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Portuguese Lessons in Birmingham

Of all the languages that can be heard around the city, Portuguese is one of the most enchanting. If you've been thinking about immersing yourself in this fascinating language, there's never been a better time to start Portuguese lessons in Birmingham. Not only does learning Portuguese offer a boost to your social life, it also acts as a cultural passport to the myriad of events celebrating Portuguese and Brazilian heritage right here in the city. From mouth-watering food festivals to soul-stirring musical performances, your proficiency in Portuguese will allow you to enjoy the best things Lusophone cultures have to offer without leaving the city.

The professional merits of learning Portuguese are equally compelling. As business landscapes evolve, proficiency in Portuguese can provide an edge in fields like international trade, tourism, and education. With both Portugal and Brazil becoming increasingly important players on the global stage, having this skill in your arsenal can elevate your career, particularly in a culturally diverse city like Birmingham. And let's not forget the benefits for avid travellers. Whether you're yearning to explore the vibrant streets of Lisbon or the sun-drenched beaches of Brazil, your ability to speak and understand Portuguese will enrich your experiences, opening up a whole new world for you to explore. Don't hesitate—expand your horizons by learning Portuguese today!

Why Study Portuguese in Birmingham?

Learn Portuguese for Work and Travel

In today's globalised world, being bilingual is a significant asset, and in a bustling, diverse city like Birmingham, it can give you a clear professional edge. Numerous local companies, such as HSBC and Jaguar Land Rover, are actively seeking bilingual candidates to improve their communication with international partners. This means that once you become fluent in the language, you'll have the opportunity to help these and many other companies negotiate deals and foster cultural understanding with businesses from around the globe.

For entrepreneurs, the advantages are plentiful. Knowing Portuguese will open the door to a large and untapped market, allowing you to diversify and reach new clients. Whether you're running a local restaurant or a tech startup, the ability to communicate effortlessly in Portuguese can make your business more appealing to a broader audience. Moreover, it will provide networking opportunities with Portuguese-speaking business owners and clients, who can offer unique perspectives and insights.

Alternatively, if the reason you're studying Portuguese is to improve your trips to Lusophone countries, you're in for an extraordinary experience. Being able to communicate in the native language will drastically enrich your travel escapades to countries like Brazil, Portugal, Mozambique, and Angola. You'll be able to do things like order food, ask for directions, and negotiate prices at local markets without resorting to English. Plus, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the culture and customs and connect with locals in a way that most monolingual tourists cannot. All in all, learning Portuguese can turn a good trip into an unforgettable journey, offering a more nuanced and enriching experience that you'll cherish for a lifetime. So, what are you waiting for to start working on your Portuguese?

Learn Portuguese for Social

For those with a keen interest in immersing themselves in Lusophone cultures, learning Portuguese can be a transformative experience, especially in a city as culturally rich as Birmingham. The city regularly hosts a wide array of cultural events where Portuguese learners can put their skills to use, allowing them to dive deep into the intricacies of Portuguese and Brazilian traditions. One such event that exemplifies the city's vibrant cultural scene is the Brazilian Day Birmingham Festival.

This family-friendly event, which takes place every July, offers a feast for the senses. While anyone can attend, speaking Portuguese will significantly enrich your experience of the festival. You'll be able to understand the cheerful lyrics of samba songs, engage in conversations with native speakers, and grasp the cultural significance of each performance you witness. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to try delicious Brazilian dishes and even ask the cooks how they're made—all in Portuguese!

Whether you're Brazilian or just fascinated by the culture, the festival promises a day filled with fun, food, and meaningful connections. Learning Portuguese will enable you to not only enjoy the Brazilian Day Festival to its fullest, but also understand the cultural subtleties that make Lusophone cultures so compelling. If you're in Birmingham and looking to enrich your cultural understanding, learning Portuguese is your gateway to a world of vibrant traditions, unforgettable festivals, and deep-rooted customs.

Learn Portuguese for Culture

In Birmingham, a city renowned for its cultural diversity and inclusive communities, learning Portuguese offers tremendous social benefits. The International Friends Language Exchange, held every week at O'Neill's Broad Street, is a perfect place to start. This event offers a relaxed setting where you can practise your newfound Portuguese skills with native speakers and learners alike. Located conveniently on Broad Street, it's the go-to destination for language enthusiasts who are keen to engage in cultural exchange while enjoying a pint or a coffee.

Another noteworthy event to pencil into your social calendar is the Birmingham Language Exchange, which takes place at various pubs and cafés around the city. Like the International Friends Language Exchange, it provides a casual atmosphere that's conducive to learning and making new friends. The unique part is that each event could be at a different venue, adding a sense of adventure as you hop around Birmingham's coolest spots, practising Portuguese all the while.

Where to learn Portuguese in and around Birmingham?

If you're interested in learning Portuguese near you in Birmingham, you have several options to explore, like the courses offered by the University of Birmingham or the free resources that can be found at the various public libraries. However, for a more personalised and flexible learning experience, the best place to study Portuguese is undoubtedly Listen & Learn. Our face-to-face courses in Birmingham are tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your advanced skills, our qualified instructors are dedicated to ensuring you reach your desired level of fluency. We offer the convenience of scheduling classes at times that fit your busy lifestyle, and you can even choose the location, be it your home, workplace, or a public setting. If you're ready to start your journey to fluency in Portuguese, send us a quick enquiry today.

The type of courses we offer:

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General Portuguese

This set of Portuguese tutorials are less specific and more targeted for those who want to get a range of different things from learning Portuguese. Even though all novice students will cover survival Portuguese: as well as Portuguese to visit somewhere abroad to make solid contacts with the locals, what do you do from there? It depends on your needs. Those who have benefited from these lessons have been those moving or investing overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people who love to travel all over the world, those interested in Portuguese culture and those who just want to pass a specific examination in Portuguese. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business Portuguese

These Portuguese Lessons are intended for people who really need to learn Portuguese to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette; at higher levels, reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even in our most basic lesson for Beginners, students should expect to end the lesson with basic telephone Portuguese and Portuguese e-mail skills for communication as well as survival Portuguese required for short visits to a country. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business Portuguese

Two or more people can benefit from studying Portuguese together as these Portuguese lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn does not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Portuguese Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business Portuguese

Our native speaker qualified Portuguese language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not available, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business Portuguese

Two or more people can benefit studying Portuguese together as these Portuguese lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Portuguese Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

Top Tips For…

portuguese Songs

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Amar pelos Dois - Salvador Sobral

Do you like jazz and are looking for new melodies in Portuguese to improve your language skills? Then, Amar pelos Dois is the track you are looking for. It talks about a man who lost the love of his life and describes all the hardships he has to endure to try to find it again. As it’s a track that talks about a lot of figurative situations and uses future subjunctive as in Se um dia alguém preguntar por mim (If one day someone asks me, say that I lived to love you), it’s more suitable for intermediate or advanced students. Check out the song here!

portuguese Songs

Tu e Eu- Diogo Piçarra

Looking to improve your European Portuguese skills while listening to a great song? Then, Tu e Eu is a great option for intermediate and advanced students to take their vocabulary to the next level, while improving their comprehension and pronunciation. This track is a romantic piece that describes the feelings between two childhood sweethearts that get together after decades of not seeing each other. With phrases like Se a idade não perdoar, e quando não me ouvires cantar, you’ll get to see how the future subjunctive is used in context, while learning pronunciation specific to Portugal. Check out the song here!

Meu Amor de Longe- Raquel Tavares

Are you looking to learn European Portuguese but find it hard to find TV series and songs that help you improve your pronunciation and comprehension? Look no further than Raquel Tavares’ music. Meu amor de longe, for example, is a fado song, characterised by a mournful tune that sings about the sea and a lost love. With this track, you’ll get familiar with saudades, a term that refers to a feeling of nostalgia about something that may or may not have happened. It’s also full of words about love and loss, so it’s a great chance to build up your vocabulary! Check out the song here!

portuguese Youtube Channels

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Wuant

If you are bored of watching the same type of content on YouTube all the time, then you should try Wuant’s channel and take advantage of the opportunity to learn Portuguese at the same time! Wuant uploads content that touches on a wide variety of topics, from travel vlogs to popular memes in Brazil, curiosities about their culture, art and music commentaries and even experiments. This means that, besides learning new expressions in Brazilian Portuguese, you will surely get to know more about their culture and traditions. Click here to subscribe!

portuguese Youtube Channels

Canal Canalha

This YouTube channel is run by actor and comedian Julio Cocielo, who posts parodies, vlogs and interviews with other celebrities. He also covers major events in Brazil (such as sporting events or elections), as well as personal stories, so can enjoy a window into life in Brazil (in addition to learning a lot about their language). For example, one of his most popular videos features him proposing to his girlfriend, so this is a great opportunity to learn vocabulary related to love and relationships, such as casa conmigo? (marry me), um casal (a couple), meu namorado (my boyfriend), and more. Click here to subscribe!

Hello Rusty

Are you struggling to find real-life materials to develop your listening skills as a beginner Brazilian Portuguese learner? If that’s your case, you should subscribe to Hello Rusty’s YouTube channel! This space is run by Rusty, a Brazilian teacher who is passionate about teaching Portuguese to speakers of other languages. She covers basic grammar (such as the alphabet, how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs, punctuation) and vocabulary. Plus, she has materials on how to pronounce words correctly while doing something meaningful, such as preparing delicious brigadeiro. Click here to subscribe!

portuguese News

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Folha de Sao Paulo

Folha de Sao Paulo is a great channel to keep up with what is going on around the world while practising your language skills. This channel is more suitable for advanced students of Portuguese, as analyses of the news are detailed and make use of advanced vocabulary. The organisation also has a website where you can read news articles related to politics, cinema, international affairs, climate change, and more. Keep in mind that there is a paywall, so you will only be able to read a couple of articles per day before you have to pay. Read the news in Portuguese here!

portuguese News

Diário de Notícias

Diário de Notícias is a superb online resource for those looking to learn European Portuguese while staying informed. On this website, you will find articles about what is going on in Portugal and around the world. You can find articles related to sports (desportos), opinion (opiniao), culture (cultura), or the country (país), along with their relevant vocabulary. The articles are usually long and use complicated terms, so they are more suited for intermediate to advanced students. The videos don’t include any subtitles, so take this into account if you intend to watch them. Read the news in Portuguese here!

Veja

Veja is a popular news channel in Brazil, famous for its weekly magazine that can be found in every single waiting room and news stand across the country. In addition to the printed version, you can find the magazine online (non-subscribers can read 3-4 articles a week for free). Some of the topics they touch include fashion, international news, celebrities, and others. Go from knowing nothing to a lot about any topic by reading one of their long, informative articles that will introduce you to the most useful and common Portuguese vocabulary. Read the news in Portuguese here!

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Portuguese course in Birmingham.

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Portuguese course in Milton Keynes.

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Portuguese course in Bournemouth.

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