From the very first group lesson, an experienced teacher will help you build on your vocabulary and understand how the language works. You’ll use traditional learning methods as well as online learning tools, such as Quizlet and social media. You learn European Portuguese, the Portuguese language spoken in Portugal. There is also time spent on the difference between Portuguese of Portugal and Portuguese of Brazil. The course not only focuses on speaking and listening skills. Additional work on grammar, as well as reading and writing skills, will support you in the language learning process. Your teacher will be a (near-) native speaker, and the group lessons will be conducted in Portuguese. Instructions will only be given in Dutch or English if it’s absolutely necessary.
After completing the second module, you will be able to communicate in Portuguese in everyday situations.
This is a group course. In case you are interested in a one-on-one course please see web-based and interactive Portuguese for more information.
Registration form
Intake and registration
Certificate and ECTS credits
Fast facts
- beginner and basic knowledge levels
- English CEFR level B1 is a requirement
- starts in February and September
- 14 sessions of 2 hours
- groups of about 12-14 students
- 4 hours of independent study preparation per lesson
- certificate upon completion of course requirements for each module
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Improve your Portuguese
Intake and registration
You can register for module A1 by using our registration form. After registering, you will receive a confirmation.
Find more information about making an appointment for an intake here. The appointment will take place at the Maastricht University Language Centre or online.
Book an intake well before the course is scheduled to begin. This process will make it easier to make the appointment, and more likely that there will still be an available spot in the module that’s right for you.
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Certificate and ECTS credits
After successfully completing a course, you will receive a certificate. To be eligible for a certificate, you must attend at least 12 of the 14 lessons, be present at the final exam and have satisfactory results. One course is worth 3 ECTS credits. Whether these credits are acknowledged depends on your faculty. Please consult with your faculty or university if these credits will be accepted as part of your programme.
Reference levels according to the CEFR:
- Beginner: Portuguese A1
- Elementary: Portuguese A2
- Intermediate: Portuguese B1
