
  • talking about unreal circumstances and situations;
  • to use Portuguese expressions;
  • to use some tenses of the Conjuntivo (the subjunctive);
  • about the differences between the Portuguese of Portugal and the Portuguese of Brazil.

 

Course material

The paper book can be ordered via Bol.com, Amazone, Intertaal and LIDEL (the Portuguese publisher of the book). Please note: the delivery time can be three weeks through all points of sale. The shipping costs of one book from Portugal are approximately € 17.50.

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This is an online one-on-one course.

Portuguese B2

Portuguese B2 is intended for people who can make themselves understood in Portuguese in all situations. For example, because you have lived in Portugal, Brazil a Portuguese-speaking country in Africa, or you have followed a number of courses. An intake is necessary if you do not have a B1 certificate.


In this course you will learn:

  • to give presentations on a current topic and lead a debate;
  • to formulate (im)probabilities, possibilities and hypotheses;
  • to formulate goals;
  • to express doubts, wishes, feelings and your opinion;
  • more about the Portuguese language, history, culture, traditions and gastronomy;
  • to know a number of well-known (historical) Portuguese people;
  • about Portuguese products, brands and art forms;
  • about symbolism and Portuguese superstition;
  • about tourism in Portugal;
  • to use more tenses of the Conjuntivo (the subjunctive).

 

Course material

The paper book can be ordered via Bol.com, Amazone, Intertaal and LIDEL (the Portuguese publisher of the book). Please note: the delivery time can be three weeks through all points of sale. The shipping costs of one book from Portugal are approximately € 17.50.

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This is a one-on-one course that takes place online.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2-level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing the third module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

Course material

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This is a one-on-one course that takes place online.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2-level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing the third module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

Course material

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This is a one-on-one course that takes place online.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2-level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing the third module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

Course material

Your Dynamic Snippet will be displayed here... This message is displayed because you did not provided both a filter and a template to use.

This is a one-on-one course that takes place online.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2-level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing the third module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

Course material

Your Dynamic Snippet will be displayed here... This message is displayed because you did not provided both a filter and a template to use.

This is a one-on-one course that takes place online.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2-level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing the third module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

Course material

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This is a one-on-one course that takes place online.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2-level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing the third module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

Course material

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This is a one-on-one course that takes place online.

Russian A2plus is suitable for people with basic knowledge of Russian (A2-level). Registering for this course is only possible when you have passed the previous course or had an intake with the teacher. This program spans 8 dynamic modules, blending interactive sessions with your dedicated teacher and independent study.

 

After completing the third module, you will be able to:

  • engage in conversations about daily activities and interests;
  • talk about holidays and traditions in different countries;
  • talk about clothes and get around in the shops;
  • discuss the weather;
  • talk about families and relationships;
  • ask the way and give directions;
  • tell how you spent holidays, discuss travel plans;
  • talk about the future, short- and long-term plans;
  • engage in a discussion, express your point of view, agree or disagree with others.

 

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