Ms Benvinda Alves TW3 6.01

Communicative content:

• Talking about past events and experiences
• Talking about present events and experiencesDescribing feelings, people and objects in the past
• Talking about habitual actions in the past.
• Making comparisons.
• Talking about future plans.
• Asking for and giving advice.
• Expressing plans for the future and doubts.
• Giving opinions and judgements.
• Expressing agreement.
• Talking about current issues: immigration, politics …

Structural content:

• Contrast between ser and estar.

• Revision of present tense.

• Combination of past tenses (Pretérito perfeito and imperfeito)

• Time expressions

• Use of some prepositions.

• Introduction to the future tense.

• Personal infinitive.

• Comprehension of more complex structures and texts (spoken and written)

This is an elementary level course. Students should have previously learnt ...see description of “Communicative content” and “Structural Content” of Level 1 Standard, LN792. Students should: Demonstrate commitment to regular attendance, completion of homework, completion of dossier of evidence and all assessments. Dedicate at least one hour per week for coursework in addition to classes. Admission onto the course upon completion of online level test and tutor’s approval. Student profile: Students who can handle a range of basic activities relating to work, study or time spent in the country. This course may be suitable for re-starters.

• To develop the ability to use Portuguese effectively for the purpose of practical communication in spoken and written discourse.

• To enable students to gain access through language to the contemporary scene and the background of Portuguese-speaking countries, their people and their cultures.

• To establish the skills, language and attitude required to promote and facilitate further study of Portuguese

• To bring the students to level A2 of CEFR.

16 hours of classes in the MT. 22 hours of classes in the LT. 2 hours of classes in the ST.

Study pack

Continuous assessment (50%) in the MT, LT and ST.
Oral examination (30%) in the ST.
In class assessment (20%) in the LT.