Portuguese Courses in Florianopolis, Southern Brazil

Step1 Idiomas, Florianópolis:
At Step1 Idiomas Florianópolis we believe that language is a result of human interaction. More than any other area, language acquisition depends on natural learning situations.

Our school offers highly communicative courses aimed at developing your proficiency in the Portuguese language quickly. The courses take into account different learning and teaching styles while incorporating task-based strategies centered on the well-known fact that practice in each skill area enhances mastery of the others.

Day One:
On the first day of class when you arrive at our school you will be greeted at the door by your teacher. You will then take a placement test and be interviewed to determine the level of your Portuguese. At this stage, your teacher will be able to determine a strategy for your studies and will make several suggestions as to what areas you should focus more and the types of activities that would me most beneficial to you.

The courses we offer include private instruction, group instruction and optional activities that will help you learn Portuguese more effectively and quickly. Every course is especially tailored to accommodate your existing knowledge, needs and desires. Here is a brief summary of what you can expect from each course:

Group course:
The group course is designed for the more traditional learner of Portuguese. After an assessment of your language level, you will be placed in a group with the same level and objectives as yourself. The groups are very small, ranging from 2 to 5 students on average, and are composed of individuals from different backgrounds (most of whom are experienced world travelers).

One to One Course:
We custom design a special curriculum based on an assessment of your language needs, interests, and the written test and oral interview you take during your first day. Depending upon the intensity of your program you will be assigned two or more instructors during your course.
The advantages of private instruction are:
- You learn at your own pace.
- Because you're the only student, you'll be speaking and thinking more in Portuguese. Consequently you'll learn faster.

Executive Course:
This course is designed to meet the needs of our professional students. Your teacher will assess your current language level and structure a program that is relevant to the area of focus of each individual student. Depending upon the intensity of your program you will be assigned two or more instructors during your course. The advantages of the executive course are:
- The course will focus on specific vocabulary of your area of work.
- You learn at your own pace.
- Because you're the only student, you'll be speaking and thinking more in Portuguese. Consequently you'll learn faster.

Certificates and University Credit
Certificates are awarded to those students who have completed the requirements of our course. Our certificate will describe what you’ve accomplished in regard to the four skills: listening, writing, speaking and grammar comprehension. We will also provide a letter grade which you will use to get university credit at your home country. This letter will contain detailed information about the course you have taken, total number of hours, curriculum, your final grade, level of proficiency, etc.