Description

Learn Portuguese in Rio, enjoy your Portuguese learning vacation in the cidade marvilhosa "marvellous city", located between the ocean and the mountains.

One of the most dynamic cities in the world, enjoy the vast expanse of sandy coastlines, visit the Corcovado and Sugar Loaf, enjoy the many museums and galleries. This city has so much to offer.

Conveniently located in the business center, an area of high-rise buildings in downtown Rio de Janeiro, with easy access to any place in the city via public transportation. The school is 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.

Within a 10 minute walk is the renowned Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil, one of the liveliest cultural centers in Brazil and Praca XV de Novembro, where you can take the ferryboat to Niteroi and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
* 4 lessons daily: (20 group lessons per week)
* 4 lessons daily: (20 private lessons per week)
* 6 lessons daily: (20 group + 10 private per wk)

- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 6 students per group class

Academic credit available: (if required)
- Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Lodging options:

* Host Family:
- Private room
- Meals included: breakfast and dinner daily
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 5 - 35 mins by public transport

* Basic Hotel:
- Private room with fan
- Breakfast included
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your apartment
- Located 5 - 25 mins. to school by public transport

After class and weekend activities:

Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students from the school. Students are invited, each week 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 meet local Brazilians, as the school arranges weekly interviews with local residents.

Other activities could include: trips to the Monumento Cristo Redentor, a local Brazilian Soccer game, Jardim Botanico, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, National Archive, Parque Ibirapuera, The Nacional Museum, Carnival, Samba clubs or a day at Copacabana beach.

Languages

• Portuguese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Portuguese

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course and course length
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000