Our Portuguese classes are dynamic with a focus on speaking activities, making learning Brazilian Portuguese a lot of fun. We create a friendly environment where it’s ok to make mistakes while improving your Portuguese.
Experience learning in an enjoyable way while you build confidence in speaking Brazilian Portuguese!
Portuguese Language Lessons at ILI
We offer Brazilian Portuguese at ILI through online group class or private online lessons. If you have a preference or need for European Portuguese, we can connect you with our trusted partner school in Portugal for online courses or a Language Travel experience.
Portuguese Course Options
Group Portuguese Lessons Online
Our Group Portuguese lessons take place online and you can access classes from anywhere in the world. The days and times depend on your level.
Private Portuguese Lessons
Our Private Portuguese lessons allow you to shape your learning around your busy life. You choose the times, days and topics – we’ll do the rest!
Study Portuguese Abroad
For the best Portuguese learning adventure, immerse yourself in a Portuguese-speaking country! Let us help you find the perfect location and program.
Online Portuguese courses
Our online Portuguese courses are always live online with an ILI teacher, in very small groups, meaning you can attend from anywhere you like.
Our Portuguese Teachers
Our Portuguese instructors have a lot of experience teaching a diverse range of students from college age to older adults. Their extensive linguistic expertise help create a rich learning environment as they get students to start speaking Portuguese right away.
“I very much enjoyed the school, the classes and the experiences. I couldn’t ask for more: it was the best part of being here.”
Zachary
Check Your Portuguese Level
Unsure of the level you are at in the language you want to learn? Don’t worry, we are here to help.
Ask Samira for an assessment in the language you are interested in. She will arrange an appropriate instructor to assess you in a 5-minute conversation, and then when you register for a course, we can place you in the class that will be best for you.
If you are a zero-level beginner, you’ll start in our Level 1 class, no need for an assessment.
Or if you are unsure about anything…
Got a Question?
See if our frequently asked questions answer what’s on your mind…
Selected FAQs
- Having a hard copy of your class book can be a real help. You can pick one up at our school in Northampton. Just give us a heads up when you can drop by so that we have one ready for you.
- Take a little time before class to get your online learning environment ready. We recommend having good lighting and being within 2-3 feet of your computer camera. This way the teacher and other students can have a more visual feel for how students are reacting to lessons and activities. Have a notebook and something to write with.
- Read the 7 Strategies for Success in your ILI workbook.
- We always recommend that students take a little time before and or after your class to review the lessons.
We generally use Zoom for our online language classes, as it is widely available and the functionality works well for the way we teach. If you are booking language classes online for your company, and you use a different platform (e.g. Google Meet, Microsoft Teams), we will be able to adjust our delivery to fit in with you.
You will meet people from around the world with a variety of backgrounds in your online class. You will practice everything you would in an in-person class: speaking, listening, reading, grammar, pronunciation, and writing. If you are in a group language class, you will have many opportunities to practice speaking with your classmates one-on-one and in small groups.
We do not allow this as we have found that it is disruptive to the class as they build a trusting community that enables students to take risks in learning. It’s also difficult for teachers to have students come and go.
Our students in the World Language Program tend to be aged anywhere between 17 and 88 years old.
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What to do next
- Explore our Portuguese program options and choose the one that suits you best
- Get a language level assessment if you need to
- Register for your chosen course!
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