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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 group evening courses, private tuition and corporate language training in New York. Choose from a wide range of languages, course formats and ability levels to suit you.
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.
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York 26th and 7th | Thu 7.00-9.00pm | 4 Oct | $299 |
| New York 32nd and 5th | Tue 6:15-8:15pm | 10 Jul, 19 Sep | $299 |
| Toronto | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 2 Oct | $269 |
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York 32nd and 5th | Mon+Thu 6:15-8:15pm | 23 Jul | $299 |
| Toronto | Tue+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 24 Jul | $269 |
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.
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York 32nd and 5th | Wed 6:15-8:15pm | 27 Jun, 19 Sep | $299 |
| Toronto | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 2 Oct | $269 |
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York 32nd and 5th | Mon+Thu 6:15-8:15pm | 23 Jul | $299 |
| Toronto | Tue+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 24 Jul | $269 |
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.
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York 32nd and 5th | Thu 6:15-8:15pm | 12 Jul, 19 Sep | $299 |
| Toronto | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 2 Oct | $269 |
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