LEARN TO SPEAK PORTUGUES, LEARN TO SPEAK PORTUGUES, LEARN
TO SPEAK PORTUGUES,
A Portuguese Language Course for
Beginners
at Monte Rosa, Algarve, Portugal.
Courses currently
being planned for Spring/Summer 2007.
Course tutor
Cristina Collier
To contact Cristina
direct please click here
After
living in the UK for seven years teaching English
and French, I have now returned to Portugal where
I was born. Relocating to the Algarve made perfect
sense to me as that's where my family is from and
the place is full of childhood memories of long,
warm summer holidays, playing in the sea and living
in contact with nature. The Algarve is visited by
many tourists who enjoy its beautiful scenery, warm
weather and excellent food, but to truly appreciate
a place and its people you have to know the language.
Portuguese is a beautiful language and can sound
different and unexpected to the visitor, yet it's
not difficult to learn and due to its Latin roots
its structure is not much different from Spanish
or French. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy
the un spoilt southwest of the Algarve with a difference
by being able to speak and understand this amazing
language. I have a degree in Portuguese and English
Languages and Literature, an Alliance Française
Language and Literature
diploma and teaching experience both in Portugal
and in Britain. I am currently giving private lessons
in Portuguese, English and French. |
The
Course.
This
course in the Portuguese language for beginners
is designed to get you speaking this beautiful
language with well tried and tested techniques
that Cristine has used for years. By the end of
the course you will be more than capable of engaging
in conversational Portuguese. More advanced courses
will be available soon.
The
courses run from a Monday to a Friday and are
held at Monte Rosa, near Lagos on the far west
of the Algarve, Portugal, one of the most beautiful
places in Europe with numerous beaches with crystal
clear sea and stunning countryside in the surrounding
area.
The
course is fully inclusive including all transportation
(airport pick-ups), professional tuition, meals
and accommodation. All food served is organic
where possible with an emphasis on a healthy diet.
Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
To
visit the Monte Rosa web site please click
here
You
can arrive on a Sunday (preferable) when an introduction
dinner will be served at around 7.30pm (Optional)
The
course commences at 9.00 am on a Monday.
Monday
9.00-12.00 An introduction to the Portuguese language
(its history, unity and diversity) and an explanation
of the course. Greetings and introduction, giving
information about yourself and your family, members.
12.00-2.00 Lunch
2.00-5.00 Describing places, locating objects, colours,
asking for information about places, booking a hotel
room.
Tuesday
9.00-12.00 Asking the time, days of the week, ordering
food at the restaurant, talking about your daily
routine. talking about what's happening now.
12.00-2.00 Lunch
2.00-5.00 Inviting /accepting/refusing, talking
about hobbies and interests, sports and activities,
agreeing and disagreeing.
Wednesday
9.00-12.00 The weather, months and seasons, clothes,
making plans, talking about your holidays, monuments
and historical sites, shopping.
12.00-2.00 Lunch
2.00-5.00 Describing people, going to the doctor,
giving advice and instructions, reading a map and
giving directions.
Thursday
9.00-12.00 Talking about celebrations and traditions,
talking about the past, expressing an opinion.
12.00-2.00 Lunch
2.00-5.00 Talking about the past, present and future,
traveling and life experiences, writing a letter.
Friday.
9.00-12.00 Talking about your job experience and
professional interests, a job interview, setting
up a business.
12.00-2.00 Lunch
2.00- 5.00 Round up of the course followed by the
end of course party.
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Price:
€650 per person fully inclusive of
all tuition, materials, use of equipment,
accommodation, meals, wine and beverages.
Accommodation:
This price is based on six nights in shared
rooms/apartments. If you wish to have your
own room please add €120.
Camping is also available at Monte Rosa. If
you choose to camp the price for the course
will be €560 per person. (fully inclusive.)
Note: If you live locally and do not require
accommodation or meals you can attend this
course for €270.
To
visit the Monte Rosa web site please click
here
Terms
of Payment: We ask you to pay 50% deposit on booking
and the remainder at Monte Rosa on commencement
of the course.
Methods
of Payment: Euro/Sterling cheque, cash or credit/debit
cards.
Discounts:
For couples booking together we can offer a 5%
discount. Groups of four + can receive a 10% discount.
Flights
(European countries): You will need to fly to
Faro. We have negotiated deals with EasyJet and
Monarch for groups of 10+ and can offer substantial
deals. For individuals or couples we suggest you
visit their web sites by clicking on EasyJet
and Monarch
Flights
(Countries outside Europe) Generally you will
fly to Lisbon and get a connecting flight to Faro
but we can pick you up from Lisbon international
airport if you wish.
If
you wish to be informed when courses have been
scheduled please fill in the waiting list form
below or contact me direct. Click
here
Waiting
list.
(Note:
By filling in this form you are not making
a commitment in any way, it is more an expression
of interest. You will be contacted within
a few days and sent a hard copy booking
form by post.
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