Learn Portuguese in Brazil

  Brazil

• Rio de Janeiro: 
Rio de Janeiro
• Salvador: 
Salvador

Dates: starting date: every Monday, year round

Description: Present in more than 40 countries throughout the world, the language travel organisation ESL organises high-quality study programmes abroad. In fact, we allow you to learn 11 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian. Arabic, Portuguese and Greek) in total immersion. A wide choice of destinations offers you the opportunity to choose the best environment according to your priorities and wishes.

Our programmes include general language courses, preparation courses for official language exams, work experience placements and voluntary work, paid jobs, as well as courses with a professional aim. Our experienced team offers you a free, personalised and tailor-made advice service. Our language travel organisation, ESL, takes care of your study plans abroad from A to Z.

As large as a continent, densely populated and full of contrasts, Brazil cannot be conquered in a day. From the depths of the Amazon Rainforest, the lungs of the planet, to the sandy beaches of Rio, this country is a giant cultural melting pot. With its mixed origins, accumulated history and sensual language, Brazil unites extremes.

The northeast region is a kingdom of glittering carnivals, samba dance schools and unbridled exuberance. It is also the birthplace of many of the country's famous poets and writers. Salvador da Bahia combines the heady African rituals of the Candomblé religion with the peaceful silence of its luminous afternoons. Brazil invites you to explore its rich cultural diversity. You can begin with the native Indian culture, more alive here than anywhere else in America. Then discover its African heritage, through its music and ritual dances, and finally its sophisticated adaptation of European culture. All this in a mild and pleasant climate. Brazil provides everything that a language student could desire, and often so much more.

Courses we offer in our language schools in Brazil:

* Standard course
* Intensive course
* Combined course
* One-to-one course
* Optional courses
* Preparation for CELPE-Bras exams
* Capoeira, dance and cooking classes

Highlights:
We have language schools in different destinations:
Rio de Janeiro

Situated at the very heart of the city and easily reached by public transport, the Bridgelinguatec school in Rio de Janeiro offers optimal conditions for learning Portuguese. Our partner school has 10 spacious and air-conditioned classrooms and offers free Internet access in the computer room or with WiFi. In order to deepen your knowledge of Brazilian culture, you will be able to borrow books or DVDs. For relaxing, there is a welcoming cafe situated only a stone's throw away from the school. You will be able to enjoy one of the famous Brazilian coffees there whilst making new friends.

Salvador da Bahia
* Idioma
Our partner school in Salvador de Bahía offers optimal conditions for learning Portuguese and discovering the Bahianese culture, with its high-quality academic structure, cultural and topical classes as options, a very friendly atmosphere and, as an added bonus, the sea located only two minutes away from the language school building! The 7 classrooms are bright and well-equipped and you will have free Internet access through the WiFi network.

* Dialogo
Situated only a few minutes' walk away from the city centre and the beach, Diálogo, which has been in existence for 15 years, was the first international school to be set up in Salvador. It offers a wide variety of courses (in groups or on a one-to-one basis) for students from throughout the world. The teachers are all native to Brazil and dedicate a good 50% of the course to practicing the spoken language with the students. The school is modern and very well-equipped. All of the classrooms have air-conditioning, there is an audiovisual center, a kitchen for Bahian cooking classes, a sports field and free access to the Internet for all students.

Cost in US$: Please contact us for details.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Brazil Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

ESL - Language studies abroad's Mission Statement: ESL Language Studies Abroad offers you the opportunity to embark on a language course in over 160 destinations whether you are interested in vacation courses for juniors, language schools for adults, internships or language courses for professionals. We also offer programs for voluntary work, paid jobs and career training opportunities. We are the the specialists in language studies abroad. We are your connection to the world.

Year Founded: 1996