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Semi Intensive - General Portuguese (MUST BOOK ACCOMMODATION)

Trends Language Solutions

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Course description

The Semi-Intensive course is for those who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay but also have some free time to enjoy the city's main attractions. The courses focus on speaking and communication skills. The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. You'll have 1 class each day, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Topics can include as per student's profile: fluency practice, media studies, games, film and theater, local culture, current events, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying test-preparation.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Saturday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
01:10 PM - 02:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 2 students
Maximum 3 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 65 years old
Average 40 years old
(30 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Trends Language Solutions provides Portuguese classes in a private Studio, called Studio330, which is just two blocks from the most beautiful 'carioca' beach, Copacabana beach.

It is only 4 blocks from Leme beach, considered one of the favorites by locals.

The Studio330 was designed by the famous architect, Cristiano Sá Motta, and follows the institution style in all capital, under a CoLiving concept. That means you can stay and have your classes in just one place.

Year opened
2019
Number of classrooms
1

Facilities

  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native Portuguese speakers
All
Teachers with Portuguese teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Trends Language Solutions varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 40. In the summer, the average age is 30.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

The city of Rio de Janeiro, shaped by the interaction of mountains and sea, lies over the narrow strip of an alluvial plain between Guanabara Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Cradled between these mountains and the bay, the urban landscape of the city has been shaped by significant historical events, influenced by a diversity of cultures. It is perceived to be of great beauty, which is celebrated in the arts, through painting and poetry in particular.

Trends Language Solutions provides Portuguese classes in a private Studio, called Studio330, which is just two block from the most beautiful 'carioca' beach, the Copacabana beach. It is also. located only 4 blocks from Leme beach, considered one of the favorites by locals.

The Studio was inspired by the famous architect Cristiano Sá Motta and was designed under the CoLiving concept, which basically means 'many things to different people in just one place'. And for us, those things means 'Teaching Portuguese' and guiding you around the city, besides making it the best experience of your stay in the same place. We are passionate about teaching and have been doing it, from generation to generation, for more than 10 decades. We also love serving, so you will really feel at home at the same time.

We believe co-living may provide some of the answers for the problems we face in a complex world, where housing and social belonging are in short supply.

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Housing

Trends Rio de Janeiro offers the following housing types:
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Studio330

S$ 1,000
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Address: Av. Prado Jr., 330, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro 22011040, Brazil
Location: Copacabana
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 1 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 01:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
S$ 1,000
Classes will be held in Studio330, two blocks from the most famous beach of the world, Copacabana Beach, with fine arts and, supplies and comfort you need for a great experience in Rio de Janeiro.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $45 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Rio de Janeiro based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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