Special Portuguese Programs:
AZ Rio

In addition to the standard Portuguese language programs offered by the Portuguese language school in Rio de Janeiro, students can also select to attend one of the following courses as well. Study and learn Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Portuguese & Samba
Rio de Janeiro is famous for incredible beaches and its music and dance. A great way to learn about Rio de Janeiro and its culture is to learn about samba and visit the places where people go dancing. With this option you can study and learn Portuguese while at the same time learning how to dance samba and discovering Brazilian music.

This Portuguese program includes:
20 lessons of Portuguese
6 hours of samba classes
A visit to a local samba hall or samba school (open only during certain times of the year)
One 90-minute private lesson talking about Brazilian music.

Carnival Blast
This course offers you the chance to experience one of the most famous celebrations in the world. With this program you get a chance to watch some samba school's rehearsals and participate in the parade as well!

This Portuguese program includes:
20 lessons of Portuguese
6 hours of samba classes
A visit to a local samba hall or samba school (open only during certain times of the year)
One 90-minute private lesson talking about Brazilian music.
A costume for Samba School’s famous parade (available only during Carnival).

Portuguese & History
The only Latin American country colonized by the Portuguese, Brazil is blessed with a unique heritage in the world. The nation was also influenced by the French and the Dutch, not to mention large waves of European immigrants and African slaves. This incredible mix has made Brazil a fascinating country with very rich historical and artistic roots.

And as the country’s former capital and most famous city, Rio de Janeiro makes a great place to explore Brazil’s history and culture.

The following activities are included in Week One of the program:
20 lessons of Portuguese
A Brazilian history lecture: 2 hours long
2 guided visits to the most important museums and historical sites in Rio de Janeiro, accompanied by your Portuguese instructor. Museums include the National History Museum, the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes and the Republic Museum, just to name a few.

Additional weeks include 20 hours of group Portuguese class, one 2-hour lecture (either on a different period of Brazilian history or a more in-depth study of the same periods) and two guided visits to museums per week, accompanied by your Portuguese teacher. This is ideal for students who want a more complete experience, as it will allow you to discover some of the lesser-known, but equally interesting museums of the city. Of course, we always try to tailor the visits to your particular interests. Get ready to discover Brazil through its history and art!

Portuguese & Business
Designed to help people learn about business in Brazil. This course will help you learn about various aspects of doing business in Brazil. Additionally the course will also focus on terminology relating to business topics.

This Portuguese program includes:
20 lessons of Portuguese
Brazilian economy lecture. 2 hours in length.
A guided visits to various local businesses in Rio de Janeiro.
2 hours of private instruction focusing on business related topics.

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