For those with little or no knowledge of Portuguese Lessons are held in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Students learn to cope in a variety of everyday situations commonly encountered on visits to Portugal. A variety of teaching methods will be used, including: class work group work team work pair work role play games videos and audio cassettes A course book or appropriate materials will be used to supplement the course and help with simple grammar. Some homework will be set each week. A College Certificate will be awarded on request. By participation, either by interaction between teacher and student or through group work, pair work or role play, games etc. The four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing will be covered, but with the emphasis on speaking and listening. A course book or other teaching materials will be used, and some homework set between classes to help students get the most out of the course. You will be able to converse in simple terms and cope with everyday situations such as asking the way, shopping, changing money, ordering snacks and drinks, asking for tourist information, booking into hotels, going to the garage / petrol station. Basic grammar will be covered as it arises. By participation, either by interaction between teacher and student or through group work, pair work or role play, games etc. The four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing will be covered, but with the emphasis on speaking and listening. A course book or other teaching materials will be used, and some homework set between classes to help students get the most out of the course. Portuguese Year 2