Portuguese (Brazil) Beginner: Conversation and Vocabulary: High School
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Learners should be reviewing the videos and practicing the lessons learned that week to increase retention.Class Experience
Led by a native speaker in a small group of no more than four students, each lesson is taught thematically, ensuring that your learner will learn essential vocabulary and grammar in a fun and engaging way. No previous experience is required, just come with an open mind and a willingness to learn. ________ Weekly Breakdown: Week of September 9: Introduction to basic vocabulary and phrases Week of September 16: Introducing the alphabet and pronunciation Week of September 23: Basic greetings and introductions Week of September 30: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of October 7: Numbers 1-10 Week of October 14: Telling time Week of October 21: Food Week of October 28: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of November 4: Days of the week and months of the year Week of November 11: Weather expressions Week of November 18: Colors Week of November 25: (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of December 2: Expressing likes and dislikes Week of December 9: Family members and relationships Week of December 16: Clothing Week of December 23 - OFF Week of December 30 - OFF Week of January 6 - Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of January 13: Describing people and physical appearances Week of January 20: Directions and locations Week of January 27: Daily routines and activities Week of February 3: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of February 10: Emotions and feelings Week of February 17: Slang Week of February 24: Numbers 1-20 Week of March 3: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of March 10: Ordering food and drinks Week of March 17 - OFF Week of March 24: Shopping Week of March 31: Transportation and travel phrases Week of April 7: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of April 14: (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) Week of April 21: Giving and receiving directions Week of April 28: Sports and outdoor activities Week of May 5: Gym and exercise Week of May 12: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of May 19: Careers and jobs Week of May 26: Classroom objects Week of June 2: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of June 9: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of June 16: Review with games, conversations and/or role play Week of June 23: Review with games, conversations and/or role play ________ Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education. We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter. By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners. _______ Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 2024: August 19-August 25 (Summer Break) November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break) December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break) 2025 January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break) March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break) April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break) August 25-31st (Summer Break) If you are enrolled, you will not be charged! We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes. _______ Refund Policy: We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. Camera Policy: All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge. Contact info: In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will never be any personal information shared. All resources used will be relevant and age appropriate. By enrolling in this class, you are granting us permission to utilize any and all external resources listed.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
6 teachers have teaching certificates
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Maryland Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Special Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
California Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
California Teaching Certificate in Special Education
4 teachers have a Graduate degree
Juris Doctor from New York Law School
Doctoral Degree in Special Education from University of Alberta
Master's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Master's Degree from National University
Master's Degree from Central Michigan University
Master's Degree in Education from Rutgers University
9 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science from The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Centro Universitário Anhanguera de São Paulo
Bachelor's Degree in American Studies from Smith College
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Long Island University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Centro Universitário UniCEUB
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Universidade de Brasília
Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's Degree in Education from North Carolina State University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Cortland
CLAUDIA HOFACKER
I am Claudia Hofacker, an educator from Brazil specializing in Portuguese and English. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to teaching children and teenagers, using student-centered approaches. My focus is on creating an environment of trust and growth, where students feel confident to develop their language skills and reach their full potential.
MILENA MACHADO DE LIMA BROWN
I was born and raised in Brazil. So, I am a brazilian native speaker and I graduated with honor's in Portuguese Language at Universidade de Brasília - UnB. I have been teaching children and teenagers for more than 20 years. Nowadays, I live in the USA. I love teaching Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture! Let's have fun learning Portuguese together!
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EDMARA ALVES
I'm Brazilian born and raised in the countryside of São Paulo. I hold a Bachelor Degree in First and Primary Education with a Tesol Diploma studied in Australia. I have over 10 years of experience teaching in public and private schools for kids and adults. I also have experience working in language schools in Brazil and in the United States. I love learning new things as much as teaching.
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Live Group Class
$17
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-5 learners per class