Get by in Portuguese on Holiday
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: LMR27
Learn some basic ‘survival’ Portuguese for your next visit to Portugal or a Portuguese-speaking country, whether for holiday, visits to friends and family, business or cultural visits.
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From 24 Feb 2026
to 31 Mar 2026
Tuesday 14:00-16:00 6 weeks- Date
- 24 Feb 2026
- Time
- 14:00 to 16:00
- Date
- 03 Mar 2026
- Time
- 14:00 to 16:00
- Date
- 10 Mar 2026
- Time
- 14:00 to 16:00
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- 17 Mar 2026
- Time
- 14:00 to 16:00
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- 24 Mar 2026
- Time
- 14:00 to 16:00
- Date
- 31 Mar 2026
- Time
- 14:00 to 16:00
- Tutor
- Margarida Rodrigues Da Silva
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Learn some basic ‘survival’ Portuguese for your next visit to Portugal or a Portuguese-speaking country, whether for holiday, visits to friends and family, business or cultural visits.</span></span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">To learn some basic ‘survival’ Portuguese to enable learners to cope in essential, simple situations</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Topics may include: greetings and introductions, finding your way around, booking accommodation, visiting places of interest, shopping, travelling around, eating out, asking and answering questions, having a simple social conversation. </span></span></span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, but please check with the tutor via the admin office first.</span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="background-color:white"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">No; in fact the course is for complete beginners.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Portuguese Level 1 A, Term 1</span></span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p>No</p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, some homework will be set between sessions.</span></span></p>
What should students bring?
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pen and paper</span></span></p>
Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The course is based on the communicative approach:</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- active student interaction</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- emphasis on speaking and listening skills</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- some basic reading and writing activities</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- pair, small group and whole class work</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">- role play</span></span> </p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Course Cancellations by Us </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Cancellations by You </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date: Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Transfers </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">A 10% transfer fee applies. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Illness and Absence </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>How Refunds Are Issued </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Refunds are returned via the original payment method: </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Online Course Access </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer. </span></p>
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