Brazilian Portuguese - "Speak in a Week" Spring Break Camp
In this 5-day online camp, students will embark upon a fun and dynamic learning experience while being immersed in a new language.
Polyglots Academy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(266)
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐Class Description⭐ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This enrichment class is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of this new language. Students will learn and practice essential information and concepts, such as greetings, simple conversation, numbers, colors, shapes, counting, the alphabet and unlimited vocabulary. The course is taught mostly in the target language but English may be used as necessary depending on student needs. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚Instructor Practices📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ The instructor will use slides to ensure that students can see the information clearly. In addition, the instructor will employ various teaching techniques such as hand gestures, facial expressions, voice intonation, and body movements to engage and help students understand what is being taught. Chanting, rhyming, singing, and call-and-response will also be used to enhance the learning experience. Students will interact with the instructor and their classmates throughout the lesson to reinforce their learning. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🌍Target Student🌍 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This class does not require any prior experience or knowledge from the learners. It is designed and most appropriate for non-native speakers of this language, but all students are welcome to join. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 📚Class Outline 📚 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ ⭐Students Will Learn: Basic Greetings, Introductions and Simple Conversation The Alphabet Numbers up to 50 All Colors Basic Shapes 📅 Would you like to enroll in this camp at a different date and time? Send us a message with your request.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Greetings
recite days of the week, months of the year, read and write the date, simple conversation using greetings, practice talking about the weather, count to 10, learn first 8 letters of the alphabet along with vocabulary, describe pictures and make sentences using new vocabulary, learn colors red and blue, talk about circle and square shapes, practice using various salutations. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
What is Your Name?
recite days of the week, months of the year, read and write the date, simple conversation telling and asking about a person's name, practice talking about the weather, count to 20, learn next 8 letters of the alphabet along with vocabulary, describe pictures and make sentences using new vocabulary, learn colors green and yellow, talk about triangle and rectangle shapes, practice using various salutations. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How Old Are You?
recite days of the week, months of the year, read and write the date, simple conversation telling and asking about a person's age, practice talking about the weather, count to 30, learn next 6 letters of the alphabet along with vocabulary, describe pictures and make sentences using new vocabulary, learn colors orange and purple, talk about oval and diamond shapes, practice using various salutations. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Where Are You From?
recite days of the week, months of the year, read and write the date, simple conversation telling and asking about where someone is from, practice talking about the weather, count to 40, learn last 4 letters of the alphabet along with vocabulary, describe pictures and make sentences using new vocabulary, learn colors pink and brown, talk about star and heart shapes, practice using various salutations. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.8
266reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have teaching certificates
Florida Teaching Certificate
Florida Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Georgia Teaching Certificate
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Social Sciences from Catholic Theological Union
Master's Degree in Education from Liverpool John Moores
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from Divine Word College
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Quisqueya University
Paula C.
My name is Paula, Brazilian and born in Rio de Janeiro. I have been a preschool teacher for 32 years. I trained as a teacher at Colégio Ignácio Azevedo do Amaral, in Rio de Janeiro. I teach Portuguese language classes in various types of school environments, for adults and children aged between 5 and 30. My goal is to make learning fun, engaging and interactive. My hobbies include reading, watching series, running, swimming and meditating. I love traveling and cooking too!
Diana Carla Mota - Guest Teacher
Ms. Diana is our occasional guest teacher. She is Brazilian and loves teaching and connecting with her students. Diana has a teaching degree in Brazilian Portuguese from UNICESUMAR University. She works with foreign students and is proud of the great progress her students are making. Diana says, “Many of my students are already speaking in Portuguese for the whole lesson, during which I focus on developing their speaking, reading and writing skills along with grammar exercises.”
Lounis K. - Guest Teacher
Teaches: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, English and Arabic
Mr. Lounis is a proud polyglot and teaches 6 languages. Lounis graduated with a degree in Interpreting and Translation. Lounis began his teaching career preparing many students for different tests such as the TOEIC. Lounis intends on teaching the four basic language skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) as well as language test preparation. Lounis enjoys going for walks, cooking, playing soccer, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He looks forward to meeting all his students!
Lounis is a fluent speaker of Portuguese, he learned the language from close Brazilian friends and the language was a simple addition to his repertoire of languages because of his extensive background and experience with other Latin languages. He is also a Portuguese interpreter and translator.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
30 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-8 learners per class
