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Portuguese Lessons in Manchester

Do you want to keep on learning? Meet one of our native-speaking tutors for an in-person course! We offer face-to-face lessons in more than 100 languages, including Portuguese. Just tell us which one you want to learn and we will do the rest!

The type of courses we offer:

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

These Portuguese lessons are more general in nature and are targeted at students who have a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival Portugueserequired for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local populationstudents then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, Portuguese-culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular Portuguese examination. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

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

Portuguese lessons 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. Reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in the import/export business, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Even our most basic lesson for beginners will have the student finishing the lesson with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Portuguese, as well as survival Portuguese should a short stay in the country is needed. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

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

Lessons in Portuguese are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs for 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 does not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster Portuguese sessions can be run with as many as 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

You and your colleagues can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified Portuguese tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the lesson 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

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

Testimonials

From our clients all over the world

"Our lessons are both fun and challenging which I think is a good combination!"
Sara Jones

Portuguese course in Milton Keynes.

"I feel confident with listening to/writing/reading Portuguese. Denis is a very patient teacher who is also great at keeping the lessons interesting and fresh."
Alex Richards

Portuguese course in Online.

"The Portuguese lessons are going really well. Elisabete is a really nice and good teacher."
Enrico Massala

Portuguese course in Online.

"The course has gone very well and I am extremely satisfied with my teacher. I learn best under relaxed situations and that's the way she has organised our classes."
Denis Gallagher

Portuguese course in Cork.

"The lessons are going very well. We are working a lot around the speaking and listening skills, which are the areas were I want to improve. I feel I have made important steps forward during this period."
Mariacristina Armellin

Portuguese course in Milton Keynes.

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Orbis Technology Ltd
Language learned: English in London.

Prinovis Liverpool Ltd
Language learned: German in Liverpool.

Timatic Ltd.
Language learned: Italian in Cambridge.