The 3 Best Brazilian Portuguese Classes In Dublin
It is unusual to come across courses that are solely focused on teaching the Brazilian version of Portuguese, but we have managed to find a few in Dublin that cater to learners at all levels.
Our top 3 Brazilian Portuguese classes in Dublin list is composed of courses that won’t break the bank, making them ideal for those on a budget.
There are approximately 14,000 Brazilians living in Ireland, with roughly 2 thirds of those residing in Ireland’s capital, Dublin. Meaning, though not a huge amount, there will still be plenty of opportunity for you to find natives with whom to practice.
It should be noted that all courses on this list are currently only offered online.
Why not pick up one of these before you start?
1. Sandford Language Institute
Sanford Language Institute offers a Brazilian Portuguese course that puts emphasis on communicative use of the language. All teachers are qualified, native speakers who will ensure that the course is contextualized and relevant to day-to-day situations. In class, the main language skills—reading, writing, speaking, and usage of the correct grammar—will be fostered. Sanford Language Institute offers 2 levels for learners to choose from: beginner or improver (ideal for those who want to improve on the skills they learned prior). In addition to this, they offer catch-up classes for those who studied before but haven’t studied in a while. Classes take place once a week, in the evening, for 1.5 hours. Currently, all classes are online. |
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PRICE |
€210 |
LEVEL |
Beginners (A1 – A2) |
TIMETABLE |
10 weeks; Wednesdays; 7.30pm – 9pm |
ADDRESS |
Online |
2. Languages Unlimited
The Brazilian Portuguese course offered by Languages Unlimited is meant for absolute beginners who are traveling to Brazil and want to learn the basics of the language. The teacher is qualified and experienced in teaching Brazilian Portuguese at all levels. Classes are once per week, in the evening, and last for 1.5 hours. They all take place via Zoom or Skype, from the comfort of your own home. The focus of this course will be on oral communication, though written exercises will also make up part of the class content. Lessons will cover the following topics: greetings, talking about oneself, travel, eating out, directions, shopping, and more. By the end of the course you’ll be able to: follow slow speech, read and write short, simple texts, interact with native speakers in a simple way, produce simple phrases, and ask for things. |
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PRICE |
€250 |
LEVEL |
Beginners |
TIMETABLE |
10 weeks; Mondays; 7.30pm – 9pm |
ADDRESS |
Online |
3. Portuguese Language Centre
The Portuguese Language Centre is a Dublin-based company that offers a range of 10-hour Brazilian Portuguese courses for students at all levels. All teachers at the Portuguese Language Centre are native speakers and have many years of experience in teaching Brazilian Portuguese. Classes have a maximum of 8 students, so you’ll have plenty of opportunity to interact with your teacher and other students. Each class is held in the evening, and lasts for 1 hour and 15 minutes. They are online via Zoom, so you can participate even if you’re not in Dublin. Lessons are accompanied by homework, which is submitted through a learning management system (LMS) and are corrected by your teacher prior to the next class. The same LMS is used for students to access course material. The Portuguese Language Centre also provides a free level test for those uncertain of their current level. This will ensure that you’re placed in a class that matches your specific needs. |
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PRICE |
€160 |
LEVEL |
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced |
TIMETABLE |
8 weeks; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; |
ADDRESS |
Online |
Online Brazilian Portuguese Courses with Udemy
Brazilian Portuguese Udemy courses are a great alternative to in-person courses, as they’re usually very affordable, especially with Udemy’s frequent and heavy discounting.
We recommend:
Brazilian Portuguese – The Ultimate Course (Level 1)
Brazilian Portuguese – The Ultimate Course is a multi-tiered course in the language of Brazil. This course will cover vocabulary, grammar, speaking, pronunciation, reading and more – introducing you to the culture as well. The course features over 6 hours of video instruction, and hundreds of photos to aid in your understanding of the language. There are also downloadable materials to work with at your own pace from anywhere, using your computer, tablet, phone or even a smart TV! You can save the course for offline use, too. You’ll be able to communicate and ask questions with thousands of other learners on the course through the Udemy forums. If you want to get full access to the entire course, Udemy offers paid options that are very cheap relative to the cost of other online courses. |
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PRICE |
€9.99 – €39.99 |
LEVEL |
Beginners |