Course Description & Prices.

Classes are held in the neighborhood of Salvador called Barra (pronounced "Baha"), a centrally located neighborhood lined with beaches and with all the facilities you might need (e.g., restaurants, bars, banks, shopping, laundry, hospital, travel agencies and hotels).

That's the lighthouse of Barra pictured below.

I offer classes for individuals, couples or groups of three, for any level of Brazilian Portuguese. Because each student has a different way of learning, I adapt my teaching to the student's needs. Classes are structured around everyday Portuguese usage (drawing from the popular media).

Also my classes have an informal atmosphere in which I keep the student engaged at every moment, writing, speaking and thinking in Portuguese.

Survival. For travelers or business people with limited time (e.g., 2 weeks) learning the basics of the Brazilian language and culture. It's the soft landing course.

Beginners. For those who have no or only a little knowledge of the language. Students will learn basic grammar, conversation and pronunciation, emphasizing a communicative approach.

Intermediate. Further work on grammar and skills in reading, speaking, listening and writing.

Advanced. Essay writing, complex listening and reading and conversation strategies.

Price List


All prices are in Brazilian Reais.

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One-on-one private classes

Max. 3 people per group
(Price per person)

2 weeks

R$ 1.150

R$ 690

3 weeks

R$ 1.710

R$ 990

4 weeks

R$ 2.260

R$ 1.260

6 weeks

R$ 3.330

R$ 1.800

8 weeks

R$ 4.400

R$ 2.280

Each course consists of three 55 minute classes per day, five days a week. For individual classes in excess of 8 weeks, the price is R$ 500 per week. For group classes in excess of 8 weeks, the price is R$ 285 per week per person.
    What is included:
  • Study materials
  • An orientation tour to introduce students to the area of Barra - Salvador

Lodging (single room)


Homestay with a family

R$ 38/night

Breakfast included

Shared apartment with a Brazilian

R$ 30/night

Breakfast is not included, but kitchen is available

Guest-house near the beach*

R$ 80/night

Breakfast, private bathroom and air-conditioning included

Hotel (4 stars)*

R$ 150/night

Breakfast, private bathroom and air-conditioning included

*Prices for Guest-houses and Hotels vary according to the season.

 

When Classes Begin

Small Group Class Start Dates for 2009-2010
 
2009
October 5
November 2
December 7
October 19
November 16
December 14
 
2010
January 11 May 17 October 4
January 18 June 7 October 18
February 1 June 21 November 1
February 22 July 5 November 15
March 8 July 19 December 6
March 22 August 2 December 13
April 5 August 16  
April 19 September 6  
May 3 September 20  

Private classes may be scheduled to begin on any Monday.
There will be no classes from December 28, 2009 to January 1, 2010 (New Year),
and from February 15, 2010 to February 19, 2010 (Carnival).

Contact me at: sheilawaksman@hotmail.com

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