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Portuguese Lessons in Bristol

If you live in Bristol and are interested in learning the fascinating Portuguese language, you’ll be happy to know that it’s among the most popular non-official languages used in the city. This comes as no surprise if you take into account that, according to the 2011 census, at least 15% of the city’s total population were born outside the UK, so it’s not unusual to find residents that were born in countries like Brazil, Portugal, Angola or Mozambique. What’s more, you’ll find many institutions, restaurants, stores and events that celebrate Lusophone cultures, as well as different social groups where you can practice the language and boost your skills.

As you can imagine, if you decide to become a fluent Portuguese speaker in Bristol, the way you experience the city will change dramatically, as you’ll access more job opportunities, make more friends in the local foreign-born community and become more knowledgable about the world as you explore the different traditions, customs and rituals held in Portuguese-speaking countries. On top of that, you’ll feel much more at ease when travelling, as you’ll be able to communicate with the many Portuguese native speakers you can across all continents.

Why Study Portuguese in Bristol?

Learn Portuguese for Work and Travel

Among the many reasons why you should start a Portuguese course, one of the most attractive is that learning this widespread language will make you much more employable. If you’re currently looking for a job in Bristol, you have probably realised that the local job market is quite competitive, so having useful language skills like Portuguese on your CV is almost a necessity to stand out in job interviews. Additionally, if you become bilingual, you’ll have access to unique positions in the city such as Portuguese-speaking Senior Management Accountant for Reed, Portuguese-speaking Contract Specialist for Integreon and Portuguese-speaking Customer Service for Maidenhead.

Another reason why so many people are learning Portuguese in the area is that there are many job openings for native English speakers in incredible places like Rio De Janeiro or São Paulo in Brazil, where in addition to teaching English, you can find interesting job positions like News Associate Editor for Argus Media and many other translating jobs that would allow you to live there and enjoy a comfortable life near the beach.

Learn Portuguese for Social

A great community you might want to join is The Bristol-Oporto Association, which welcomes anyone who wants to know more about the Portuguese people, their language and culture and the beautiful city of Oporto. They have a wonderful newsletter you can read which is full of information about all things Portuguese and outlines the most important events in Bristol that celebrate the culture, including Portuguese film, theatre, music, fado, wine tastings, dinners and special holidays like Dia do Portugal and São João. They also organise many trips to Porto and other Portuguese cities, so if you want to travel there with a group of people who are as fascinated by Portuguese culture and language as you are, don’t hesitate to contact this friendly association.

Learn Portuguese for Culture

Do you want to meet other language enthusiasts in the city? If so, you should attend the events organized by Bristol Language Exchange, where you’ll find native Portuguese speakers and learners of all levels with whom to have conversations and practice your skills. These events are completely free and take place online and at local pubs like The Ship Inn, located at 8 Lower Park Row. If you’ve just started learning the language, don’t worry, as learners of all levels are welcome and you can attend even if you just want to listen to other people speaking Portuguese or help out native speakers improve their English. Although most of the face-to-face meetings are open for speakers of all languages, you can also check out the online Portuguese meetings. These, however, are not free, as there are teachers present at the event to help you out with your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. 

If, in addition to learning the language, you want to immerse yourself in Portuguese and Brazilian culture, you should check out the events organized by The Bristol Portuguese Society. They hold regular social activities like club nights, movie nights, networking events, language classes, a native network, and visits to all the amazing local Portuguese and Brazilian restaurants in the area, so it’s a great group to consider joining in the city to meet other like-minded people who feel as passionate about Lusophone cultures as you do.

Where to learn Portuguese in and around Bristol?

There are many ways of learning Portuguese in Bristol, so no matter what your language goals or learning style is, you’ll find effective ways to become fluent. If you are the sort of learner who likes to learn on their own and look for their own resources, you might want to check out the Bristol Central Library, located at College Green. Here, you’ll find wonderful books, records and other useful materials that can help you develop the skills you need to communicate confidently. If you’re already an advanced learner, you should check out Colloquial Portuguese: the Complete Language Course, by Joao Sampaio, a great book which was specially written for self-study and offers a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Portuguese. Alternatively, if you are looking for a language course in an academic setting to get a certification or add Portuguese to your degree, you’ll be glad to know that the Bristol University has a School of Languages where you can study Portuguese at all levels and also learn about Portuguese history, literature and the cultural links between Portugal and other Lusophone countries.

However, as good as these options are, the best way to become a fluent speaker in Bristol is to start a language course at Listen & Learn. What sets Listen & Learn apart is that we offer language courses that are completely personalised to our student’s interests, language level and goals. On top of that, it’s the most comfortable way to learn Portuguese, as you can have your lessons at home, in your office or anywhere you are, as we offer online classes as well. Don’t waste any more time! Send us a quick enquiry now and we’ll get in contact within the next 24 hours!

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

These lessons in Portuguese are meant for those who feel that learning Portuguese would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefited have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even in our most fundamental beginner's lesson, students can anticipate ending the lesson with basic telephone Portuguese and e-mail Portuguese skills for communicating, as well as survival Portuguese if a short visit to 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

The Portuguese lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons). 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 does not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people though In-Company Taster Portuguese Lessons can be run with 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

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 that works best for 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 fitting for you, you can attend the lesson at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant lesson materials. 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

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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 Bournemouth.

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