LEVEL A1 - BEGINNERS

We will break down our response into two sections: (1) Teacher contact time and (2) Homework.

CONTACT TIME WITH THE TEACHER:

• Group classes: Around 30 hours are generally enough to grasp A1-level content in group settings.
• Individual classes: Typically, 15 to 20 hours of one-on-one instruction are needed.

HOMEWORK:

• Group classes: Besides the 30 hours with the teacher, an extra 15 to 20 hours of homework are necessary.
• Individual classes: Due to the shorter teacher contact time (15 to 20 hours), expect 20 to 30 hours of homework to complete this introductory Portuguese level.

In the initial A1 level, experiencing challenges with pronunciation is normal, and students shouldn’t be overly concerned. While we address pronunciation errors in class, we also acknowledge acceptable variations. Substantial improvement often comes from regular interaction with native Portuguese speakers. Fluent speaking skills typically become a primary focus from level B1 onwards, with less emphasis on pronunciation in A1 and A2 Portuguese classes.

As soon as students open a Portuguese language textbook, they may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information available. In addition to teaching the language, the teacher must also serve as a guide and explain the essential elements for A1 level. Without an experienced teacher and proper guidance, students will have difficulty. Here are four crucial verbs for A1 level: the verbs “SER“, “TER“, “ESTAR“, and “IR“.

UNIT 1 – Simple present – Regular verbs ending in -Ar -Use of the verb TO BE in the present tense -Definite and indefinite articles – Alphabet – Cardinal and Ordinal Numbers – Question words – Prepositions + articles

UNIT 2 – Rules of agreement of the adjective in gender and number with the noun – Placing the adjective in the sentence – Regular verbs, -Er and -Ir

UNIT 3 – Rules of plural formation in nouns and adjectives – Use of reflexive pronoun conjugation (reflexive verbs) – Placement of reflexive pronouns in the sentence – Word category (names, verbs and adjectives)

UNIT 4 – Irregular verbs in the present tense -Days of the week, months and seasons – Movement prepositions – FUTURE tense (with adverbials of future tense) TO GO + infinitive – Future of the Worksheet Indicative – Determinants and possessive pronouns – Placing possessive determinants and pronouns in the sentence

UNIT 5 – Adjectives, degrees – Family relationships – Use of the simple perfect past tense – Regular verbs – Graphic changes

UNIT 6 – Variable demonstrative determinants and pronouns – Placement of variable determinants and demonstrative pronouns in the sentence -Verb Haver – Time expressions

UNIT 7 – Adverbials of place -Formulas for description of physical state – Simple past