Is there anyone knows about free class to learn how to talk in...

bing Member

Member since 28 May 2010

bingMember07 June 2010 00:26:27

I'm living in Sao Paulo,and I want to know about free class to learn Portuguese.In Japan,have lot's of places having free classes for foreigners,that they can joined to learn how to read,write and talk in Nihongo (Japanese language).Some Japanese doing that as a volunteer.How about here in Brazil?If someone knows,kindly give me information about that,I'm really willing to join that class.God Bless!

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jimeluiz Active member

Member since 16 August 2009

jimeluizActive member07 June 2010 10:33:46

I have not found a FREE class, except for multiple resources on the internet (search iTunes for many podcasts) and Google for the rest.

I studied originally at the Federal university and the class cost nearly R$1,000 per semester.聽 Now, for some reason, our local UFF (federal university) has discontinued their "Portuguese para Estrangeiros" course.聽 But that actually has turned out good.聽 The new class I found is at the local STATE university and they charge only R$150 for the entire semester.聽 That is way, WAY cheaper than private school resources.

Boa sorte.

Jim

bing Member

Member since 28 May 2010

bingMember07 June 2010 15:28:23

Thank's for the information Jim,this is bing!But can you tell me where I can Find that local STATE University you saying,I'm really interested.God Bless!
Bing

jimeluiz Active member

Member since 16 August 2009

jimeluizActive member08 June 2010 09:38:42

I live in Rio de Janeiro.聽 The university site is here

There is certainly a similar university in SP.

Good luck.

Bound4BH Member

Member since 06 March 2010

Bound4BHMember21 July 2010 23:19:48

If you are still looking, there is a site Live Mocha (livemocha.com) that offers all sorts of languages.... has a Rosetta Stone approach to learning and your lessons are reviewed by fluent and native speakers (of the language you are learning of course)...

You not only learn the language but you can have friends there as well -- something to look forward to when you visit the country as well...

zhuyan Member

Member since 17 August 2010

zhuyanMember17 August 2010 16:25:26

Yes,I am looking for where to learn portuguese as well.But I know all the univercities are all close to the center,hope someone can help me.

bing Member

Member since 28 May 2010

bingMember18 August 2010 02:07:52

Me too until now i m trying to find state universiyt here in Sao Paulo to join the class in Portuguese but until now I didnt find.Hard to learn Portuguese If you studying all alone!

XandroBrazil New member

Member since 01 August 2010

XandroBrazilNew member18 August 2010 03:21:34

Hi! I'm Brazilian, but I speak English because I lived in the US, I always wanted to learn japanese, and I would be more than happy to help you to learn portuguese if you want to, I've been trying to learn Japanese on my own too, but it's pretty tough, so if you are interested you may contact me through my e-mail alebrazilsp@gmail.com. Take care!

zhuyan Member

Member since 17 August 2010

zhuyanMember18 August 2010 13:50:29

bing wrote:
Me too until now i m trying to find state universiyt here in Sao Paulo to join the class in Portuguese but until now I didnt find.Hard to learn Portuguese If you studying all alone!

where are you living, i know there is one in Morumbi.But it is too far from me.