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Portuguese (Brazilian) Courses in North America

Portuguese (Brazilian) courses in England with Cactus Language Training

Whilst Portuguese originates from Europe, most of the world's Portuguese speaking people live elsewhere Pincipally in Brazil. It is mainly due to its use there that it ranks as one of the top 10 most widely spoken languages in the world, which in turn makes it one of the most useful languages to learn today.

Cactus offers a variety of Portuguese (Brazilian) courses to suit all needs and budgets. You can take a standard language course from 10 weeks or as little as a weekend crash course.

Course Summary

  • Small Classes
  • Lively course format
  • Native-speaker qualified teachers
  • Includes course book / materials

Cactus Level 1 Portuguese (Brazilian) Courses

Is this your level? I have no knowledge or understanding of the language, other than perhaps a few key words and expressions. I have no real idea about the grammar, and have a very limited vocabulary.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
BostonTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
New York TribecaTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$349
San DiegoTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
San Francisco DowntownTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
TorontoTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
Vancouver DowntownTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249

Cactus Level 2 Portuguese (Brazilian) Courses

Is this your level? I have some knowledge of the language, which I would like to consolidate and extend. I can introduce myself and can describe the immediate world around me. I have come across different grammatical structures, but am not confident of using them. I have a limited ability to communicate and find it difficult to understand the spoken language.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
BostonTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
New York TribecaThu
6:30-8:30pm
13 Jan, 7 Apr$349
San DiegoTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
San Francisco DowntownTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
TorontoTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
Vancouver DowntownTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249

Cactus Level 3 Portuguese (Brazilian) Courses

Is this your level? I can produce simple sentences and can formulate and respond to simple questions. I have a basic knowledge of grammatical structures, including different tenses and word order, and have enough vocabulary to "survive" in predictable situations.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
BostonTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
TorontoTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
Vancouver DowntownTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249

Cactus Level 4 Portuguese (Brazilian) Courses

Is this your level? I can understand and use simple structures fairly consistently, and can ask and respond to a wide range of simple questions. I have a reasonable idea of how the tense system works, and have an active vocabulary of around 700 words. I can express myself in familiar contexts, although I still make a quite a lot of mistakes.
I know more Portuguese (Brazilian) or take our level test.

10-week Courses

Locations AvailableDay TimesStart DatesPrice
TorontoTue
6:30-8:30pm
28 Sep, 11 Jan, 5 Apr$249
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