Porto, sometimes called Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal. It is located along the Douro river in northern Portugal. The history of this city dates back to the 4th century and the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. Students taking Portuguese courses in Porto can...
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Porto, sometimes called Oporto, is the second largest city in Portugal. It is located along the Douro river in northern Portugal. The history of this city dates back to the 4th century and the Roman occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. Students taking Portuguese courses in Porto can expect to experience a fairly mild climate, with winter temperatures rarely falling below freezing, and summers being mostly warm and mild. Porto is a hilly city showing off a variety of styles, including baroque churches, medieval alleyways and village style plazas. One of the most famous exports from Portugal is Port wine, named for city of Porto. While students are attending Portuguese school in Porto they might enjoy a visit to the Porto Cathedral. It is one of the oldest churches in the area. Another popular place to visit is the Stock Exchange Palace. Construction began in 1842 but was not completed for three generations. Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the palace is known for its sculptures, floors and paintings, among other things. Students looking for outdoor activities can enjoy walking, cycling, fishing and golf. The cuisine of Porto includes some traditional dishes like Caldo Verde, a soup made with potatoes, cabbage and a touch of olive oil. Porto style Tripe is another famous dish. Porto is known to have an active nightlife, with dance clubs, cocktail bars and restaurants drawing lots of visitors each evening. Students will enjoy the old traditions, the interesting culture, and the beautiful location of this intriguing city.
Standard Portuguese is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. It covers 20 hours per week and outdoor lessons planned and held by our teachers (2 afternoons/ week).
Extensive Portuguese is for students who want to extend their language learning practice during a longer stay. It covers 10 hours per week and outdoor lessons planned and held by our teachers (2 afternoons/ week).
Intensive +5 is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay while combining group and private lessons. It covers 25 hours per week and outdoor lessons planned and held by our teachers (2 afternoons/ week).
Intensive +10 is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay while combining group and private lessons. It covers 30 hours per week and outdoor lessons planned and held by our teachers (2 afternoons/ week).
With 3 hours of lessons every day, an extra (optional) hour of computer study daily, and a reduced number of participants (an average of just 4 or 5 students) the inlingua mini-group intensive courses ensure that you will make quick progress with your Portuguese.
We invite you also to take part in the social activities that are organised for your course.
Make the most of your stay in Porto and learn to surf as well as improve your Portuguese
During the months of July and August, and in collaboration with the Porto surf school, we organise a full day of learning. In the morning it's Portuguese at inlingua.
