PTLanguages · Portuguese

Learn Portuguese
in Diani.

Portuguese language classes at IJLAPS, Diani. Spoken by 250 million people including across East Africa's neighbours. All levels welcome.

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Portuguese class, student and teacher, 600×500

Why learn Portuguese

Portuguese is spoken by over 250 million people and is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Cape Verde, and several other African nations. Mozambique and Angola are Kenya's regional neighbours, making Portuguese one of the most practically relevant European languages for East African professionals.

Portuguese is valuable for:

Regional business with Mozambique and Angola
Tourism and trade with Brazilian and Portuguese visitors
Study or work in Portugal, Brazil, or lusophone Africa
International organisations operating in Portuguese-speaking countries

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What you will learn

01Portuguese pronunciation (including Brazilian and European variants)

02Everyday conversation and vocabulary

03Grammar: verb conjugation, gendered nouns, sentence structure

04Portuguese for business and professional contexts

05Reading and writing in Portuguese

CEFR Levels

Levels available.

All language courses at IJLAPS follow the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). We offer all six levels, from total beginner to full mastery.

A1BeginnerBasic UserBasic User

Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. Introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions about personal details, and interact in a simple way provided the other person speaks slowly and clearly.

A2ElementaryBasic UserBasic User

Understand sentences and frequently used phrases on everyday topics like shopping, family, work and the local area. Communicate in simple, routine tasks and describe your background and immediate environment in plain terms.

B1IntermediateIndependent UserIndependent User

Handle most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Produce simple, connected text on familiar topics, describe experiences and events, and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2Upper IntermediateIndependent UserIndependent User

Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular conversation with native speakers possible. Understand the main ideas of complex texts and write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.

C1AdvancedProficient UserProficient User

Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without obvious effort searching for words. Use the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes, and produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects.

C2MasteryProficient UserProficient User

Understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Summarise information from different sources into a coherent presentation, and express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, even in the most demanding situations.

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Who it’s for

Who this course is for.

Profile 01Business professionals working with lusophone African markets

Profile 02Tourism workers serving Portuguese and Brazilian guests

Profile 03Students or professionals considering opportunities in Portugal or Brazil

Profile 04Anyone with personal connections to Portuguese-speaking countries

Enrol

Start learning Portuguese.

Certificate of completion issued by IJLAPS on finishing the course. WhatsApp us to confirm class availability, start dates, and fees.