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Portuguese Lessons in Gold Coast

Are you too busy to attend a language school? Too tired of long commutes? With our flexible in-person private lessons, you can make the most of your time and learn a new language faster than with any other method. Our courses are face-to-face, personalized, and the quickest way to start speaking Portuguese.

The type of courses we offer:

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

Portuguese lessons of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Portugueseneeded 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 benefited 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 for Portuguese culture and those hoping to pass a specific exam in Portuguese. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

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

These Portuguese lessons are driven towards people who have a requirement to learn Portuguese to bolster their work output. For novices, you will find it useful to learn basic greetings and business etiquette. Once you have become more proficient, then reading and writing will come to the fore. Typical students include those concerned with imports and exports, those seeking work in multinational companies, international negotiations and anyone working with international colleagues or administration. Even in our most rudimentary lesson for beginnners, students can expect to finish with decent telephone and e-mail Portuguese, as well as a good enough grip on the language for a short trip to the country where the language is spoken. 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

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, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not available, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books 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

If there are two or more of you with the same level of Portuguese, the same targets within the language and are able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Portuguese lessons can also be made available for Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons. Listen & Learn does not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, though Taster lessons in Portuguese can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Enquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test

Top Tips For…

portuguese Songs

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Sozinho- Caetano Veloso

Caetano Veloso is a prolific Brazilian artist that produced jewels like Sozinho. This is a great song for beginner and intermediate-level students of Portuguese looking to increase their vocabulary and improve their listening comprehension while listening to beautiful, catchy songs. Sozinho (in English, Alone) talks about being alone but not lonely and urges listeners to take advantage of the time you have available to get to know yourself better, so it has a great message. Plus, you’ll pick up some words related to moments of the day like noite (the night), de manha (in the morning) or meio dia (noon). Listen to the song here!

portuguese Songs

Mas que Nada- Jorge Ben Jor

Jorge Ben Jor’s top hit is Mas que nada, a great song that is useful to practise your Portuguese skills and learn new vocabulary in context. Beginners will certainly benefit from this song because it’s sung using the present simple tense and doesn’t use complicated structures. Also, you can pick up some very common expressions, like tudo legal (everything is OK) or bom dia (good day). This song will also help you improve your pronunciation, as the singer has a clear accent and sings relatively slowly, allowing you to mimic the sounds easily as you sing along! Sing along to this romantic song!

Aquarela- Toquinho

Toquinho is a bossa nova and pop composer from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who produced great music, like Aquarela, a song to put your Portuguese into practice. The song speaks about the poetic persona’s childhood, who remembers beautiful moments he spent with this family. So, it’s a great track to learn the colours, like yellow (amarelo), red (vermelho), blue (azul) and green (verde). The pace is slow and it has a catchy rhythm, so you will not only learn the language, but also you’ll brighten your day! Listen to the song here!

portuguese Youtube Channels

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Virgínia Fonseca

Are you looking to improve your European Portuguese skills and take your pronunciation to the next level? Then, Virgínia Fonseca’s channel might be a good option for you. She records vlogs about lifestyle and travel, so you will get to see a lot of beautiful places in Portugal while you learn more about their culture and traditions. For example, her most popular video is called “My first airplane trip” (primera viagem de aviao), where you can learn how to name different parts of the plane, luggage (malas) and the trip itself (a viagem), as well as other expressions that are useful for travelling! Subscribe to the channel here!

portuguese Youtube Channels

Rezende Evil

If you are looking to have a good laugh and improve your Portuguese at the same time, then Rezende Evil is the channel for you. The content is related to TV shows, movies, and celebrities popular in Portugal today, so in addition to studying the language, you will learn more about the culture. For example, you will find commentaries about La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), a Spanish series that became famous in Portugal. Most of the videos are captioned and include little to no slang, so you can subscribe to this channel whatever your level, even if you are a beginner. Subscribe to the channel here!

Hello Rusty

If you are a beginner or intermediate-level student of Brazilian Portuguese looking for real-life, motivating materials to improve your language skills, you should subscribe to Hello Rusty’s YouTube channel. The owner is a Brazilian teacher with years of experience teaching Portuguese to English speakers and she provides invaluable tips about how to improve in a painless way. Browse through the playlists and you will find videos related to grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and other crucial aspects of Portuguese. You will also learn some other skills while acquiring the language, such as how to make a delicious feijoada or brigadeiro. Subscribe to the channel here!

portuguese News

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Jornal do Brasil

If you would like to know what is going on in Brazil while improving your language ability, Jornal do Brasil is a great resource for Portuguese students. This website is updated every 5 minutes and features news about Brazil and South America, categorising the articles into different topics (politics, economy, international affairs, art, sports, etc) for easy navigation. If you are an advanced-level student of Portuguese, you will surely enjoy the opinion (opiniao) section, where you can find long-form articles by journalists and professionals analysing any and all events. These articles are usually accompanied by videos, so you can put your listening skills into practice, too. Click here to learn more.

portuguese News

RTP Notícias

Take advantage of online resources and keep up with the news in Portugal while you improve your reading and listening skills and learn new vocabulary. For example, you can tune into RTP Notícias, a free website that streams the Portuguese news all day long. The presenters speak in a clear, articulated manner, so intermediate and advanced learners who are already used to the Portuguese pronunciation and cadence will not have any problem understanding what they are saying. And if you decide to watch previously broadcasted news, you can turn on captions, which is great for beginner students who need some support. Click here to learn more.

Folha de Sao Paulo

If you are looking to hear the news in Brazilian Portuguese and put your listening skills into practice, Folha de Sao Paulo is a great website. It has hundreds of news articles about politics, economy, and other aspects of Brazilian society, although it is more suitable for advanced students. The articles are long (typically, more than 600 words) and feature an in-depth analysis of what is going on in this giant South American country. The only downside is that there is a paywall, meaning you can only access 2-3 articles per day for free. Click here to learn more.

Testimonials

From our clients all over the world

"The lessons are extremely good. Mari Lisa is an excellent Portuguese teacher. She is very helpful and professional. She has helped me a lot and has made the lessons very interesting and enjoyable."
Gary Atkinson

Portuguese course in Bournemouth.

"Everything is going well with the lessons, I am learning a lot and already using the Portuguese in my work.  ..."
Daniela Del Boccio

Portuguese course in Online.

"The lessons are going well and are very enjoyably (even the difficult one’s!)."
Gavin Coleman

Portuguese course in Newcastle.

"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.

"My lessons are well-prepared and also fun. My teacher uses a varied range of media including video, audio and books, making it a pleasure to learn."
Dominic Cole-Morgan

Portuguese course in Edinburgh.

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