Portuguese for Foreigners

Expatriates who bring their family along, find great advantage in our Portuguese Courses for foreigners as more often than not, Summit´s Portuguese tutors become a reference for their dear ones. Not only do they learn Portuguese from Summit Teachers, but also pick up valuable hints as to how to sort things out and get the most of their stay in São Paulo.

To the university student planning to have an international experience in Brazil, some knowledge of Portuguese is a must.

Our courses are taught on a one-to-one basis, but may be given to small groups on demand, especially for immersion programs.

Summit holds immersion programs for foreigners who have a very short time to get working knowledge of Portuguese.

Any non-native speaker of a Latin language will need about 80 hours to acquire elementary knowledge of Portuguese structures. Another 400 hours will be necessary to obtain intermediate command of the language.

To native Spanish speakers, 80 hours may lead them to pre-intermediate level.

Classes may be held at the school, at the student’s home or work place, if in the city of Sao Paulo.

Portuguese classes with native Brazilian teachers through Skype is a good strategy for those who need to become familiar with Portuguese before arriving in Brazil.

Click here to request more information about our Portuguese courses for foreigners.