Study Abroad in São Paulo: Courses

Portuguese Language Courses

Students will be placed into the appropriate level depending on a written test and interview taken upon arrival in São Paulo with the Pedagogical Coordinator for the Program of Portuguese for Foreigners.

The Portuguese language courses in FAAP offer the opportunity of language learning in different contexts. Culture, history, geography and current themes are some of the topics covered. Sample activities include:

Watching videos on famous Brazilian cities including features of the 5 regions - their people, customs, popular myths and legends
Reading texts by famous authors from Brazilian and Portuguese literature
Viewing commercials and excerpts from TV and radio
Listening to Brazilian songs by renowned singers
Studying magazine and newspaper articles on current affairs
"Festa Junina" – the annual Brazilian celebration (which takes place at the beginning of the Brazilian winter) with its typical dishes, beverages and dances
Brazilian cooking class – sponsored by the Catering Undergraduate Course of FAAP

Portuguese language courses
Portuguese Language 101 (4)	Elementary level
Portuguese Language 201 (4)	Intermediate level

Courses taught in English
Business/Economics 301 (3)	Doing Business in Brazil