Can-Do Statements: Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

·         Memorize the letters of the alphabet and spell words with them

·         Introduce themselves in Portuguese using greetings and good-bye expressions

·         Tell time, say numbers and share their telephone number and address

·         Express their nationality and place of origin

·         Describe people, animals, places and things using cognate words

·         Express needs, likes and dislikes

·         Describe their daily activities

·         Ask and answer information about location of places and things

·         Demonstrate how to order food in a restaurant

Use of the Language: This course has been designed in such a way that most of the class time will be devoted to communication and will be taught in the target language (i.e., the language that you are studying).  After being introduced to the language during the first class session, you are encouraged to use the target language as much as possible.  You are not expected to understand everything, and you can expect to be pushed beyond your comfort zone. However, your instructor is there to make sure you can succeed in meeting the goals of the activities and of the class in general.  Our goal is for you to be able to communicate in the target language, and we cannot learn to speak a language without speaking it.  Please remember that we learn best by making mistakes, and we encourage you to try to do your best.  Don’t forget that your instructor is there to support you in class and is also available via the Matrix messaging system for assistance.

Expectations/Time Commitment: It is strongly recommended that you schedule about 3-4 hours per week outside of the weekly 2-hour class for engaging with this course. Your background knowledge/experience with the language and other variables may require you to spend more OR less time. Please plan accordingly by scheduling time on your calendar now. Active engagement in all course activities (e.g., class participation, module completion and participation, homework, written assignments, studying, etc.) will contribute to your learning and success in this course.

Required Materials: (Note: the textbook is available as an Open Textbook Access: book can be downloaded by clicking the link below). 

Bate Papo by Eduardo Viana da Silva -

This course will cover Lessons 1-2.