Detailed course itinerary

Whatever your level; learning Portuguese in Brazil is the best way to accelerate your language learning experience. Immerse yourself in the rich Brazilian culture and progress rapidly practising your new found skills in your free time.

Make the most of the stunning beaches and combine your Portuguese course with the thrilling water sport of surfing on this Portuguese and surfing holiday in the laid back Brazilian city of Salvador.

You will be taught to speak Portuguese by highly qualified native Portuguese speakers who have a passion for teaching and use proven language teaching techniques.

You’ll spend the weekend  at the surfing hotspot of Busca Vida located an hour north of Salvador where you will learn to surf and experience some of the best waves and surfing conditions in the world.

Get more from your holiday, learn Portuguese and go surfing, have fun, meet new people and take home two new skills that will stay with you forever.

Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced Portuguese learners
- Surfing lessons are suitable for all levels
- You must be a strong swimmer and be in good physical condition
- Minimum age 18

Portuguese And Surfing Lessons Start Days
- The school is open year round with a break for the Salvador Carnival at the end of February
- Holiday courses start on Mondays throughout the year
- If you book the optional accommodation with this learning holiday, you’ll check-in on Sunday before the course starts

How Will I Learn Portuguese?
- Portuguese courses are focused on having fun and classes are highly interactive
- You will focus on the four main Portuguese language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
- There will be individual and group work such as role plays and conversation practice
- You’ll also work on developing your grammar in practical contexts
- You will learn with a wide range of teaching aids; language text books, Brazilian press, audio/video, Brazilian songs or games and each week your linguistic skills are assessed to ensure you are always in the right group for your level
- Please note all Portuguese lessons will be held in the native language of Portuguese; a proven teaching technique that will fully immerse you in the language and accelerate your learning experience

What Will I Learn During The Surfing Lessons?
- All lessons will include the surfing basics according to your level such as surfing theory, water safety, surfing techniques, surf etiquette and wave selection
- Your instructors will take you to the best surf spots to suit your needs and ability
- Surfing lessons will include coastline knowledge, rips, local conditions, safety issues, weather forecasts and more
- As a beginner you will learn how to handle a board, how to paddle, catch white waves, pop up on the board and standing up in the foam
- As an intermediate surfer, certified surf instructors will work with you improve your surfing techniques, such as, perfecting your style, duck diving, cut backs, front side and back side turns and more

Portuguese Course Schedule
- Portuguese classes run daily Monday through to Friday each week
- Language classes start at 9am each morning year round
- Please note that in July & August, some Portuguese classes will start at 1.15pm depending on your level
- You will have 4 group classes per day lasting 50 minutes each
- You will have a short coffee break around 11am

Surfing Lessons Schedule
- You will hit the beach to learn to surf at the weekend
- You will learn to surf in Busca Vida which is located an hour north of Salvador on Brazil’s stunning Atlantic coastline
- You will travel to Busca Vida in a minibus after your Portuguese lessons on Friday afternoon
- Your surfing lessons will take place on Saturday and Sunday, you will have 1 surf lesson per day lasting 2 hours each but all surf equipment is included for the duration of the surf trip so you can practice your surfing skills in your free time

Weekend Surf Accommodation
- You will stay 2 nights in laid-back surf house accommodation, located just 30 metres from the ocean and you will be allocated a twin room which you will share with another surfer
- Accommodation includes a TV and fridge
- You will be provided with all meals for the duration of the surf weekend; if you have any dietary requirements please enter your requests in to the special requests box during the booking process
- You will return to Salvador on Sunday afternoon

Free Time in Salvador, Brazil
Many people on these holiday courses travel solo as they make perfect singles holidays so the language school organises a host of social and cultural activities each week to help you to get to know your fellow classmates and to integrate you into the Brazilian way of life, some activities are free and others have a small charge and may include:
- Free cooking, samba and capoeira lessons
- Guided bike tours around local parks and the South Bahia area
- Discover the beautiful reefs surrounding Salvador by scuba diving or snorkelling
- Sight seeing tours and museum excursions
- Join in the festivities at one of the many local festivals
- Watch or take part in a football game
- You will have plenty of free time to explore the local area and practice your new found language skills or just kick back and relax on this language learning holiday

Portuguese Language Level Test
- Please arrive at the school by 8am on your first day for a short level test
- This test will assess your understanding of the language and will help the course organisers to place you in the right group class for your level

Other information
- We recommend that you take a small Portuguese dictionary, pens and paper with you
- Remember to bring swimmers and a small weekend bag for your weekend surf trips

Weather Conditions When Surfing
- For safety reasons, lessons can only take place if the weather conditions permit so please be sure to check the weather conditions with the school in advance of arrival

Optional Accommodation
- Accommodation is included during the weekend surf trip but not during the week of your Portuguese lessons
- This language school offers a choice of optional accommodation whilst you are learning Portuguese either staying with a local Brazilian family to immerse yourself in the Brazilian culture and practice your Portuguese or in a shared apartment with other students
- Optional accommodation details can be seen under the ‘Course Overview’ tab and can be added during the booking process

Compulsory Extras
-Please note that this school charges a compulsory course enrolment fee, this is not included in the price and will be charged as an extra during the booking process, click on dates & booking and select a date to check the price

Go learn to speak Portuguese in Salvador, Brazil and combine with surfing lessons on this learning holiday with a difference.

 

 

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