Portuguese Language Classes

The Portuguese classes are instructed by Sonia Peyroton, a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The course is built from various book resources such as: Travessia, Falando/Lendo/Escrevendo Portugues, Avenida Brasil, 501 Portuguese Verbs, Gramática Essencial Ilustrada (Luiz Sacconi), Gramática da Língua Portuguesa (Pasquale & Ulisses) and Web/Internet resources.

Portuguese Class Schedule - MARCH 2009!

Beginners (Level 1):
THURSDAYS 6 PM to 7:30 PM
MARCH 19th - MAY 7th

Beginners/Intermediate (Level 2):
WEDNESDAYS 6 PM to 7:30 PM
MARCH 18th - MAY 6th

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Class Information

Beginners and Intermediate Levels:
Sessions are divided into 2 levels: Beginners Level 1 and Beginners/Intermediate Level 2. Each session is 8 weeks long. These courses will focus on the practice of pronunciation, vocabulary, common expressions, verbs, and grammar functions. If you are planning to travel to Brazil and wish to engage with the people and culture, this is an excellent opportunity to learn a new language or improve your language skills.

Advanced Level:
This advanced course will focus on the practice of pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversation about the Brazilian culture, using cultural tools such as short stories, films, videos, online newspapers, magazine articles and popular music. Understanding culture and improving vocabulary are necessary for developing reading comprehension at an advanced level in a second language. This course will advance students on a level that focuses on the roots of Brazilian culture and society.

Download Class Syllabus (PDF Format):
Syllabus for beginners class (Level 1) ›
Syllabus for beginners/intermediate class (Level 2) ›
Syllabus for intermediate/advanced class ›

Materials:
Course materials are provided by the instructor and are included in the registration fee. However, students are required to bring their own English/Portuguese dictionary.

Enrollment Policy:
Students must complete an online enrollment form. After completing your online registration, you will be contacted by e-mail within 24 hours to confirm your enrollment, and you will also receive a Student ID number. Fees must be paid in full by the first class.

To complete your registration please make your check payable to Sonia Peyroton, include your Student ID number in the memo of your check and mail it to: ABADÁ-Capoeira 3221 22nd Street San Francisco, CA 94110.

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as we limit each class level to 12 students and minimum of 6 students. We will be unable to offer classes without sufficient enrollment. We reserve the right to cancel or rearrange classes. For questions and registration please contact Sonia Peyroton at: portuguese@abada.org

Fees: (Checks or Cash only)
$225 per 8 week session.

Cancellation policy:
Full payment must be made by the first day of class. Students who cancel their course registration on or before the first scheduled class may receive a full refund. Students who cancel after the first class and before the second class will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. After this grace period NO refunds will be given.