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Rio de Janeiro |
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With white sandy beaches in one direction, lush green mountains in another, and the famous Christ Redeemer statue perched above it all, Rio de Janeiro is one ofthe most spectacular cities in the world. And that's just the view! Add the friendliness of the locals, the laid-back atmosphere, and the sultry tropical climate,and you'll soon see why they call Rio "A CidadeMaravilhosa" (the Marvelous City).
Rio's distinctive allure attracts visitors year-round, but the city is at its most brilliant during the famous festivities of Carnival. In five days in late February or early March, Rio comes to a virtual standstill as parties, dancing, parades, and the music of samba fill the streets. Carnival is truly the people's festival, with everyone—"Cariocas" (Rio residents) and visitors alike—welcome to join in the fun.
Although renowned for its festive atmosphere, Rio is also the headquarters to some of Brazil's largest national and multinational companies. It is a cosmopolitan city with a wide variety of restaurants, tourist attractions, and nightlife options. Rio's relaxed atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and friendly residents make learning Portuguese in this city an unforgettable experience.
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Three Good Reasons
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Rio is home to many world-famous
monuments and beaches. Right out your front door
is the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Copacabana
beach! |
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Rio's tropical climate allows you
to get out and explore the city any time of year. |
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The locals of Rio are some of the
liveliest, fun-loving people in the world and will
welcome you to their city with open arms. |
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Rio de Janeiro Weather |
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Rio has warm weather most of the year
with only subtle changes through out the seasons. The
spring months (Sept.-Nov.) have warm temperatures ranging
from 77ºF to 95ºF (25ºC to 35ºC),
and are normally dry. Summer (Dec.-Feb.) is quite warm,
with temperatures reaching above 95ºF (35ºC)
during the heat of the day, and evenings that are hot
and humid. Fall (March-May) is very pleasant. Temperatures
vary from 68ºF to 86º F (20ºC to 30ºC)
and it can rain occasionally. Winter (June-Aug.) is not
very cold in Rio. Day temperatures range between 59ºF
and 77ºF (15º and 25ºC). This is also the
rainiest time of year. |
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Learn Portuguese in Rio de Janeiro |
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Our premier Portuguese language school in Rio offers students modern, comfortable facilities in a convenient downtown location. We are just blocks from the Uruguaiana metro station and close to the famous SAARA, a flea market where you can find anything at amazingly inexpensive prices. Nearby is the renowned Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, one of the liveliest cultural centers in Brazil, and Praça XV de Novembro, where you can take a ferry ride and enjoy beautiful scenery.
The Portuguese school was established in 1984 and moved to newly renovated facilities in 2006. It features 10 classrooms with TVs and DVD players, central heat and air-conditioning, computers with free Internet, and WiFi. It is in the same building as an amazing café where you can taste Brazil’s world-famous coffee. You'll find the staff at the school welcoming and professional, and always ready to help you with whatever you may need while you learn Portuguese in Brazil!
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Highlights |
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Location: Centrally located downtown (Centro), just blocks
from the metro station and the famous SAARA market. |
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Facilities: Established in 1984, moved to new facilities in
2006 • 10 brand-new state-of-the-art classrooms
with TVs & DVD players • computers with
free Internet • WiFi • central heat
and air-conditioning. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum of 6 students. |
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Student Body: 66% of students are from the USA, 12% from England,
8% from Germany, 7% from Switzerland, and 3% from
other countries. 43% of students are ages 20-30,
34% are 30-40, 13% are 40-50, 7% are 50-60, 2% are
60+, and 1% are under 20. |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Our school in Rio de Janeiro offers a full schedule of activities and excursions for its Portuguese students. Every week, you are invited to learn more about Brazilian culture by attending a lecture given by a Portuguese teacher. Topics rotate and include the Brazilian economy, contemporary literature, politics, immigration, history, religion, and cuisine. You can also take advantage of the chance to practice your Portuguese with a native Brazilian, as the school arranges weekly interviews with local residents.
For those who want to discover this wonderful city while practicing their Portuguese, we offer afternoon excursions to some of the most beautiful places in Rio. All excursions are led by a Portuguese instructor. Excursions are provided as a courtesy, but students are expected to pay for their own transportation and entrance fees. Some of the excursions we offer in this marvelous city are described below.
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Christ the
Redeemer Statue
Located atop the Corcovado Mountain at a height
of 710 meters, the statue of Christ the Redeemer
is certainly one of the world's best-known and most-visited
monuments. This outing begins in the Cosme Velho
District, aboard a miniature train that runs through
the steep Atlantic Rainforest up to the foot of
the statue, offering stunning glimpses of Rio from
many different angles.
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the top, the view is nothing short of heavenly:
Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botanical Gardens,
the Jockey Club, and the Lagoon. The entire city
spreads out in a magnificent panorama during the
day, glittering and magical after dark, and always
protected by Christ the Redeemer, who blesses visitors
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Botanical Gardens
This excursion takes you to Rio's impressive Botanical
Gardens. Each of the garden's 141 hectares shelters
outstanding examples of plant life from Brazil and
the rest of the world. The Imperial Palms are among
its most spectacular attractions, planted in 1809
by King D. João VI.
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also boasts huge trees decked with orchids that
contrast with giant victoria-regia, lilies, bromeliads,
royal poincianas, and tropical foliage, making the
area a favorite hideaway for nature-lovers, sweethearts,
and all those seeking peace and tranquility. |
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Sugar Loaf
Standing at the entrance of Guanabara Bay lies Rio's
most famous landmark: Sugar Loaf Mountain. Here
you can take one of the famous "bondinhos"
(cable cars) to the top of Morro da Urca, where
you can have a snack while admiring one of the most
beautiful views in the world. Later, they continue
the ride to the top of Sugar Loaf and you'll enjoy
a complete view of the Bay's inlet, as well as all
of southern Rio de Janeiro and its beautiful beaches.
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this vantage point, it is easy to understand what
makes a "Carioca" so proud to live here. |
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MAM
- Modern Art Museum
During this excursion, you'll visit the Modern Art
Museum located in Flamengo Park alongside Guanabara
Bay and close to downtown. The museum was inaugurated
in 1958 and has a very unusual history. After a
disastrous fire in 1978, hundreds of people from
all over the world flocked to rebuild this cultural
treasure, helping to repair the building and replace
its collections.
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currently houses some 1,700 works including paintings,
sculptures and engravings by Brazilian and foreign
artists. It also holds a specialized art library
and a well-known cinemathèque that is among
the most popular in town. |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Portuguese & History
The only Latin American country colonized by the
Portuguese, Brazil is blessed with a unique heritage
in the world. The nation was also influenced by
the French and the Dutch, not to mention large waves
of European immigrants and African slaves. This
incredible mix has made Brazil a fascinating country
with very rich historical and artistic roots.
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as the country’s former capital and most
famous city, Rio de Janeiro makes a great place
to explore Brazil’s history and culture.
The following activities are included
in Week One of the program:
 A 2-hour lecture on Brazilian history
2 guided visits to the most important museums
and historical sites in Rio de Janeiro, accompanied
by your Portuguese instructor. Museums include
the National History Museum, the Museu Nacional
de Belas Artes and the Republic Museum, just to
name a few.
Additional weeks include 20 hours of group Portuguese
class, one 2-hour lecture (either on a different
period of Brazilian history or a more in-depth
study of the same periods) and two guided visits
to museums per week, accompanied by your Portuguese
teacher. This is ideal for students who want a
more complete experience, as it will allow you
to discover some of the lesser-known, but equally
interesting museums of the city. Of course, we
always try to tailor the visits to your particular
interests. Get ready to discover Brazil through
its history and art! |
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Portuguese & Business
Whether you currently work in Brazil or plan to
do so, or even if you are just interested in the
country’s economy and business culture, this
course will take you where you need to be! Learn
more about the facts, figures, structures, and industries
of Brazil’s economy as you also develop the
vocabulary to discuss it.
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Our
Portuguese & Business course will allow you
to develop your Portuguese while learning about
one of the most important developing countries
in the world.
The course includes the following:
A 2-hour lecture on Brazilian Economy.
A guided visit to a local business, chamber of
commerce or similar institution.
2 hours of private instruction focused on topics
and vocabulary related to business & economy. |
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Portuguese
& TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Want to spend more than just a few weeks abroad?
Working as an English teacher is a great way to
finance a trip overseas and to really become a part
of the local community. With our Portuguese &
TEFL program in Rio, you’ll spend from one
week to one month learning Portuguese and then one
month training to teach English.
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the end of the program, you’ll have improved
your Portuguese, become a certified English teacher,
and be able to live, work, and truly experience
the culture of Brazil! |
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Portuguese
& Volunteer
Learn Portuguese, get to know the culture, and make
a difference in the local community with our Portuguese
& Volunteer program. You’ll study Portuguese
in our group classes (20 hours per week) and after
class you’ll volunteer with our local partner
organization in Rio. As a volunteer, you can teach
English, mentor at-risk youth, or work in environmental
conservation at the largest urban rainforest in
the world.
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Volunteering
is a great way to practice your Portuguese and
get to know the community unique and meaningful
way.
This program is offered through , a BridgeAbroad sister organization.
For more information, please visit the Volunteer
Adventures page. |
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Rio de Janeiro |
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Mark
Pattinson
Manager, England |
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”I arrived
at Bridge-Linguatec with no knowledge of Portuguese and
within two weeks I had grasped a basic understanding of
the language. On a daily basis the instructors are evaluating
you progress and requirements. The instructors are extremely
helpful. I have thoroughly enjoyed my two weeks at Bridge-Linguatec
in Rio de Janeiro. The atmosphere is very friendly and
comfortable. I would have no doubt in recommending them
to others.”
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Birgitt
Okon
University Student,
Germany |
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”Everyone
is extremely friendly and helpful. In fact, I've never
felt so comfortable with the staff in any other language
school I've been to. It's a very personal atmosphere,
very good! I liked the small classes because the lessons
were really individual. Actually I'm sad that those three
weeks passed so fast and I hope I can come back in Bridge-Linguatec
again one day.”
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Jennifer
Nelson
University Student,
USA |
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“The curriculum
was very helpful for teaching students in more than one
way. I liked that at times we focused on grammar, other
times vocabulary, and other times current events. This
enabled the classes to flow very naturally. My Portuguese
improved miraculously.”
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Linn
Hammergren
Political Scientist,
World Bank, USA |
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"I had
an excellent experience at Bridge-Linguatec in Rio. The
classes were so good I think I could have done full days.
I was afraid that would be too boring, but now I know
it can't be! The rotation of instructors is an excellent
idea, and the methodology is very good! My Portuguese
improved considerably" in just one-week. I would
definitely recommend Bridge-Linguatec in Rio!"
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Liam
Clancy
Military, USA |
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“Each
of the instructors I had was excellent in their own way.
Everyone was extremely encouraging and used novel means
to make learning Portuguese interesting and at the same
time fun. The staff are extremely friendly and dedicated
to your progress. They are enthusiastic about what they
do and it showed in the classroom and outside when we
went on excursions.”
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Guillermo
Molta
Colombia |
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“Probably
the best well-organized Portuguese school in Rio. Very
professional!”
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James
Hopper
Systems Analyst
- New York, USA |
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”My Portuguese
has improved a lot in one week. I was a total beginner,
and now I can communicate to people at school in the language.
My teachers have been as helpful as I wanted them to be
in introducing me to the local language and culture. I
would definitely recommend my host family. They're great!
I would recommend Bridge-Linguatec for the simple fact
that here you're going to learn a lot of Portuguese.”
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Rio de Janeiro |
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| Program |
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8 weeks |
12 weeks |
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$1,095.00 |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1800.00 |
$3600.00 |
$5400.00 |
$7200.00 |
$1620.00 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$900.00 |
$1800.00 |
$2700.00 |
$3600.00 |
$810.00 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$1350.00 |
$2700.00 |
$4050.00 |
$5400.00 |
$1215.00 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$370.00 |
$740.00 |
$1110.00 |
$1480.00 |
$335.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$820.00 |
$1640.00 |
$2460.00 |
$3280.00 |
$740.00 |
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1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$2075 |
$4150 |
$6225 |
$8300 |
$1895 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$1175 |
$2350 |
$3525 |
$4700 |
$1085 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$1625 |
$3250 |
$4875 |
$6500 |
$1490 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$645 |
$1290 |
$1935 |
$2580 |
$610 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$1095 |
$2190 |
$3285 |
$4380 |
$1015 |
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Shared Apartment |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$2000 |
$4000 |
$6000 |
$8000 |
$1820 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$1100 |
$2200 |
$3300 |
$4400 |
$1010 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$1550 |
$3100 |
$4650 |
$6200 |
$1415 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$570 |
$1140 |
$1710 |
$2280 |
$535 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$1020 |
$2040 |
$3060 |
$4080 |
$940 |
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| Immersion (40hrs/wk incl lunch) |
$1975 |
$3950 |
$5925 |
$7900 |
$1795 |
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| Private 4 (20 hrs/wk) |
$1075 |
$2150 |
$3225 |
$4300 |
$985 |
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| Private 6 (30 hrs/wk) |
$1525 |
$3050 |
$4575 |
$6100 |
$1390 |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
$545 |
$1090 |
$1635 |
$2180 |
$510 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$995 |
$1990 |
$2985 |
$3980 |
$915 |
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| Notes |
 Optional airport pick up: $60
A visa is required for US citizens traveling to Brazil. Please contact our office for more information.
Immersion classes include lunch at local restaurants with the teacher.
Each class hour is 55 minutes.
Live & Learn takes you and your teacher into town for practical language lessons: $45 per hour.
History classes are available. The cost is $300 per week for 1 lecture on Brazilian History and 2 guided visits to museums. Portuguese and Business is available for $260 per week.
If there are 3 or fewer students in a group class, class hours will be reduced from 4 hours per day to 3 hours per day.
Books are $80 and must be paid for at time of registration. Additional books might need to be purchases as the student advances in Portuguese.
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