Brazilian Portuguese: Speaking Intermediate (Level 5)

To develop Portuguese speaking, listening, and reading comprehension skills.

Rafael Silva was born in Brazil and is a native speaker of Portuguese. He graduated with a B.A. in Psychology with a focus on learning and education at the Washington University in St. Louis. He has also tutored students in Portuguese and various other subjects since October 2020.

Practice worksheets will be distributed via Google Docs. No special account is required. We can make other accommodations for families who are unable to access Google Docs. 

Nearpod does not require families to have an account and it does not save student personal information. The teacher sends a link in class.

Education.com does not require families to have an account and it does not save student personal information. The teacher sends a link in class.
*** If the teacher finds that a student who has joined the class has a comprehension level that is lower than what is required for this level we will reach out to your family to determine whether we have the correct class level available for them at a time that works for your family. If we cannot make the transfer you will have the option of a partial refund (75%) or a class credit. We do not wish to make your student uncomfortable by having them struggle to catch up in class.

** Minimum students requirement: some classes are able to run if they do not meet the minimum student requirement. If this class is of interest please register. If class is less than 1 week away and does not show signs of additional enrollments we will reach out to your family to discuss whether the class will continue as scheduled, whether a different/ day or time is an option, or whether postponing the start date would be best. If your family's priority is peer to peer engagement, please let us know.

This course offers numerous levels to help students build their speaking and comprehension skills. Classes are taken in the following order unless the instructor states otherwise:
Level 0- No experience with the language
Level 1- Some experience
Level 2- Knowledge of alphabet, number, and basic greeting required
Level 3- Knowledge of common nouns and verbs required.
Level 4- Ability to speak in full sentences required.
Level 5- Ability to ask and answer questions and hold a discussion required.
Level 6- Ability to comprehend questions and hold a discussion required.

55 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.