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Online Low Beginner European Portuguese Friday 10:00am - 11:00am PST (January 2nd to February 6th) The class size is 3-6 students per class. Instructor: Elsa
🇵🇹 Online Low Beginner European Portuguese
Strengthen your Portuguese foundation in a warm, small-group setting
Perfect for students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, and beyond
📅 Course Dates & Location
January 2nd to February 6th
Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Class size: 3–6 students
👥 Who This Course Is For
This online Low Beginner European Portuguese course is designed for students who already know a few basics—common greetings, simple phrases, or a bit of vocabulary—and want to continue learning in a structured, interactive environment.
It’s the perfect follow-up to a complete beginner course or for those with some exposure to Portuguese through travel, apps, or prior study.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll develop practical communication skills for real-life conversations in Portuguese. You will:
Expand vocabulary related to daily activities, travel, and personal information
Practice forming complete sentences and asking/answering everyday questions
Use key verbs in the present tense
Improve pronunciation through guided speaking practice
Understand and apply basic grammatical structures
🧠 Grammar Topics Include:
Present tense of regular and common irregular verbs
Sentence structure and word order
Simple negation and question formation
Introduction to gender, articles, and adjective agreement
Through engaging class activities, speaking practice, and cultural insights you'll gain the confidence to use Portuguese in everyday situations.
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Participate in basic conversations and introduce yourself
Ask and answer common questions about your routine and preferences
Use essential verbs and vocabulary in complete sentences
Begin understanding native Portuguese speakers in slow conversation
Transition smoothly into our High Beginner course
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Elsa Alves was born in Bragança and has lived in Lisbon since 2010. She holds a degree in Portuguese Studies and a master’s in Portuguese Literature, where she wrote a dissertation on language and gender hybridity in Raduan Nassar’s Lavoura Arcaica, awarded the grade of 19/20. She has been teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language (A1–C2) for over nine years, adopting a multidisciplinary approach that combines grammar, speaking, writing, and authentic materials such as advertisements, news articles, restaurant menus, songs, and literary texts tailored to each level. Elsa has taught intensive courses for international students, prepared learners for the CAPLE and DIPLE exams, and, alongside teaching, works as a proofreader—most recently revising Manual da Técnica da Máscara by Filipe Crawford. With a background that extends beyond teaching, Elsa has collaborated with cultural and literary magazines such as Gerador, Nervo, Lote, and Tlön. In 2022, she published her poetry book O sol abate-se, within the Claro Enigma series. Recognized for her dedication, dynamism, and passion for language and literature, she is committed to sharing her love of Portuguese with her students.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to make faster progress? Check out our language tips blog
👉 Not sure if this is your level? Visit Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 Offered by Polyglottist Language Academy
This course is proudly offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, located at:
📍 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
We serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, and beyond. If you're ready to grow your Portuguese skills and confidence, this nine class is the perfect next step.
🇵🇹 Online Low Beginner European Portuguese
Strengthen your Portuguese foundation in a warm, small-group setting
Perfect for students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, and beyond
📅 Course Dates & Location
January 2nd to February 6th
Fridays 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Class size: 3–6 students
👥 Who This Course Is For
This online Low Beginner European Portuguese course is designed for students who already know a few basics—common greetings, simple phrases, or a bit of vocabulary—and want to continue learning in a structured, interactive environment.
It’s the perfect follow-up to a complete beginner course or for those with some exposure to Portuguese through travel, apps, or prior study.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
In this course, you’ll develop practical communication skills for real-life conversations in Portuguese. You will:
Expand vocabulary related to daily activities, travel, and personal information
Practice forming complete sentences and asking/answering everyday questions
Use key verbs in the present tense
Improve pronunciation through guided speaking practice
Understand and apply basic grammatical structures
🧠 Grammar Topics Include:
Present tense of regular and common irregular verbs
Sentence structure and word order
Simple negation and question formation
Introduction to gender, articles, and adjective agreement
Through engaging class activities, speaking practice, and cultural insights you'll gain the confidence to use Portuguese in everyday situations.
✅ By the End of the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
Participate in basic conversations and introduce yourself
Ask and answer common questions about your routine and preferences
Use essential verbs and vocabulary in complete sentences
Begin understanding native Portuguese speakers in slow conversation
Transition smoothly into our High Beginner course
👩🏫 About the Instructor
Elsa Alves was born in Bragança and has lived in Lisbon since 2010. She holds a degree in Portuguese Studies and a master’s in Portuguese Literature, where she wrote a dissertation on language and gender hybridity in Raduan Nassar’s Lavoura Arcaica, awarded the grade of 19/20. She has been teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language (A1–C2) for over nine years, adopting a multidisciplinary approach that combines grammar, speaking, writing, and authentic materials such as advertisements, news articles, restaurant menus, songs, and literary texts tailored to each level. Elsa has taught intensive courses for international students, prepared learners for the CAPLE and DIPLE exams, and, alongside teaching, works as a proofreader—most recently revising Manual da Técnica da Máscara by Filipe Crawford. With a background that extends beyond teaching, Elsa has collaborated with cultural and literary magazines such as Gerador, Nervo, Lote, and Tlön. In 2022, she published her poetry book O sol abate-se, within the Claro Enigma series. Recognized for her dedication, dynamism, and passion for language and literature, she is committed to sharing her love of Portuguese with her students.
💡 Extras
👉 Want to make faster progress? Check out our language tips blog
👉 Not sure if this is your level? Visit Class Levels at PLA
👉 Questions? Visit our Contact Page
🏫 Offered by Polyglottist Language Academy
This course is proudly offered by Polyglottist Language Academy, located at:
📍 2161 Shattuck Ave, Suites 234–235, Berkeley, CA
We serve students from Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, and beyond. If you're ready to grow your Portuguese skills and confidence, this nine class is the perfect next step.