Portuguese

Overview

Overview

This course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers.

Portuguese is the official language of nine countries and is one of the fastest-growing languages in the world. 

The Department of Hispanic Studies within the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies offers Portuguese language and culture courses, developed in accordance with the provisions of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages at the following levels:

• Beginners – Level A1: This course gives learners a basic knowledge of Portuguese language, culture, and contemporary society. Students should learn to make themselves understood in everyday conversational situations and be able to read and write simple Portuguese texts.
• Beginners – Level A2: This course is offered to learners who already have the required basic knowledge of Portuguese grammar and some communicative competence. It aims to develop their communicative capabilities in all language areas through the study of culture.
• Intermediate – Level B1: This course is offered to learners who have completed the beginners’ courses. The aim is to reinforce and further develop students’ linguistic and cultural knowledge.

Date, Time, and Place

Courses run for 22 weeks, spread over two academic terms – Michaelmas (starting late September) and Hillary (starting January). All classes take place in-person on Trinity's central campus.

• Beginners – Level A1: Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm.
• Beginners – Level A2: Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm.
• Intermediate – Level B1: Thursdays 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Further information on start dates, as well as the course application form, are available at: www.tcd.ie/Hispanic_Studies/courses/evening.php