CULP: Portuguese Basic BeginnersUpdated£
Mon 19 Oct, Mon 26 Oct, ... Mon 7 Mar 2016
Description
The Programme offers general language tuition with a focus on communicative competence.
At basic level the focus is on every day and real-time, oral/aural communication. Each course features a functional-notional syllabus and grammar points are analysed in context.
More detailed information is available from the Language Centre.
Target audience
- University staff and students
- Further details regarding Language Centre eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites
For absolute beginners (ab initio learners) or for those with very little knowledge of the language
Sessions
Number of sessions: 15
| # | Date | Time | Venue | Trainer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mon 19 Oct 2015 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 2 | Mon 26 Oct 2015 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 3 | Mon 2 Nov 2015 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 4 | Mon 9 Nov 2015 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 5 | Mon 16 Nov 2015 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 6 | Mon 23 Nov 2015 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 7 | Mon 30 Nov 2015 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 8 | Mon 18 Jan 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 9 | Mon 25 Jan 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 10 | Mon 1 Feb 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 11 | Mon 8 Feb 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 12 | Mon 15 Feb 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 13 | Mon 22 Feb 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 14 | Mon 29 Feb 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
| 15 | Mon 7 Mar 2016 19:00 - 21:00 | 19:00 - 21:00 | Department of Chemistry, Todd Hamied Room | map | Cynthia Baerlocher-Rocha |
Topics covered
The course introduces students to the following functions and notions:
- How to say hello
- to present oneself
- to tell your origin/age and ask people relevant questions to get the same information
- to converse about work/study as well as family and languages spoken
- to be able to describe a dwelling, give/ask for an address, ask/explain who people live with...
- to talk about preferences, interests, sport, hobbies, weekend activities
- to place orders at the bar, talk about likes and dislikes, ask people what they want to drink...
- to make a restaurant booking, read the menu, ask about the dishes, place order, talk about food, ask for the bill and ask for info re: the bill...
- to talk about your work/study, the timetable and to talk about your professional past
- to ask for directions, understand indications, traffic signs, call a taxi, explain where to go... talk about the past in general and tell stories
- to buy food and clothing items, inquire about prices, size, quantity and get other relevant information
- to understand information relevant to travel, holiday and stay in hotel
- to talk about health and fitness, describe ailments, understand instructions and discuss them
- to talk about the geography and the demographics of the Portuguese-speaking world.
Objectives
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- Listening/Speaking: Understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic.
- Reading: Understand a set of basic notices, instructions or information.
- Writing: Write a brief informal letter or e-mail on an every-day predictable topic.
Aims
- To develop a basic understanding and an appreciation of the salient linguistic features;
- To establish the learner as a fairly confident language user in a range of predictable every-day situations;
- To introduce students to the cultural background of Brazil within the context of language teaching.
Format
Classroom teaching
System requirements
- Raven access is required
- Further information regarding Raven is available
Payment
Students Fees: £230 to be paid online (select: Concessionary) Staff Fees: £260 to be paid online (select: Full)
Notes
- The course will be offered upon enrolment of at least 15 students
- Full details of all Language Centre programmes can be found on the Language Centre website and Language Centre Online website
Duration
Twelve taught sessions of two hours
Frequency
This course is being piloted in the 2012-13 academic year, with the intention of making it a regular part of the CULP programme.
Booking / availability