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Beginner Portuguese for Young Learners (Part 1)

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Music & Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon
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In this 8-week introduction to the European Portuguese world language beginner course, learners will develop the basic skills to communicate, read, and write in the Portuguese language through in-class exercises, games, and music offered by the Music and Language Learning Center by Kristine Dizon, ABD.

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8 lessons//8 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introductions, Greetings Conversation & Numbers
There will be classroom introductions & classroom expectations. Learners will be introduced to Portuguese greetings and the difference between formal and informal conversation, how to introduce oneself, ask for one's name, and how to say goodbye. Learners will learn about cardinal numbers from 0 to 100 that will be broken up in the next couple of sessions. Learners will have an opportunity to practice using the new vocabulary in class and record what they have learned for the teacher.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
The Days of the Week & Telling Time
What day is it? What time is it? Learners will learn the days of the Week, months and seasons of the year, date structure, and examples. They will be able to learn how to ask for the time in Portuguese using the parts of the day and the European system. There will be activities in couples reading and writing dates with times.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Alphabet & Colors
Learners will be introduced to the Portuguese alphabet. In this session, we will work on the pronunciation of vowels and consonants, how to spell their name, and the application of the Portuguese alphabet. Learners will also learn the colours in Portuguese and be able to describe the colour of different objects in Portuguese using the verb 'ser'. There will be a series of exercises and games for the students.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
My House
The class will begin with a short review of what we have learned in Portuguese. Learners will learn about the parts of their house in Portuguese through songs, exercises, and games. Learners will draw pictures of their dream houses that they will present in the following class using the verbs 'ser' and 'estar'.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Animals
The class will begin with learners presenting their dream house in Portuguese. Learners will learn new vocabulary relating to commonly used verbs and nouns associated to animals. Learners will do a presentation of their favorite animal in the beginning of the following class.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Family Members
Learners will learn about family members in Portuguese through different exercises and games facilitated by the teacher. Students will be able to describe the members of their family using the verbs 'ser' and 'chamar'. Learners will draw pictures of their family trees to present at the beginning of the following class.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Portuguese Food
Learners will learn how to say different foods in Portuguese. Learners will also learn about Portuguese food. There will be an activity where all the learners will pretend that they are at a restaurant.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Final Projects & Comprehensive Review
Students will present their final country projects to one another. There will also be a comprehensive review & reflection of what learners achieved during the past eight weeks.
  • Learners will develop the basic skills to communicate, read, and write in the Portuguese language through in-class exercises, games, and music
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per week
Feedback: as needed
Details: There will be homework assignments assigned weekly that will help learners apply the concepts learned in the form of exercises. There will also be recording assignments that will provide learners with additional opportunities to practice with the instructor outside of class.
Certificate of Completion
Frequency: included
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Materials will be provided by the instructor prior to the course.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Miami
Dr. Fei Xia
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Montclair State University
Dr. Fei Xia
Master's Degree in Education from Longy School of Music of Bard College
Caroline Campos
Bachelor's Degree from Atlantic International University
Orfilia Gil Ward
Greetings! I'm Kristine Dizon, PhD, Founder & Head Teacher of the 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 (MLLC). As both the course director and the creative force behind our curriculum, I've dedicated myself to crafting an innovative educational... 

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$20

weekly or $160 for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min

Completed by 194 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-5 learners per class

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