Portuguese
& Samba
Rio is known not only for its beautiful beaches
but also for its lively and expressive music. What
better way to get to know the city and its culture
than to visit its most exciting samba halls and
schools? With our Portuguese & Samba course,
you can learn to dance samba, discover Brazilian
music, and study Portuguese all at the same time!
The
program includes the following:
20 hours of group Portuguese class (6 students
maximum)
6 hours of group samba class
1 visit to a samba hall or samba school (open
only during certain times of the year)
1 90-minute private lesson about Brazilian music.
Carnival
Blast
If you are looking for a deeper experience in Samba
and want to enjoy South America’s most famous
celebration, join us for the Carnival Blast! Experience
the samba schools’ rehearsals and parade with
them during Rio de Janeiro’s annual Carnival
festivities.
The
program includes the following:
20 hours of group Portuguese class (6 students maximum)
6 hours of group samba class
1 visit to a samba hall or samba school (open only
during certain times of the year)
1 90-minute private lesson about Brazilian music
Assistance in finding a costume for the samba schools'
famous parade (available only during Carnival).
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.
And
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:
20 hours of group Portuguese class (6 students
maximum)
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!
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.
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:
20 hours of group Portuguese class (6 students
maximum)
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.
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.
At
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!
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.
Volunteering
is a great way to practice your Portuguese and
get to know the community unique and meaningful
way.
This program is offered through Volunteer
Adventures, a BridgeAbroad sister organization.
For more information, please visit the Volunteer
Adventures Brazil
Volunteer Programs page.
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20 hours of group Portuguese class (6 students
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