Portugal has a population of just over 10 million, so why is Portuguese spoken by 250 million people around the world? One word: Brazil. It is also the official language of eight countries: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Guine-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, and São Tome and Príncipe.
Portugal has a population of just over 10 million, so why is Portuguese spoken by 250 million people around the world? One word: Brazil. It is also the official language of eight countries: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, East Timor, Guine-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, and São Tome and Príncipe.
It is also spoken in the Portuguese islands of Madeiras and Azores. if you're thinking of heading that way. Portuguese is the third most spoken European language (after English and Spanish) as well as the fastest-growing language in Europe (with Spanish). Brazil is currently the 5th largest economy in the world. It, therefore, makes sense in the global economy to study Portuguese.
Portuguese Beginners (Level 1)
This is for you if you have no prior knowledge of Portuguese (or so little that you effectively want to start again from scratch). You will learn basic skills to enable you to make yourself understood and to find out information in everyday situations.
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With over 260 million Portuguese speakers around the world, the decision to learn the language will transform your life.
Learning a new language does not only give you more professional or social opportunities: it gives you insights into a new world.
Learn Portuguese with our Portuguese language courses, which are delivered using a proven learning method.
Portuguese language class is offered by Newcastle International School NIS.
If you have never studied Portuguese before these courses are for you. Whether you're looking for an introduction to the language before a holiday, or want to study intensively, we have a range of classes available.
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