Portuguese Facts

Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and Mozambique

Portuguese gets most of its vocabulary from Latin, but has had contributions from pre-Roman inhabitants of Portugal (such as the Phoenicians and Carthaginians), as well as acquiring over 1,000 words from Arabic from the influence of Moorish Iberia

Spanish is the most similar major world language to Portuguese, but there are major differences between the two, such as having very different words for common words, different spellings for similar sounds, consistently different word endings, and rules involving whether to use the definite article ('the') or not

Portuguese Courses in Crawley

Our native-speaking qualified Portuguese teachers can guide you and your group at your work or at home, at a time convenient to you. Classes can take place on any day of the week - even weekends - morning, afternoon or evening. If needs be, if meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you.

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Portuguese 1 to 1 Business

Those who would benefit the most from these Portuguese tutorials are those who feel they need to learn Portuguese to help them out in their business lives. For starters, learning salutations and business etiquette is integral; once these have been practiced then reading and writing courses can start. Typical studiers have been those involved in international import/export, negotiations and acquisitions, those in multinational companies requiring another language, and those working in any way with international governments and relevant administration. Just our simplest course for beginners will have students finishing the lessons with basic telephone and e-mail Portuguese, as well as survival Portuguese should a visit to the country be necessary.

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Portuguese 1 to 1 General

Portuguese courses of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Portuguese - needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'; those studying Portuguese usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefitted from these Portuguese classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts in Portuguese culture, and those enthusiastic to pass a specific exam in Portuguese.

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Portuguese Group Lessons

Courses in Portuguese are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One Portuguese Course or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Course). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster Portuguese sessions can be run with as many as 12 people.

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Crawley

A town in West Sussex with a population of just under 100,000, Crawley is an historic unparished borough. The town grew beyond expectations with the advent of the railway in the mid 19th century, its position between London and on the turnpike to the holiday resort of Brighton bringing it untold development. Recent development owes much to the nearby London Gatwick Airport - the busiest single-runway airport in the world. Crawley also offers modern shopping facilities and leisure centres, as well as historic churches and libraries.

 

Portuguese Testimonials

"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."

John Q., Buenos Aires

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