Portuguese

This beginner-level Portuguese class is suitable for those who wish to learn the basic language skills needed to navigate everyday life in a Portuguese-speaking environment.

First, here are five interesting facts about Portuguese: it is the official language of nine countries, including Portugal, Brazil, and Angola;

• It is the sixth most spoken language in the world;

• It is the language with the largest number of speakers in South America;

• It has influences from other languages such as Latin, Arabic, and French; and

• It is the language of great poets such as Fernando Pessoa and Camões.

The Portuguese language is a Romance language that traces its origins to the territories of the former Roman province of Gallaeci in northwestern Iberia. It is spoken as the official language in Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, and East Timor, as well as in many other parts of the world where Portuguese immigrants have settled. Portuguese is estimated to have about 240 million native speakers and is the sixth most spoken language in the world.

The Portuguese language has its roots in the Latin language that was brought to the Iberian peninsula by the Roman conquerors. Over the centuries, it has evolved and adapted to its local environment becoming the modern language that we know today.

There is a famous saying in Portuguese: "Aprender é a única coisa de que a mente nunca se cansa, nunca tem medo e nunca se arrepende" which means "Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets". This quote was said by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most renowned thinkers of all time.

• Learning Portuguese can open up many doors for you, including business and cultural opportunities.

• It is the official language of Brazil, a rapidly growing economy and one of the largest countries in the world.

• Portugal, another Portuguese-speaking country, is a popular destination for tourists, students, and professionals alike.

• Additionally, learning Portuguese can give you access to the rich literary and artistic traditions of the Portuguese-speaking world.

Vocabica can help you achieve your Portuguese language goals by providing you with a comprehensive course that covers speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Our course objectives include helping you achieve a comfortable level of fluency in the language, improving your vocabulary and grammar, and building your confidence in speaking and understanding Portuguese.

Whether you're interested in traveling to a Portuguese-speaking country, communicating with Portuguese speakers in your personal or professional life, or simply expanding your knowledge of different languages and cultures, Vocabica's Portuguese course can help you achieve your goals.