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Portuguese as a Second Language (Pre-K to Grade 9)

36 weeks
All levels
1 lesson
0 quizzes
0 students

Beginners (Ages 4,5,6)

Children acquire basic communication skills. They are provided with the linguistic competence to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs in any part of the Portuguese-speaking world. They practice listening and speaking skills using various activities and games and relevant materials in order to start understanding the language in its cultural context and engage in short interactions.

Beginners (Ages 7,8,9)

They are provided with the linguistic competence to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs in any part of the Portuguese-speaking world. They learn how participate in conversations

Beginners (Ages 10,11,12)

They are provided with the linguistic competence to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at meeting immediate needs in any part of the Portuguese-speaking world.

Intermediate (Ages 13-16)

At this level, the children continue to acquire more sophisticated grammatical structures, which allows them to handle more complicated conversations. While developing their language knowledge, the children also gain a better insight into the history and the cultural traditions of Portugal. They practice asking and answering questions and develop their comprehension and expressive skills.

Cost:

  • $600 face-to-face/remote
  • New students $25 registration fee

Classes start Sept 13!

Duration: Sept to June

Instructors:

Carla Gil
Folklore Dance Director

Carla Gil

Carla Rocha-Gil was born in Figueira Da Foz, Portugal and immigrated to the United States with her family when she...
Rosa Almeida
My name is Rosa Almeida.  I was born in Cabo Verde. I have been teaching Portuguese for three years at the...
Vera Fernandes
Married  Born in São Miguel, Açores  Elementary school teacher since 2005 Kids: 1 Favorite team: Benfica Favorite color: Blue Favorite...
Phebe Ditata
My name is Phebe Ditata and this is my first year teaching at Discovery Language Academy. I have worked in...
Maria Dos Santos
Maria Dos Santos was born in the island of São Vicente, Cabo Verde and migrated to the United States in...
Elisabete Tavares
I am Elisabete Tavares. I was born and raised in Espinho, Portugal. Elementary school teacher since 2005. Married. One beautiful...
Rosa Ferreira
O meu nome é Rosa Ferreira e sou professora na DLA.Sou portuguesa e vim para os Estados Unidos em 1991.Fiz o...