Porto or Oporto is a Portuguese city located on the steep northern bank of the Douro river, near the Atlantic Ocean. Being the second largest city of the country, Porto is a chief economic center and one of the most picturesque. Truly, Porto is downright dripping with atmosphere, a feature that has given the city the honor of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Some talk of Porto as the city where the roots of Portugal’s history were put down. Not by chance Porto is an extremely rich site in cultural and historical terms. Though having an important population, Porto’s people are the responsible for keeping alive traditions from the past, something that you’ll better appreciate in the tiny neighborhoods and villages that enclose the city. It shouldn’t surprise you if a cutting-edge metro passes in front of you while the noisily clatter of an old tram fills the air with sounds from the past. After all, the real essence of Port lies in tiny things like this .
Faithful to its character as a provincial second city, Porto retains a distinctive flair that can be seen in any corner of the city. It’s not only the city that gave birth to the country and language’s name, but also a university city with a culture, traditions and artistic treasures of its own. Today, Porto is past as well as future. The traces of its history are incredibly intact in the city, mainly in Ribeira, Porto’s Old Section, and its drive towards the future is present in its strong urbanization, economy, investments, and hectic cultural life.
Portuguese in Porto
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The school is conveniently located in the heart of Porto close to many of the main attractions, restaurants, banks, and more.
This is a small school providing a cozy atmosphere.
There are many things to do in Porto. You shouldn’t miss: the Ribeira, riverside district of traditional atmosphere with cobbled stone streets and wide paths shadowed by a variety of trees. Jardins do Palacio de Cristal, incredible park with ponds, a sport pavilion and a high tech library. Solar do vinho do Porto, renowned bar with more than a hundred types of wine and a terrace overlooking the river. The Cathedral, San Francisco Church and the Romantic Museum are part of the historical sites in Porto. Dragao Stadium is the biggest stadium in Portugal. Feira de Espinho is a local street market with a wide offer of traditional artefacts and typical food.
Airport Transfer Service: Available at an extra cost from Porto International Airport.
School Capacity: 24 students per day.
City overview
Old statues in Porto city
Ancient church in Porto
Courses Available in Porto
Intensive for non - beginners (20 lessons/week)
The Intensive Portuguese course focus on communication and grammar. Students will be exposed to a variety of exercises to acquire specific knowledge in written and oral communication.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 6 students per class.
The Intensive Portuguese course focus on communication and grammar. Students will be exposed to a variety of exercises to acquire specific knowledge in written and oral communication.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 6 students per class.
Super Intensive for non - beginners (30 lessons/week)
Portuguese lessons during the morning aim at developing all the communicative competences in the language. Afternoon classes reinforce what has been learnt at the morning, emphasizing on specific topics and the students’ particular needs.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 6 students per class.
Portuguese lessons during the morning aim at developing all the communicative competences in the language. Afternoon classes reinforce what has been learnt at the morning, emphasizing on specific topics and the students’ particular needs.
Minimum week requirement: 1 week.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 6 students per class.
The Portuguese Private course focuses on the specific needs and requirements of each student. Topics and exercises vary according to their interests and lessons are held taking into account the students’ pace.
