Schedule of Classes
Course Calendar
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In-person group classes
The in-person classes meet weekly at several levels. We will run 3 x 12 week trimesters in 2024. Join us in Cabaços, central Portugal, 25 minutes north of Tomar Google maps
1 - Week 8 Jan - 29 March
2 - Week 15 April - 28 June
3 - Week 23 Sept - 13 Dec
2024 - 2nd Trimester
Week 15th April – 5th July
A1.1 Level 1a (total beginner) Thursdays 11-12h
A1.3 Level 1c (present tense) Thursdays 12-13h
A2.3 Level 2c (past tense) Thursdays 10-11h
A2/B1 course Fridays 10h30-11h30
There will be an orientation / introduction session for those new to the courses Thursday 11th April 12h for the April classes
If you want more information or to sign up, get in touch, or email: info@portugueselanguagelessons.net
Thinking about later in 2024:
Week 23rd Sept – 13th Dec
A1.2 Level 1b (beginner) Thursdays 11-12h
A2.1 Level 2a (elementary) Thursdays 12-13h
B1.1 Level 3a (intermediate) Thursdays 10-11h
B1.3 Level 3c (subjunctive) Tuesdays 12-13h
A2/B1 course Fridays 10h30-11h30
For these classes, to maximise class time and speed up your learning, we will use the blended learning approach of OnTrack online - where you will receive a study package prior to each lesson to work on in your own time, and so then in the classes you will know what we are going to be doing, are able to prepare and we will spend the class doing activities and plenty of speaking!
€25 per month (including all materials)
There will also be some week long semi-intenseve courses in the summer, focussing on speaking
Exact timetable to be decided
Dates will be:
15-19th July, 22-26 July, 2-6 September, 16-20 September
Free Taster Classes
Try out our Online Group Classes
Free taster group classes are open to everyone. Join one of our free sessions, meet the teacher and see for yourself what the online classroom is like.
Taster Classes are offered for Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3, @ 1 hour each. Book in for FREE on the class of your choice. (times are all PT - Lisbon time)
Monday May 13th
Level 1 A1 - 13-14h
Level 2 A2 - 14-15h
Level 3 B1 - 15-16h
Monday June 3rd
Level 1 A1 - 13-14h
Level 2 A2 - 14-15h
Level 3 B1 - 15-16h
Monday July 8th
Level 1 A1 - 13-14h
Level 2 A2 - 14-15h
Level 3 B1 - 15-16h
Monday September 2nd
Level 1 A1 - 13-14h
Level 2 A2 - 14-15h
Level 3 B1 - 15-16h
Self-Study
Start any Friday.
Learn at your own pace. All levels available, join anytime.
Book an orientation session to get started
€45.00 per trimester (3 mts)*
* receive €5.00 discount after attending orientation.
The sequence of levels is this:
A1.1(1a) – A1.2 (1b) – A1.3 (1c) – A2.1 (2a) – A2.2 (2b) – A2.3 (2c) – B1.2 (3a) – B1.2 (3b) – B1.2 (3c)
Group Classes
OnTrack Online courses
max. 12 students
Teacher led classes offered classes on a continuous basis. All modules run 12 weeks / 3 months during the following trimesters in 2024:
1st Trimester: 08 January - 29 March
2nd Trimester: 15 April - 28 June
3rd Trimester: 23 September - 13 December
Continuous supported learning, progressing from one level to the next. Suitable for whether you are just starting out or returning after a break from studying. Check the schedule below for the exact schedules.
€75.00 per trimester (3 mths)
(If the trimester has already started, visit FAQ section for available options)
2024 - 2nd Trimester
15 April - 5 July, 2024
A1.1 Level 1a (total beginner) Wednesdays 13h30-14h30
A1.2 Level 1b (moving on from beginner) Wednesdays 18-19h
A1.3 Level 1c (introducing the present tense) Thursdays 17-18h
A2.1 Level 2a (getting more independent) Wednesdays 15-16h
A2.2 Level 2b (continuing to develop skills) Wednesdays 16-17h
A2.3 Level 2c (introducing the past tenses) Thursdays 15-16h
B1.1 Level 3a (putting it all together) Thursdays 14-15h
A2 Level 2 refresher (continuing) Wednesdays 11-12h
B1.3 Level 3c (moving on and starting the subjunctive) Thursdays 16-17h
There will be an orientation / introduction session for those new to the courses Wednesday 10th April 18h for the April classes
2024 - 3rd Trimester
23 September - 13 December 2024
A1.1 Level 1a (total beginner) Thursdays 16-17h
A1.2 Level 1b (moving on from beginner) Wednesdays 13h30-14h30
A1.3 Level 1c (introducing the present tense) Wednesdays 18-19h
A2.1 Level 2a (getting more independent) Thursdays 17-18h
A2.2 Level 2b (continuing to develop skills) Wednesdays 15-16h
A2.3 Level 2c (introducing the past tenses) Wednesdays 16-17h
B1.1 Level 3a (putting it all together) Thursdays 15-16h /Wednesdays 11-12h
B1.2 Level 3b (understanding and expressing better) Thursdays 14-15h
Mini Groups
max. 5 students
Occasionally we offer mini-groups with the same structure and trimesters as group classes above, but in a smaller group of 4-5 students.
€110.00 per trimester (3 mth) or €40.00 / mth
CIPLE exam preparation
INFO SESSIONS
30 minute Information sessions. Learn all you need about our A2 exam preparation courses and get all your questions answered.
€5.00
Offered every two weeks on Wednesdays 14h30-15h
Next dates: 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 July, 24 July
CIPLE exam preparation
Enrollment is open for 2023 preparation courses!
In 2023/24, we are running four CIPLE preparation courses, each 12 weeks long, divided into 3 x 4week blocks:
Preparing for for the exam in March:
28 Nov - 27 Feb: Tuesdays 17-18h course finished
Preparing for for the exam in May:
27 Feb - 07 May - Tuesdays 17-18h COURSE running and full
Preparing for for the exam in July:
23 April - 09 July - Tuesdays 18-19h / 17-18h
Preparing for for the exam November:
20 Aug - 05 Nov - Tuesdays 17-8h
You can see the available dates of the exams here and enrol here on the University of Lisbon website. Note that there are not many sessions with spots available left this year…
Pronunciation Masterclasses
Recurring classes
Sessions take place on Zoom on Tuesdays at 6pm and last an hour. Masterclasses are 8 sessions and strictly limited to 12 places.
€75.00 per course - 8 sessions
There will be 2 offerings in 2024:
8 weeks: 06 Feb - 26 March
8 weeks: 08 Oct - 26 Nov
The next sessions can be booked below.
There is an option to book individual sessions (10€)
Here’s the schedule for the upcoming sessions:
Online: Tuesdays 18-19h
Session 1: 8th October Word stress and accentuation Session 2: 15th October Predictable consonants
Session 3: 22nd October Nasal sounds
Session 4: 29th October Tricky consonants
Session 5: 5th November Tricky vowels
Session 6: 12th November Combined vowels
Session 7: 19th November Sentence stress
Session 8: 26th November Word blending
Chat Group
Continuously offered.
Wednesday, 13-13h30: Levels 1 and 2 (Beginner/Elementary)
Thursday, 13h-13h45 : Level 3 (Intermediate)
After a brief topic introduction, you'll be chatting in break-out groups of 2-3 people.
€5 per month (free for enrolled students)
Book club
We read a new book every month.
Wednesdays from 17h-17h45 [London/Lisbon time]
Sessions are limited to groups of 8.