Materials used: Apart from our carefully selected standard teaching materials, the Language Institute boasts a large variety of modern teaching resources and equipment. Computers, CD's and videos are among the aids used in everyday courses as well as sessions devoted to culture, regional studies, literature and business.
Use of the multimedia library and our computer facilities is a good way of adding to and reinforcing the skills acquired from class work.
A word on methodology: We believe it is important to vary the teaching methods used in our Portuguese courses as much as possible. Every group and person is different, thus our teachers use an individual approach and flexibly adapt their teaching methods to the students' respective learning needs.
We supplement various course books with original teaching materials such as newspaper and magazine articles, audio/visual materials and activities inside and outside of class.
One of our fundamental principles is to ensure a maximum of spoken communication. Students are encouraged to practice spoken Portuguese in real-life situations, with the teacher, and with other participants, in pairs and groups.
Many activities outside of school are created with this idea of oral communication as well.
:: Class Schedule
Classes start at 8 a.m. and end at noon. There are three 10 minute breaks in between. The content of the classes depends on the level of the student.
Our school offers a large variety of modern teaching resources and equipment. Computers, CD's and videos are among the aids used in everyday courses as well as sessions devoted to culture, regional studies, literature and business.
Use of the multimedia library and our computer facilities is a good way of adding to and reinforcing the skills acquired from class work.
:: Activities & Excursions
Every week there are planned excursions to different tourist attractions and cultural places of interest around the area. For each excursion there is a tour guide who gives a thorough explanation of the site and a presentation to the students. Teachers give students an introduction to the site they will be visiting before the trip.
Enjoy excursions to museums and sight seeing tours, festivals, concerts, soccer games, bicycle tours in public parks, etc.
Mercado Municipal: The Municipal Market is one of the largest distribution centers for fruits, vegetables, fish and all sorts of local and imported goods. We will lunch on traditional mortadela sandwiches or the market’s famous fried pastries.
Rua Vinte e Cinco de Março: Rua 25 de março is one of the most traditional commercial streets in São Paulo, lined with clothing, wares, knickknacks and trinkets galore, of all types and all prices.
Centro de Tradições Nordestinas: The Center for Northeastern Traditions brings the Northeastern community together on weekends with regional music attractions, rustic restaurants serving the best Northeastern food, and bars named after every Northeastern state.
Embu das Artes: Embu das Artes is an artists’ community locates outside Sao Paulo. Since 1950, local and outside artists have made Embu their home, and offer an exciting market. Additionally, this city has a rare natural beauty between the municipalities and the metropolitan region of São Paulo.
Bairro da Liberdade: São Paulo has the largest number of Japanese living outside of Japan. The Liberdade neighborhood is the most Asian influenced section of São Paulo, and the traditional home of its Japanese population.
MAM – Museu de Arte Moderna: The Modern Art Museum of São Paulo was founded in 1948. Situated in the Parque Ibirapuera, it is composed of two exposition rooms that present Brazilian and international, modern and contemporary art. The museum’s permanent collection, composed of about 3,700 works of modern and contemporary art, is also found in this building.
MASP – Museu de Arte de São Paulo: The Sao Paulo Museum of Art was inaugurated on October 2, 1947. The MASP collections are varied and include works from diverse artists such as Rubens, Picasso, Degas, Warhol, Dali, Botticelli, and Portinari.
Museu do Ipiranga: This museum, which opened in 1895, shows furniture, weaponry, domestic utensils, photographs, ceramics/dishes and historic paintings from the independence era of Brazil.
Terraço Itália: This is the tallest building in the city, at 165 meters high, with 46 stories. It was built in the early 60's and inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II. On the 46th floor there is a restaurant, called the 'Terraço Itália', from where it is possible to see all of São Paulo.
:: Enjoy these addtional classes
Culinary: Instruction in preparation and history of typical Brazilian cuisine. With influences from Portugal, the Middle East, Africa and India, the heritage is deliciously varied and the associated festivities vividly enjoyed.
Rhythms and Dances: Experience the variety of cultural heritage in Brazil through dance classes of samba, forró, rítmos variados, and many more. Afternoon and evening classes, in groups or individually.
Capoeira: Classes in the Brazilian martial art/dance considered to be an essential part of cultural heritage. Local groups lead you to both playful and serious interactions with this beautiful tradition.
Photography: Study Photography at a well-respected Photography school against the colorful backdrop of Sao Paulo. All levels of instruction are available, from beginner to professional.
Booking this vacation is easy and we accept most major credit cards. We require a deposit of $300 and a completed booking form. After checking availability we normally confirm a booking within 24 hours.
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