Portuguese Connection Language School - One day Classes
Portuguese Connection Language School - One day Classes
Portuguese Connection Language School - One day Classes
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Portuguese Connection is a Portuguese Language School for foreigners located in the heart of one of Europe's most exciting cities: Lisbon! Our language lessons focus on communication. We emphasise role-plays, learning activities in a real context (street, cafes, markets), debates, oral presentations, etc. Students are encouraged to interact with their classmates and their teachers.
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Neighbourhood: PrĂncipe Real
From the splendid garden and its cafe-kiosk to its restaurants, PrĂncipe Real is more than worthy of a visit and it won't let you down: its attractions include "PavilhĂŁo ChinĂŞs" (one of the more eccentric interior designs you'll ever see), museums and a fantastic botanical garden. It's also a commercial neighborhood, and you can visit a renovated Palace, home of the Embaixada (embassy) trendy shopping center with its cafes, art galleries and luxury shops... and even if you don't buy anything, take a look inside just for its marvellous interiors. On top of this, PrĂncipe Real offers a variety of places to eat: if you're in a hurry, drop by "Pizza a Pezzi"; and if you're not, taste the delicious Honorato hamburgers, Argentinian cuisine at La Paparrucha and also great, delicious Portuguese food at Tascardoso!
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- Avenida • 7 min walk
- Restauradores • 8 min walk
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GerardN
Zurich, Switzerland140 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
I recently travelled to Lisbon to learn a bit of Portuguese so I can converse with my partner and friends. An acquaintance recommended Portuguese Connection. I can only second her recommendation. A great team of skilled and dedicated teachers. They went out of the way to accommodate my rather complicated schedule. Everything was ready from day one and I loved the experience. I spent 2 weeks there and will no doubt return next year.
Written December 9, 2020
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Gareth C
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
Very professional and organized school! I attended 3 different Portuguese for foreigners schools in Portugal and Portuguese Connection is by far the best language school I ever joined (I speak 6 different languages and studied in around 20 different language schools so far in different countries).
Top teaching, top teachers, top activities, top staff!
Top teaching, top teachers, top activities, top staff!
Written June 22, 2024
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JustBreathe09
new jersey12 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Joining the Summer Course offered by Portuguese Connection was the best decision I've made in a long time. From the moment I contacted the school, I was welcomed and well informed. Any question I had, from accommodations to laundry, prior to committing was happily, accurately and promptly answered.The enrollment process was absolutely seamless and so was the Portuguese language learning experience. The curriculum presented for this course was quite rigorous, but the teachers presented it in such a caring and efficient manner, it made staying on task fun. The Summer Course excursions, which are included in the fee, were some of the most amazing adventures I've experienced and gave me a true feeling for Portuguese culture. Not only did I meet incredibly interesting new friends from all over the world, I left Lisbon with a heavy heart and have already started planning my next trip to visit my new family at Portuguese Connection.
Written October 5, 2017
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Safari00162919825
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Business
I was a teacher in this school in September 2022 and I have proof of everything I mention here. Teachers here are paid under 10€/h without any legal assurance.
They were completely non-transparent about the real hourly fee earned, avoiding to talk about that.
When I had to leave the school because I had a better offer, they were completely resentful and never paid me for the week of lessons that I worked for.
I have proof of the emails from their lawyer refusing to pay me for the amount that I worked for.
If you are ethically concerned about the working conditions in Portugal, think twice.
They were completely non-transparent about the real hourly fee earned, avoiding to talk about that.
When I had to leave the school because I had a better offer, they were completely resentful and never paid me for the week of lessons that I worked for.
I have proof of the emails from their lawyer refusing to pay me for the amount that I worked for.
If you are ethically concerned about the working conditions in Portugal, think twice.
Written January 24, 2024
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Jennie F
4 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
I took my first one week intensive course at Portuguese Connection last year and this year I came back for another... no doubt I'll be back for more!! Not only does my portuguese improve immensly in only a week, but I just love spending time there! From the minute you walk through the door, you'll be wrapped in the warm atmosphere that is so typical for the portuguese. Anna-Lisa, Joana and Marco and the whole team are beyond amazing, so thoughtful and sweet, and they're genuinly invested in you learning and having the best time possible. After one day you feel like you've known them all for years. As an added bonus, the school is situated in a PERFECT spot, it's in a gorgeous area of Lisbon, perfect walking distance to downtown, a great lunch/coffee place with great prices right across the street in the park... There's really nothing more you could want from a language course/school. Sign up, study, hang out and have a fantastic time in Lisbon, you won't regret it!
Written May 23, 2017
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Karina D
Munich, Germany77 contributions
May 2016 • Solo
I had an amazing experience with the Portuguese connection! Everything was just perfect - from the booking process to the school location and the class rooms to the teachers and the atmosphere. It's the place I will definitely come again, even if I only be in town for a couple of days. Totally recommended for any types of classes!
Written May 11, 2016
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Roger R
Sacramento, CA15 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
We are in Portugal for a few weeks and wanted to be able to say basic things (like thank you, excuse me, order food, etc.) in inteligible Portuguese but didn't have the time for a week of class. This one-day class met our needs perfectly. The instructor, Angela, made the information interesting and lively and we enjoyed her sense of humor. We were taken on a walking tour and a cafe in the afternoon by Laurie and learned more about Lisboa. The staff geared the course exactly for our needs. Strongly recommend the school for its curriculum, personnel and location.
Written November 29, 2015
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Sam T
4 contributions
Jul 2022
I was a student at Portuguese Connection from June to October 2022. The school was superb during the summer, that is from level A1 to A2. Unfortunately they struggle to fill classes at level B1 and on two occasions they cancelled classes at the last minute. On one occasion I had flown in for two weeks especially to study. On the second occasion I told them that it was not good enough and asked for a full refund.
The school has recently lost a number of teachers; they seemingly work without contracts, so can give notice on a Friday and the next week’s classes are cancelled and the school seems to believe that students should just tolerate it, worse they fell back on grossly unfair T&Cs which permit them top cancel classes without notice.
Despite repeated appeals they have refused any refund. So I would suggest that you avoid this school if you want to be certain (1) to receive classes you have booked and paid for AND (2) receive a refund if you can’t adjust your schedule to theirs. It’s a real shame because the teachers are brilliant. Other schools in Lisbon, do offer guarantees, I suggest you shop around.
To cancel classes and refuse a refund (over €600) amounts to fraud. Avoid.
The school has recently lost a number of teachers; they seemingly work without contracts, so can give notice on a Friday and the next week’s classes are cancelled and the school seems to believe that students should just tolerate it, worse they fell back on grossly unfair T&Cs which permit them top cancel classes without notice.
Despite repeated appeals they have refused any refund. So I would suggest that you avoid this school if you want to be certain (1) to receive classes you have booked and paid for AND (2) receive a refund if you can’t adjust your schedule to theirs. It’s a real shame because the teachers are brilliant. Other schools in Lisbon, do offer guarantees, I suggest you shop around.
To cancel classes and refuse a refund (over €600) amounts to fraud. Avoid.
Written June 1, 2023
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Mariella R
Lisbon, Portugal12 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Excellent experience
I learned Portuguise so quickly and now I can speak fluently
Thanks to everyone
Best teachers,best methods of learning
I learned Portuguise so quickly and now I can speak fluently
Thanks to everyone
Best teachers,best methods of learning
Written February 10, 2020
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Irina K
Moscow, Russia1 contribution
Mar 2019 • Solo
I took a 2 weeks course with Portuguese Connection Language School in March. I had a great teachers not only taught us grammar and words, but also a lot about the Portuguese culture and customs. Each class was a small group, so the trainers observed individuals carefully and met the personal needs. It was a great experience and I would always recommend it - even 2 weeks course will help you so much! Worth every cent! All of the teachers and the staff is warm-hearted.
What they’ve done for me encouraged me a lot! Thank you for everything!
What they’ve done for me encouraged me a lot! Thank you for everything!
Written April 5, 2019
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hi, how much does it cost for 1 or 2 days? in the middle of January
thank you
Loreen
Written October 16, 2018
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