Languages in Action:
Languages in Action is an international organization of language schools providing opportunities to learn a language of your choice, at language schools around the world. Learn Portuguese in Brazil with Languages in Action at our language schools in Sao Paulo and Salvador, Bahia. Join us in an amazing country that will excite your every bone with scenic and cultural variety, its sheer size, exotic forests, alluring beaches and energetic cities.
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Courses:
Our schools offer courses that focus on the four key language skill areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing, while considerable attention is also placed on pronunciation, oral communication and the appropriate usage of language in daily situations.
Our schools provide individual or group courses for all levels, courses specific to kids, teens, adults and seniors, private Portuguese lessons, intensive Portuguese courses, a Homestay Program, Business Portuguese courses.
Exam Preparation for the Celpe-Bras Examination (CELPE-Bras is the only official and recognized diploma of Brazilian Portuguese language studies for foreigners. The exam was established by the Brazilian Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) in cooperation with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE). It is internationally recognized as proof of competence in the Portuguese language. The test examines written and spoken communication skills in Brazilian Portuguese in different every day situations.
Additional courses in Salvador, Bahia include Bahian Cuisine cooking classes, Afro-Brazilian Dance, Volunteer work, Portuguese and Diving, and Language Exchange.
Location:
Brazil occupies roughly half of South America and borders 10 countries! - Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. The rainforest that covers the Amazon River Basin constitutes almost half of the rainforests on Earth. Exploiting vast natural resources and a large labor pool (population: 188 million), today Brazil is South America's leading economic power and a regional leader. After 20 years of democracy, the country has grown strong, and despite the social problems of the unequal income distribution, Brazilians are a happy and festive people.
Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo is the largest and richest city in Brazil and South America. With a population of 18 million, it is located on the south east coast of Brazil and has become the most visited city in the country for both tourism and to learn Portuguese. Sao Paulo is the economic and financial center of Brazil. Sao Paulo offers endless opportunities in dining, tourism, entertainment and shopping.
Our Portuguese school in Sao Paulo has modern learning facilities and qualified, experienced, and motivated staff. Courses focus on communication. The school organizes day and weekend trips, including ecological trips.
Salvador
Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia on the northeast coast of Brazil, is a city rich in history and tradition, and the place where the addictive rhythm of samba was born. It was the first major port and the capital of colonial Brazil for almost two centuries. Salvador's historical centre protected by UNESCO as a “Cultural Heritage of Humankind".
The city lies between green tropical hills and broad beaches along the bay of Todos os Santos. It has a population of almost 3 million people. In Salvador, the African influence on Brazilian culture is more visible than anywhere else in the country, from the spicy dishes (caruru, vatapa, acaraji), to the ceremonies of candombli which honor both African deities and Catholic holidays, to the capoeira schools.
Salvador has a typical tropical climate. The Bahia coastline is very diverse, featuring long sandy beaches, sea cliffs, mangrove swamps, and a number of islands. Itaparica, the largest island, includes a famous resort area. The marine life in this region is equally diverse.
All teachers at our school Salvador are native speakers and are university educated. Enhance your Portuguese with an extra curricular activity that promises to expand your learning experience and provide a fun challenge as well. Gain a deeper level of insight into the culture of traditions of this magnificent, captivating country and region in Salvador.