Portuguese Facts
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 has over 210 million native speakers worldwide, making it the world's seventh most popular language
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified Portuguese teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
Book now / EnquiryPortuguese 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.
Book now / EnquiryThese 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.
Book now / Enquiry2 or more people can benefit studying Portuguese together as these Portuguese courses are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Portuguese Course or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Course). 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 do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Portuguese Courses can be experienced by up to 12 people.
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The capital of the England and the UK, London is one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural hubs; and has massive influence in politics, entertainment, media, education, fashion and all the arts, contributing to its status as one of the major cities in the world. It was the first city in the world to reach a population of one million, and today is the most populated city within city limits in the EU, with a population of over 7,500,000, drawing from a wide range of cultures and religions, and speaking over 300 languages. It is the largest aviation hub in the world, with 5 airports; and a exceptionally major tourist destination, with iconic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.
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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."