This is a continuation and revision course from lower levels of Portuguese Beginners study, and is open to anyone wishing to develop their language skills. Students will develop enhanced basic skills in communication, reading, listening, and writing. The communicative and grammatical aspects are integrated in every lesson; conversation and oral drills are integral to the course.

This class will be delivered online via the online platform Zoom. Enrolling students need to ensure they have an email, a reliable internet connection, microphone/speakers and access to a tablet, smartphone or computer. Classes will consist of a minimum of 1.5 hours virtual class time, together with 30 minutes worth of work to be completed independently. You will be able to contact your tutor by email or phone to ask for guidance and feedback on this work. In addition tutors may set additional homework.

TEXT: Portugues XXI (Nova Edicao) 1 Textbook (A1), Lidel (2018).

CLASS PLAN
Nine Sessions that aim to build general basic comprehension and communication skills in elementary Portuguese.

CONTENT
Conversational Portuguese and an introduction to cultural practices, with a focus on clear explanation of basic language principles.

PLANNED LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Communicate easily understood in basic Portuguese, in particular to give direction and instructions to Portuguese tourists.
2. Increase the skills, vocabulary and study attitude required for continued study of Portuguese.

IMPORTANT: Textbook cost is not included in the course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any textbooks. We therefore suggest you purchase your textbooks closer to the time of the course commencing.

LANGUAGE CLASS TRANSFER POLICY
If you are a new WEA Student and enrol into a language class and subsequently find that you are at the wrong level (whether too high or too low), you are permitted to transfer into another more suitable class at no additional cost, provided that the request is made within the first two classes and is in writing from your tutor directly to the Education Manager. After that point, an administration fee of $30 will apply.