Portuguese in Brazil

  Brazil

• Sao Paulo: 
Sao Paulo
• Northern Brazil: 
Maceio

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: All Year

Description: The Institute is in the beautiful town of Maceio, capital of the state of Alagoas in the north-east of Brazil and located in Ponte Verde, just 15 minutes by bus from the town centre. Maceio is a safe, relaxed and modern town, with some of the best beaches in South America. Praia da Pajuýara is the main attraction, with its Jangadas, small sailboats which take visitors to the piscinas naturais (natural swimming pools) formed by the coral reefs and sandbanks which emerge at low tide. Maceio's beaches and lagoons attract tourists from all over the world. The climate is tropical with an average temperature of 25ºc and two seasons: summer and rainy summer. The town has many cultural attractions as well as a wide range of places to visit of environmental interest.

Our premises are bright and modern, consisting of 8 fully-equipped classrooms, some with TV, VCR, audio and computer facilities, a language laboratory, library and a fully equipped kitchen where our Brazilian cooking classes take place. Outside is a pleasant green area. Sao Paulo, in the Southeast, is a cosmopolitan environment, giving our students a broad perspective of Brazilian culture.

Highlights: There are 15 teaching and support staff. All of our teachers are professional and experienced native instructors, trained in the direct approach to teaching Portuguese. They come from various parts of Brazil, thus ensuring a balanced exposure to different accents, expressions and styles. We offer both group and one-to-one tuition, from absolute beginners to advanced levels. Groups consist of 2-5 students and begin on any Monday for intermediate students and once a month for beginners. 4 lessons each day. It is also possible to combine Portuguese tuition with Brazilian cooking, Brazilian dance (samba, capoeira, forro), business and environmental terminology. Special programmes, such as Portuguese for Business, include visits to local companies.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: please refer to the Eurolingua web site

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Eurolingua Institute's Mission Statement: The Eurolingua Institute provides group and individual customized tuition in modern languages, paid work experience programmes, internships, and unique immersion programmes living in the teacher's own home. The Eurolingua Institute currently teaches 11 languages at over 70 schools in 40 countries and at over 150 homestay locations worldwide.

Year Founded: 1993