Portuguese Facts
The Portuguese-Japanese 'Nippo Jisho' of 1603 was the first dictionary of Japanese in a European language, which was a product of Jesuit missionaries in Japan
Portuguese has over 210 million native speakers worldwide, making it the world's seventh most popular language
Portuguese is a pluricentric language, with two main groups of dialects: those of Brazil, and those of the 'Old World'
Portuguese Courses in Cardiff
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 suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided.
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Portuguese courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Portuguese to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Portuguese, as well as survival Portuguese should a short stay in the country be needed.
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These courses in Portuguese are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Portuguese to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Portuguese history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Portuguese, this is the choice for you.
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The Portuguese courses are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Portuguese Course or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Course). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Portuguese Courses can be run with up to 12 people.
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Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales, found on the south coast of the country, and is the largest and most important city in the country, with a population of roughly 320,000. It came to prominence in the early 19th century as a major port for the transport of coal. It was made a city in 1905 as it grew to become the largest settlement in Wales and became a major centre of culture, sport and history in the UK. It is also a centre for tourism, with many hotels, restaurants and retail outlets thriving in the city centre.
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"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."
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