Eurolingua Institute Portugal

Activity/Tour

Lisbon is still a relatively small capital city which makes getting around on foot, by bus, tram or metro, quite easy. The city centre, perched on seven hills overlooking the broad expanse of the Tagus Estuary, still retains its earlier charm and tradition. At the beginning of the programme, students are presented with tourist maps and information to help them find their way around the city, the programme of social activities and excursions and a Student's Manual containing information on restaurants and bars, transport, night life and cultural attractions etc.


The school is located in a mixed business and residential area of the city. It is within easy walking distance of the Gulbenkian Foundation, with its priceless art collection, and Edward VII Park, with its cool, verdant walks, botanical gardens and magnificent sweeping vistas over the city and the River Tagus. The school itself is in a spacious, independent three-storey building, with 16 bright, airy classrooms, air-conditioning, caf鬠outside terrace and a self-access study centre. The school is only two minutes' walk from S Sebasti㯠Metro Station which provides easy and efficient access to historic downtown Lisbon and the commercial districts of the modern city.

General Description:
Every year, students of all ages (16-75 years), and from many countries and professions, attend Eurolingua's numerous language, cultural, special interest and summer programmes worldwide. Students include private individuals, mature teenagers, university and MBA students, teachers, doctors, professional and business people, corporate executives, diplomats and embassy staff, government employees, military personnel and retired people.

One-to-One Homestays (16-75 years):
Live and study abroad for 1 to 4 weeks, on a full-board basis, in the private family residence of a Eurolingua tutor. You benefit from intensive one-to-one, professional language tuition, enjoy local excursions and share usual family social, cultural and leisure activities. Total immersion in the language, culture and way of life is guaranteed. We collect you at and return you to the nearest airport or railway station. Programmes are available all year.

Group Programmes (16-75 years):
You benefit from a minimum of 15 hours (20 lessons) per week tuition in small friendly groups at one of our Institutes, with cultural visits and leisure activities. In order to maintain linguistic and cultural continuity, accommodation is with a selected, local host family. Studio apartments are also available. Open all year, with and special programmes during the summer.

The Eurolingua Institute teaches 9 languages in 29 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA and Venezuela.

Typical Day

The prime aim of the Portuguese language programme is to improve the student's communicative skills – speaking and comprehension. For this reason, classes are conducted entirely in Portuguese. However, due attention is also given to grammar, reading and writing skills for which a variety of materials is used – all materials are included in the programme fees. Group classes, averaging 5-6 students, take place three hours each day, Monday to Friday from 10h00 to 13h00. On arrival, students with some prior knowledge of Portuguese take a level test to determine which group they will join – Beginners, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 or Advanced. At the end of the programme, students receive a certificate indicating the type of course taken and the level of ability reached.

Individual tuition is also available with an emphasis on the spoken forms, grammar and vocabulary. These courses are ideal for students aiming to make progress in the shortest time and for students who wish to have customised, individual lessons to supplement their participation in group classes or for special purposes.

Sleeping and meals

In order to maintain linguistic and cultural continuity, accommodation is recommended with one of our local, selected host families within about 15 minutes of the school. Other options include a "Pens?quot;, self-catering apartments or hotels.