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Portuguese Language School
in Porto, Portugal

Mention the city of Porto and most people immediately think of the world famous Port wine, but the city has much more to offer than this. There are many interesting sights to be seen both inside and around the city and it is no coincidence that Porto was chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 2001. The oldest part of the city has been classified a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and this zone includes a vast collection of monuments, churches and public buildings surrounded by Medieval houses that take you on a journey back in time.

Learn Portuguese in Porto!

Porto is a European city with an immense historical patrimony, yet is also well-linked to present and future times.

As a trading centre at the mouth of the Rio Douro, Porto is the second largest city after Lisbon. The place has a number of distinctive atmospheres and this is very evident when comparing the various parts of the city.

The quarter around the riverside known as the Ribeira is full of narrow twisting streets with houses once painted or tiled in colourful facades, and full of the bustling energy of working people during the day and the liveliness of busy "tascas" and restaurants at night.

The district around the Cathedral is full of busy streets and monuments to past achievements, and streets lined with houses built like layers of a cake then crowded together with a maze of small alleys in-between.

The Cordoaria quarter is for the students with steep streets and interesting shops. The civic centre of the city is in the Central e Baixa quarter with broad avenues lined with banks and outdoor caf?, or in the Baixa where the the two-tiered covered daily market goes about its business.

Lastly, the Boavista area is the arterial route in and out of the city past blocks of apartments and hotels. As would be expected of such an important city it is full of fascinating buildings as well.

The Douro river also takes you through time with the various bridges spanning it, some from the 19th century (one of which was designed by Gustavo Eiffel) and some completed more recently. The river is also the place to watch the port wine barges bringing the produce from upriver to be aged in the many port wine lodges. In these same lodges you can learn about the wine, which has taken the name of this city to all corners of the globe, and also enjoy a free tour and tasting session.

Continuing down the river to the sea, you will find the impressive and attractive Atlantic coastline with its long avenues and sandy beaches.

Porto is also about its people, traditional activities and spaces, such as the busy commercial areas, gardens, plazas and peaceful hideaways.

Our Portuguese Language School is located in the heart of this beautiful old Portuguese city of Porto, just a few minutes walking distance from the oldest part of the city and from the Douro river.

The school is situated on the 5th floor of a commercial building and occupies the entire floor. It has 5 large and comfortable classrooms, all with sufficient natural light, Reception and lounge, free Internet and e-mail access. Snacks and cool drinks can be bought at stands near the school. Lunch can be taken in one of the many restaurants close by.

Students come from over 40 countries, most of them are from the USA, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, The Netherlands. We have students of different ages - from 17 to 65 year of age. Main age group: 20 - 35 (2/3 of students)

Portuguese Language courses offered: private and group instruction, Portuguese immersion courses, Executive courses, semester and academic year Portuguese Language programs.

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Whatever your reason for wanting to learn Portuguese, you are guaranteed a warm welcome, a life-time of experiences, and success in achieving your academic and business goals.

In our school you will communicate effectively in Portuguese in the shortest time possible!