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Beginner Level 2 (HIGH) – European Portuguese Language Class – Thursdays
BEGINNER LEVEL 2 (HIGH): EUROPEAN PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE CLASS FOR ADULTS
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This Beginner Level 2 class on Thursday nights is for those with some basic knowledge of the Portuguese language. You might be able to speak and understand some common words, phrases, and expressions. However, you are not fluent and most likely can’t fully follow conversations in Portuguese.
In this 10-week course, you will increase your vocabulary and learn proper grammar. You will meet for two hours once a week in a small classroom setting with approximately 10 students. The course will be delivered and taught by a qualified and experienced teacher whose mother tongue is European Portuguese.
*Important note: This class is a continuation of our previous session and if you are a returning student, then you will build upon your vocabulary and improve your pronunciation and grammar. If you are a new student with some basic knowledge of Portuguese, then this is the right level for you. It is a higher Level 2 than the Tuesday night class as this group is further along in the textbook. If you’re not sure which class to choose, then take our Self-Assessment Test.
You will focus on Units 14 to 18 of the textbook, “Passaporte para Português A1/A2,” which is recommended by the Camões Institute of Cooperation and Language. You will learn and practice familiar everyday expressions and grammar foundations such as:
Prepositions of time and motion: “a,” “para,” “em,” “de,” and “durante”
Prepositions of place: “ao lado de,” “debaixo de,” “em cima de,” “em frente de,” “atrás de,” “dentro de,” and “entre”
Frequency Adverbs: “sempre,” frequentement,” “às vezes,” “raramente,” “quase nunca,” and “nunca”
Adjectives: “todo” and “algum”
Contractions: “de,” “em,” and “a”
Comparatives and Superlatives
Build Vocabulary
And more!
*Please note: The official syllabus will be provided on the first day of classes.
This course is taught in both Portuguese and English. Each session will offer you the chance to speak in Portuguese in an open and welcoming environment. You will also have the opportunity to develop your listening, reading, and writing skills with an emphasis on the functional and practical use of the language. Each week you will partake in lessons and activities that reinforce vocabulary and grammar structures.
Space is limited, so don’t wait. Reserve your seat today.
FEE: $270 + GST
WHEN: THURSDAYS
Start Date: Thursday, October 10th, 2019 End Date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2019* Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm *Note: Although the class is held every Thursday, there will be no class on December 12th, 2019. The make-up class will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, 2019.
Classes will be held in the Board Room on the second floor of the Portuguese Cultural Centre (formerly known as the Portuguese Canadian Seniors Foundation) located at 5455 Imperial Street, Burnaby, BC.
It was selected for its central location, ample parking lot and proximity to public transit.
NOTE: Please do NOT contact the Portuguese Cultural Centre or any of its Board Members about these classes. If you have any questions, direct them to Portugal in Vancouver at info@portugalinvancouver.ca.
Sandy Gualdino is a motivated and dedicated teacher with over 15 years of extensive experience in teaching children and adults in Portuguese. She was born in Vancouver but left as a child and lived in Portugal for 30 years. In 2013 she returned to Vancouver and has lived here ever since.
She has an outstanding background in education with two bachelor degrees, one of which is in Education as well as completing a Graduate Studies Program in Special Education and earning her Professional Certificate of Education from the BC Ministry of Education.
Currently, Sandy works as a teacher at a private high school, as a Portuguese Tutor, and on Saturdays, she teaches Portuguese at Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese School where she has been teaching for the past four (4) years.
She has taught all age groups: from children to adolescents to adults and has a successful track record in helping her students reach their full potential. Sandy has the exceptional ability to bring lessons to life and engage a room of students to become an interested and eager audience.
Recommended by the Camões Institute, the course will use the Passaporte para Português A1/A2 textbook which is for levels A1 (Beginner Level) and A2 (Elementary Level). This textbook can also be used for the next term. Textbooks are not included in the class fees. They will be an additional cost of approximately $50+ (plus GST). The final price will be determined once we receive the textbooks from the publisher. You will be sent a PayPal link a few days prior to the first day of class to purchase the textbook.
Please read these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Terms and Conditions”) carefully before registering for the Beginner European Portuguese Language Class (the “Service”) provided by Portugal in Vancouver (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
Your purchase of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all those (i.e. students) who register for and purchase the Service.
If you wish to purchase the Service, you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to the Service including, without limitation, your name, email address and age.
By registering for and purchasing the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then do not register nor purchase the Service.
Course cancellation and instructor substitution
Portugal in Vancouver reserves the right to cancel courses with low enrolment or substitute instructors without liability. If we do cancel a course, we will make every effort to give you adequate notice.
GST
This is a stand-alone course that is not part of a program’s curriculum and is subject to GST (five percent).
All non-credit courses are PST exempt.
Portugal in Vancouver’s GST number is 70230 1490 RT0001.
Duration
A session refers to one 10-week-long course.
A class is 2 hours long and meets once a week for 10 weeks.
Fees
One 10-week session is $270 (CAD) plus GST.
Course Materials: Textbooks are not included in the class fees. They will be an additional cost of at least $50 and up plus handling fees and GST.
Waitlists
If a course is full, we encourage you to add your name to the waitlist. In some instances, we may add another section. We also use the waitlist to gauge interest in future courses.
If you’re on the waitlist, check your email frequently until the course begins. If space becomes available, you will receive an email from info@portugalinvancouver.ca giving everyone on the waitlist a set time limit to register and pay for the course. During this time period, enrolment will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. The email will include instructions on how to register.
The waitlist period expires two business days before the course begins, after which time we will no longer send email notices until the next session opens up for registration.
Refund Policy
Send your written refund request to info@portugalinvancouver.ca at least seven (7) business days before the session start date.
All refunds are subject to a 25% administration charge per course.
If you submit your request less than five (5) business days before the course start date, you will not receive a refund.
If Portugal in Vancouver cancels the course you have paid for, you will receive a full refund.
We issue refunds in the original method of payment and to the original payee only. Include your payment receipt when you request a refund.
Tax Receipts
This course does not qualify for a tuition tax receipt; and thus, does not issue tax receipts. Only accredited post-secondary institutions are eligible to issue student tax receipts. Consult the Canada Revenue Agency guidelines for complete details.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT:
To reserve your seat, fill out this form and make a payment of $270 + GST.
To complete the registration process, you must click submit and make your payment. By clicking on submit, you agree to Portugal in Vancouver’s Terms and Conditions. After you click submit it will take you to PayPal where you can make your payment and complete the registration process. If payment is not made, then you will not be registered for the class.
After you click the submit button above, it will take you to PayPal to make your payment and complete the registration process. The PayPal window will look something like this:
After you click continue, it will take you to the PayPal login window. If you don’t have a PayPal account, that is okay. PayPal accepts credit cards. Just click on the “Pay with Credit Card or Visa Debit card” at the bottom of the screen as shown in the example below:
Space is limited, so don’t wait. Reserve your seat today.
WAITLIST
If the class is full, add yourself to our waitlist. To do so, you can either click on the “Continue Shopping” button in Paypal and it will take you to the waitlist form or you can fill out the form below.
