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Semi Intensive - General Portuguese

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Course description

The Semi-Intensive course is for those who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay but also have some free time to enjoy the city's main attractions. The courses focus on speaking and communication skills. The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Topics can include as per student's profile: fluency practice, media studies, games, film and theater, local culture, current events, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying test-preparation.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 2 students
Maximum 3 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 65 years old
Average 35 years old
(23 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Trend(s) Language Solutions is located in a commercial area of Brasília (Plano Piloto), just a few steps away from prestigious UNB camp (Federal University of Brasília) and the relaxing 'Olhos D'agua' park.

The school's excellent reputation and its wide variety of courses make it an ideal location to study Portuguese: students can choose from general Portuguese courses to executive and/or examination.

They can decide between just a few lessons per week, up to 25 lessons per week. T

The school offers cultural tips and involves students to the city's leisure calendar.

Students will be encouraged to practice their Portuguese skills while visiting popular points of interest in and around the city. Tourist programs can be arranged as per students needs.

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
3

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Portuguese speakers
All
Teachers with Portuguese teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Trend(s) Language Solutions varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 35. In the summer, the average age is 23.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

According to UNESCO, Brasilia is a singular artistic achievement, a prime creation of the human genius, representing, on an urban scale, the living expression of the principles and ideas advanced by the Modernist Movement and effectively embodied in the Tropics through the urban and architectural planning of Lucio Costa and Oscar Niemeyer. It headquarters Brazil's Federal Government and it is surrounded by waterfalls, parks, and curiosities.

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100% recommend

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"It was fantastic, way beyond expectations"

Pam Beaty, student from USA

My husband Chris and I had a great experience at the school. Our teacher Raquel was really fun and obviously very knowledgeable about the subject, and knew more about English than I do. Luciano, the director, was very helpful, and they both went out of their way to help us anytime we needed it. The lessons were carefully planned and fit our interests and needs exactly. In the afternoon we sometimes took field trips and learned so much about the city, the culture and the surrounding area.

The location was fine. The neighborhood was nice and we could walk from our apartment.

We were very sorry to leave Brasilia. If we'd known how much we were going to like it, we would have stayed longer.

There is nothing we did not like.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
20 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Trend(s) Language Solutions offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Student residence - Single-person room - No meals

£ 292
weekly
Age range: 18 - 55 years old
Location: In the city center of Brasília
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
£ 292
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in London. These homes are often between 25-50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 18 years old and older.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $45 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Brasília based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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