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Learn Portuguese in the Paradise of Carnival!
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Learn Portuguese in the country of samba!
Once you have a look at the map you will realize how big Brazil actually is. It is the fifth biggest country in the world and the largest one in South America. The country has more than 186 million inhabitants and is different from all other countries in South America because Portuguese is the official language. The capital of Brazil is not Sao Paulo as many people may think, but the relatively unknown city of Brasilia in the center of the country. The most well-known cities in Brazil are Rio de Janeiro with the famous Cocacabana and world famous carnival, the beautiful colonial city Salvador da Bahia and the metropolis Sao Paulo, known especially for its sheer size and overpopulation (almost 20 million people live within the city).
Due to the slave trade in colonial times which transported a lot of Africans over to South America, the country is – especially on the east coast – deeply influenced by African culture and Caribbean rhythms.
Brazil is very multifaceted and offers a huge variety of different landscapes from the world’s longest river system, the Amazonian Basin, surrounded by the world’s biggest rainforest area, to the beautiful coasts and gorgeous sandy beaches which can be found from the north to the south of the country. The further north you go, the more the country will seem like paradise! The Brazilians are very hearty and easygoing people and you will immediately be taken by their happy and relaxed way of life!
· Frequently Asked Questions about Brazil
SALVADOR DA BAHIA
Once the capital of Brazil and now the capital of
the Bahia region, the so-called “land of happiness,” Salvador
is the center of Afro-Brazilian culture. Its annual
carnival is considered to be one of the biggest parties
in the world. The city has approximately three million
inhabitants and has so many colonial buildings and
old churches that it is like an enormous open air
museum. The mixture of African and Portuguese culture
gives it an extra special flair. Learn Portuguese
in the “land
of happiness”!
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PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Our partner school is located only five minutes away
from the beautiful beaches of Salvador da Bahia, in an area with a lot
of small shops, trendy bars and cheap restaurants. It is a fifteen-minute
walk to the historical center of the city. Taking classes at the language
school in Salvador da Bahia gives you the excellent advantage of receiving
university credits, which will be very useful should you be considering
studying in Brazil one day. Furthermore, the school prepares you for the
CELPE-Bras (Certificate of Proficiency in Portuguese for Foreigners) which
is the only officially recognized certificate for Brazilian Portuguese.
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PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE COURSES
The language school offers a wide variety of different
courses. You will have the choice between group and
individual classes. Group classes consist of a maximum
of nine students, one class lasts 50 minutes.
All courses start on Mondays and end on Fridays, with the exception of Brazilian holidays. Therefore, the official arrival date will be on Sunday and the official departure date on Saturday. Should you arrive before or leave after the above mentioned days, please let us know in advance so that we can make special arrangements.
Studying a foreign language is a challenge for all of us. To make sure that your course meets your level of Portuguese knowledge, the school will do a little language placement test on your first day of class. Before you start classes, the school will also provide you with useful information about after-school activities, shopping opportunities in Salvador da Bahia, methods of transportation etc.
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LEISURE ACTIVITIES
In Brazil you will have the chance to discover many
interesting things of which you may not previously
have heard. The language school offers cultural classes
in the afternoons. You can choose between
Capoeira, Samba, Lambada or Axé dance
workshops as well as learning how to prepare the
national dishes Tutu or Feijoada, when participating
in the Brazilian cookery class. There are also a
number of additional programs like surfing, diving
and mountain biking waiting for you.
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ACCOMMODATION
We want you to feel as at home as possible in Salvador da Bahia and therefore we offer a wide variety of different types of accommodation.
An excellent way of being around Brazilians almost
all the time is living with one of the carefully selected host families.
In this case you may also choose to have dinner with your family. Please
inform us about your preferences so that we can make arrangements on time.
The host families live close enough to the language school for you to
be able to walk there every day.
If you prefer to spend more time with other students or travelers you are welcome to live in the school’s Guest House which is a 30-minute bus ride to school and to the beach.
Another accommodation option is the Simple Hotel. From there it only takes you five minutes to walk to school and to the beach. You will have your own bathroom, a refrigerator and a safe in your room. The Simple Hotel is
located in an area known for its fantastic nightlife and is also very
close to a shopping mall.
We also give you the option to stay in a hostel,
which is also very close to the beach and to the language school. All
rooms are equipped with a fan or air conditioning and will be shared by
four to six people.
Breakfast is included in all accommodation prices.
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OTHER SERVICES
The language school offers free wireless internet
connection so please feel free to bring your notebook and take advantage
of it! Furthermore, the school can pick you up from the airport for US$
65 on request. You also have the chance to participate in the intercultural
meetings organized by the language school twice a month where you can
make new Brazilian friends, or join the weekly cultural program (sightseeing
tours, festival visits, bicycle tours etc).
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PRICES
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Group Classes |
Individual Classes |
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20 classes / week |
30 classes / week |
20 classes / week |
30 classes / week |
| 1 week |
US$ 280 |
US$ 430 |
US$ 675 |
US$ 1.010 |
| 2 weeks |
US$ 530 |
US$ 840 |
US$ 1.350 |
US$ 2.020 |
| 3 weeks |
US$ 775 |
US$ 1.245 |
US$ 2.025 |
US$ 3.030 |
| 4 weeks |
US$ 1.015 |
US$ 1.645 |
US$ 2.700 |
US$ 4.040 |
| Additional week |
US$ 245 |
US$ 405 |
US$ 675 |
US$ 1.010 |
Prices are subject to change.
| Accommodation |
Prices |
| Host Family |
US$ 32 / night |
| Guest House |
US$ 30 / night |
| Simple Hotel |
US$ 43 / night |
| Hostel |
US$ 28 / night |
Prices are subject to change.
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COMMENTS
· Group and Individual Classes include 20 or 30 classes
(each of 50 minutes) per week.
· Group Classes consist of a maximum of nine students.
· Teaching material has a one-time extra cost of US$ 65.
· The
accommodation in host family, guest house and simple hotel
takes place
in single rooms with breakfast (prices for double
rooms on request).
· The
accommodation in the hostel takes place in shared rooms with
breakfast.
· Dinner
with host family has an extra cost of US$ 8 per day.
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