About This Course
The Movie Club is an engaging and effective course designed to help you learn Portuguese by immersing yourself in the world of Brazilian cinema.
This unique program offers group meetings that last approximately 100 minutes, bringing together a diverse group of learners and native Brazilians who are eager to help you practice and improve your language skills.
Each week, we explore a different Brazilian film, offering a wide range of stories, genres, and cultural perspectives.
By watching these movies and engaging in group discussions, you will enhance your fluency, listening comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.
Joining the Movie Club is an enjoyable and effective way to discover the richness of the Portuguese language and the diversity of Brazilian culture.
🗓️ Weekly Schedule:
- Sundays: 2 pm
- (All classes are in New York time, Eastern Time – GMT-4)
November 10 – Cidade de Deus (2002)
November 17 – Central do Brasil (1998)
November 24 – Bacurau (2019)
Learning Objectives
Material Includes
- Group Meetings: Engage in 100-minute sessions with a diverse community of learners and native Brazilians.
- Personalized Lessons: Receive 3 lessons (25 minutes each) tailored to each film.
- Video Content: Access 30 minutes of vocabulary analysis for each film.
- Exclusive Podcast: Dive deeper into discussions with Movie Club members.
- Recorded Meetings: Revisit meetings to practice forever.
- Comprehensive PDF Guides: Review every word analyzed in the video with translations.
Requirements
- Language Level: This course is suitable for Portuguese learners of all levels.
- Technology: A stable internet connection and a device capable of accessing Zoom and WhatsApp.
- Participation: Active participation in group discussions and WhatsApp activities is encouraged for the best learning experience.
- Preparation: Watch the assigned film before each meeting to fully participate in discussions and activities.
Target Audience
- This course is ideal for any Portuguese learners who are passionate about Brazilian cinema and culture.
- Whether you are a language enthusiast, a film lover, or someone looking to deepen your understanding of Brazil, the Movie Club offers a unique and immersive learning experience.
- No prior knowledge of Brazilian cinema is required.
Curriculum
Onboarding
About this course
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01. Cidade de Deus
02. Central do Brasil
03. Bacurau
$ 177
Material Includes
- Group Meetings: Engage in 100-minute sessions with a diverse community of learners and native Brazilians.
- Personalized Lessons: Receive 3 lessons (25 minutes each) tailored to each film.
- Video Content: Access 30 minutes of vocabulary analysis for each film.
- Exclusive Podcast: Dive deeper into discussions with Movie Club members.
- Recorded Meetings: Revisit meetings to practice forever.
- Comprehensive PDF Guides: Review every word analyzed in the video with translations.
