Welcome to ESPM’s Portuguese Language & Brazilian Culture Course! Are you ready to immerse yourself in the language and cultura of one the world’s most vibrant countries? Join our on-campus Portuguese Language Course designed specifically for foreigners students. Whether you choose our intensive program in July or our extensive semester-long course, you’ll experience the unique combination of language learning and a deep dive into Brazilian culture.
Portuguese Language Course
Our Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture (A1 Level) course offers an engaging, comprehensive introduction to the Portuguese language and Brazil’s rich cultural context. These two components are taught together, ensuring that students can immediately apply language skills while exploring cultural topics.
This course is ideal for foreigners with little to no formal background in Portuguese. Our focus is on building core language skills —speaking, writing, reading, and listening—aligned with the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This course explores Brazilian culture through a decoloniallens, offering a critical perspective on Brazil’s multicultural andmultiethnic society , its colonial past, and the challenges Brazilfaces today.
Program Options
Intensive Program: a 4-week course in July held in Rio de Janeiro
Extensive Program: A semester-long course offered in São Paulo with two intakes per year: Spring and Fall.
Course Information
Course Materials: All materials are custom-made by our instructors to meet the course objectives.
Teaching Approach: Our methodology combines interactive lessons with active student participation. You’ll engage with oral and written texts, grammatical exercises, and dialogues that simulate real-life communication. Plus, we incorporate Brazilian songs and cultural activities to deepen your understanding.
Application for the Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture course will open soon! Stay tuned for details and make sure to apply by the deadline to secure your place in this enriching program.