Our Portuguese speakers, fully qualified to teach their native tongue, can train you and, if need be, the rest of your group at a time that is suitable to you, at your home or place of work. Sessions can take place on the day of your choosing - even weekends - and at the time you want: whether it be morning, afternoon or evening. If circumstances arise where your home or office is not convenient, the classes can be held at your trainer's office. Resources for the lesson are provided for you.
These Portuguese lessons fit a broader spectrum, and can be useful for those who need different things from the language. Most beginner students will have a handle of survival Portuguese by the end of their lesson, which will provide them with enough Portuguese to communicate at least at a basic level during short trips to the country, but those who require more would benefit greatly from these sessions. Typical students have been those eager to travel all over the world, those buying overseas property, those with foreign spouses, aficionados of Portuguese culture and those who just wish to pass a particular Portuguese exam.
Portuguese lessons of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Portuguese to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners lesson will have the student finishing the lesson with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Portuguese, as well as survival Portuguese should a short stay in the country be needed.
Those wishing to learn Portuguese in groups of 2 or more together (Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Portuguese proficiency, must have the same needs from the language, and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn do not propose group sizes or more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Portuguese Lessons can occur with up to 12 people.
The Portuguese language uses the standard Latin alphabet, but is heavily accented to denote stress
Portuguese derives from the Galicia region in the north of the country
In South America, over half the population speak Portuguese
Portuguese Testimonials
"Our native speaker qualified Portuguese language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."
Babylon
With a population just over 200,000, Babylon, New York is able to crack the list of the 100 most populous cities in the United States. Best known for the Fire Island area at its southernmost tip which hosts a large summer community of gay and lesbian vacationers, Babylon has seen growth and prosperity in other areas in recent years, including: technology spending and large infrastructure projects that have greatly enhanced the quality of life there. Babylon is nowhere near as big as Manhattan, but still boasts a relatively high median income of over $60,000 per year thanks to many residents who have achieved financial success in New York City and then chosen to take up residence in this peaceful town. 10% of Babylon is made up of Hispanic or Latino individuals making Spanish the second language of choice in local schools and the business community. And with the international airports of New York City close by, it's easy to jet off to exotic foreign locales after you learn a new language in Babylon.