Portuguese Course Descriptions for Adults

Portuguese Course Descriptions for Adults

HBKU LC’s Portuguese Language Program	CEFR	Objectives
Beginner 1 (A1.1), 40 hours Beginner 2 (A1.2), 40 hours	A1	Understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases. Introduce oneself and ask/answer simple questions about personal details. Engage in basic interactions when the other person speaks slowly and clearly. Write short, simple texts and fill in basic forms.
Pre-Intermediates 1 (A2.1), 40 hours Pre-Intermediates 2 (A2.2), 40 hours	A2	Understand commonly used expressions in areas of immediate relevance (e.g., shopping, local geography). Communicate in simple, routine tasks requiring direct exchange of information. Describe aspects of personal background and daily activities in simple terms. Write short texts on familiar topics.
Intermediates 1 (B1.1), 40 hours Intermediates 2 (B1.2), 40 hours	B1	Understand the main points of clear, standard language on familiar topics like work, school, and leisure. Deal with most situations that might arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken. Produce simple connected text on topics of personal interest or familiar subjects. Describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions with simple explanations.
Upper-Intermediates 1 (B2.1), 40 hours Upper-Intermediates 2 (B2.2), 40 hours	B2	Understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics. Interact with native speakers with fluency and spontaneity without strain. Produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and present viewpoints with pros and cons. Write essays or reports with clear arguments and structured reasoning.
Advanced 1 (C1.1), 40 hours Advanced 2 (C1.2), 40 hours	C1	Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meanings. Express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. Produce well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of cohesive devices.

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