The teaching of Portuguese will be based on developing the following four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of learning.

However, according to students’ reasons for learning Portuguese, more emphasis will be put on one particular skill.

Speaking and listening to Portuguese

Speaking skills will be mostly developed for students who require the communicative approach. Learning the language to be able to communicate with native Portuguese.

Reading & writing Portuguese

Writing skills will be mostly developed if students need to write for business in Portuguese.

If the purpose is passing exams, all four skills need to be equally considered.