NATIONAL LANGUAGES: PORTUGUESE A1.2

Portuguese A.1.2 course builds on the foundational skills acquired in the A1.1 course, advancing
students’ ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. Students will develop a deeper
understanding of Portuguese grammar and vocabulary, enabling them to engage in conversations,
understand simple texts, and express themselves more confidently in written form. Emphasis will be
placed on enhancing cultural awareness, with a focus on exploring the diverse cultures of
Portuguese-speaking countries.

UNITS
1.
Unit: Social Interaction and Leisure
Topics:
• Discussing hobbies and leisure activities
• Making plans and arrangements
• Expressing preferences and opinions
• Vocabulary for sports, and entertainment

2.
Unit: Traveling
Topics:
• Vocabulary related to travel, transportation, and navigation
• Purchasing tickets and making reservations
• Giving and asking for directions

3.
Unit: Education and Work
Topics:
• Discussing education and professional experiences

• Talking about current studies and career aspirations

• Understanding job advertisements and interviews

• Vocabulary related to education, professions, and workplacess

4.
Unit: Home and environment
• Describing one’s home and neighborhood
• Talking about household chores and routines
• Discussing environmental issues and sustainability
• Vocabulary related to housing, furniture, and the environment

Timetable:

Synchronous (14 hours) / Asynchronous (36 hours)
Dates of the synchronous sessions:
March 7th (1,5-hour session)
March 14th (1,5-hour session)
March 21st (1,5-hour session)
March 28th (1,5-hour session)
April 4th (1,5-hour session)
April 11th (1,5-hour session)
May 2nd (1,5-hour session)
May 9th (1,5-hour session)
May 16th (1,5-hour session)
The exact time will be announced in due course.

• The course is for EUNICE students/staff, preferably, who have completed the course Portuguese A1.1, but not exclusively.

Study Level: Admin/tech Staff, Bachelor, Master, PhD

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU applicants: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website
• UPHF applicants: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP applicants: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.