Portuguese Program Overview:
AZ Porto
In
Porto our partner Portuguese language school is AZ Porto. Founded
15 years ago, this Portuguese language school is considered to
be one of the best quality language schools in Portugal. Over
the years, AZ Porto has received students from around the world
who have come to study and learn Portuguese at a great language
school.
Today this Portuguese language
is very centrally located in Porto. We feel that the building
is perfectly suited for individuals who want to study and learn
Portuguese. After Portuguese classes, students will find that
virtually all sites of interest within Porto are just a short
distance away.
This Portuguese language school
offers both group and private language instruction. Students of
any level of Portuguese proficiency can participate in these language
programs. Most students will participate in the general Portuguese
language programs. However if a student needs to cover a specialized
topic this Portuguese language school can arrange an appropriate
program. The most popular language programs offered by the Portuguese
language school are the group programs. Those students that want
something more intensive, have a short time period in which to
study, or simply need to cover a specialized topic can take private
language classes. Whichever type of course you decide to take,
the language programs offered by the Portuguese language school
will allow you to study and learn Portuguese in a fast and efficient
manner.
A critical part of the Portuguese language program
in Porto relates to the cultural and excursion component. The
language school offers or helps to arrange a variety of activities
that allows our Portuguese language students to discover Porto
and the surrounding area. Each week students have the opportunity
to participate in the activities offered by the language school.
Students looking for a great Portuguese language
school and an interesting city should consider studying and learning
Portuguese at AZ Porto.
| Why Learn Portuguese
In Porto? |
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Porto has a very different feel from Lisbon.
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Close by Porto, one has the chance to visit
numerous traditional towns and villages.
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To the north and to the south of Porto
stretch some beautiful beach areas.
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Due to the small size of Portugal, most
sites of interest within the country are within just a few
hours from Porto.
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This region is world renowned for the production
of Port Wine.
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Outside of Porto one has the chance to
explore some excellent port producing wineries.
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Though smaller than Lisbon, Porto has enough
bars, nightclubs, and theaters to keep anyone busy.
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Porto is an excellent city to spend time
walking around and exploring.
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Getting in and out of Porto by plane is
very easy.
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Spain is very easy to get to.
| Learn Portuguese:
Program Options |
Standard
Group Portuguese Courses: 4 Portuguese classes per day
with no more that 6 students in a class. Students of any level
of Portuguese proficiency can participate in this particular Portuguese
course. This Portuguese course will make use of a variety of exercises
and activities that are designed to allow students to quickly
learn Portuguese.
Intensive
Group Portuguese Courses: If you want a more intensive
Portuguese language course, this is a great option. It is similar
in structure to the Standard Group Portuguese Course. The only
differences are that you will receive 6 Portuguese classes per
day AND this particular Portuguese language course is only offered
between June and September.
Combined Portuguese
Course: If you really want to learn
Portuguese as quickly as possible, the consider taking the Combined
Course. With this option you will take the Standard Portuguese
Course in the morning followed by 1 to 3 private lessons. The
individual Portuguese courses can be used to cover either general
or specialized Portuguese language topics.
Extra Options:
Private
Portuguese Instruction: For individuals who want the most
intensive type of Portuguese courses available. Students can choose
to study 4 or 6 Portuguese lessons per day. Students can study
general or specialized topics as they relate to Portuguese. For
those who need to learn Portuguese in a short time period, this
is your best option.
| What's Included
WIth Your Portuguese Course? |
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Private room with host family.
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2 meals per day with host family.
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Access to phone, and fax service (some not
free).
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You will find that it is easiest to use one
of the many cyber cafes in the city.
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Books, handouts, etc.
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Cultural activities
Non-beginners can start
any Monday of the year.
Private Instruction
can start on any Monday of the year.
Beginners must start
on the following dates:
| Start
Dates |
Holidays: |
Start
Dates |
Holidays: |
| January |
7 |
1 |
July |
7 |
- |
| February |
4 |
5 |
August |
4 |
15 |
| March |
3 31 |
21 |
September |
1 29 |
- |
| April |
7 |
25 |
October |
6 |
5 |
| May |
5 |
1 22 |
November |
3 |
1 |
| June |
2 30 |
10 24 |
December |
7 |
1 8 25 |
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Weekend excursions
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Airport pickup