Portuguese - Beginner

Course Description

This is an express class that meets once per week for 6 consecutive weeks: July 23 – August 27. Introduces basic phrases and vocabulary with an emphasis on pronunciation and fundamental grammar in Brazilian Portuguese. Students will learn to introduce themselves and talk about their daily activities. Topics: family, work, studies, and travel Objectives: definite and indefinite articles, pronouns, possessive pronouns, numbers, colors, simple nouns and adjectives, gender and number agreement, the simple present tense, and the use of "ser" and "estar" Textbook: Ponto de Encontro, 2nd Edition, Preliminary Lesson–Chapter 2