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If you’ve ever been to Houston, you will have noticed that this beautiful city is populated with people from all over the world. In fact, according to a WalletHub report released in 2021, Houston is the most ethnically diverse city in the United States. It should come as no surprise then, that more than a hundred languages a regularly spoken by H-Town residents. One of the most common ones, as shown in the 2014 census, is Portuguese.
Portuguese is a fascinating romance language with more than 260 million speakers worldwide. Although it originated in Portugal, it quickly spread throughout the world in countries as distant as Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique. Unsurprisingly, this caused several transformations in the language, giving birth to many variants. Nowadays, two main Portuguese varieties are traditionally taught in language schools: European and Brazilian.
Slightly different but equally beautiful, both of these will expand your horizons as you explore and get to know the wonderful lusophone nations and people.
Given how beautiful the Portuguese language is, you shouldn’t need any excuses to want to explore its musical sounds. However, it turns out that speaking Portuguese can also set you apart from your monolingual peers and help you advance in your career. In recent years, the number of U.S. job postings specifically geared toward bilingual candidates more than doubled, with most companies seeking professionals who can communicate with customers from all over the world. What’s more, since the number of residents in the U.S born in foreign countries has significantly grown in recent years, applicants who can communicate seamlessly in more than one language immediately stand out in interviews and are usually offered higher salaries than those who don’t.
It’s no secret that learning a language deepens your connection to other cultures. If you ever find yourself thinking about a specific dish you tried five years ago while you were on holiday in an exotic country, you know exactly what we are talking about. Indeed, food is one of the single most significant trademarks of a culture, so what better way to discover Portuguese culture than to indulge in its exquisite flavors?
Oporto Fooding House and Wine, located at 125 W Gray, Suit 500 in Houston, is a Portuguese-inspired food and wine bar. Equipped with a boutique, old-world wine list, and a proper cocktail bar alongside a café, it prides itself on being an original all-day coffee house and bar. Visitors who venture into this unique place will be welcomed by the aroma of freshly baked bread and culinary scents, and get to enjoy well-known Portuguese dishes such as feijao com fideos, peixe grelhado and paelha portuguesa.
Art, like food, is a big part of what makes a particular culture unique. If the seventh art sparks your interest, Houston Latino Film Festival might be just what you’re looking for. Located at 3400 Main St, the festival's main purpose is to develop, promote and increase awareness of Latino culture by presenting a variety of films from all over Latin America, as well as Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. This presents a perfect opportunity for cinema lovers who want to watch a foreign film in its original language and truly let themselves be transported to new, uncharted places.
If you want to meet new people in the area while learning Portuguese, why don’t you stop by the Houston Expat Brazilian and Portuguese Speaking Group? This group is open to anyone who wants to improve their Portuguese skills, learn a bit about Brazilian culture, and make new friends. An extremely social group of people, they frequently hold events in local bars and organize all kinds of events, such as the Brazilian Food and Music Festival. This festival, held annually at the Wildcatter Saloon, which is located at 26913 Katy Fwy, offers the perfect opportunity to experience eight hours of non-stop Brazilian music, lots of delicious Brazilian food, and many fun activities for the whole family, including an amusement park for children.
If you are a bookworm, there are many interesting reads you should check out at the Houston Public Library. One of them is “Lonely Planet Brazilian Phrasebook and Dictionary” by Marcia Monje de Castro, a book with many useful phrases that can help expand your vocabulary, whether you decide to travel to Brazil or not. You’ll also find Portuguese course books that can be useful and wonderful novels in Portuguese that will make you travel with your imagination.
However, there is a better option and that is to study at Listen & Learn! Whatever your goals, interests, and level, we’ll pair you up with one of our Portuguese teachers who will create a course that completely suits your needs and requirements! If you’re not sure how good your Portuguese skills are, don’t worry! On our website, you’ll find a Portuguese level test that will give you a score, which will help your teacher find material at your level. Don’t waste any more time! Send us a quick inquiry now and a member of our team will contact you within 24 hours to answer any questions you might have.
These lessons in Portuguese are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Portuguese to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the lesson can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Portuguese history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Portuguese, this is the choice for you. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
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. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
If there are 2 or more of you with the same level of Portuguese, the same targets within the language, and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Portuguese lessons can also be made available for Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons. Listen & Learn do not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, although Taster lessons in Portuguese can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified Portuguese teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the lesson at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant lesson materials. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
2 or more people can benefit studying Portuguese together as these Portuguese lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Portuguese Lesson or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lesson). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Portuguese Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
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