About This Course
Our Brazilian Short Story Club offers a unique and immersive approach to learning Brazilian Portuguese.
Each month, participants engage with carefully selected short stories by renowned Brazilian authors, designed to enhance vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding.
Through this captivating method, you’ll experience the richness of Brazilian literature while improving your language skills in an engaging and enjoyable way.
Schedule
Thursday Meetings: 8:30 pm (New York time, Eastern Time – GMT-4)
July 17: O Peru de Natal – Mario de Andrade
July 24: O Espelho – Machado de Assis
July 31: Sifu – Marcelo Caronesi
Join us and make your journey to fluency both enjoyable and effective with the Brazilian Short Story Club!
Learning Objectives
Enhanced Vocabulary: Learn new words and phrases contextualized within captivating stories.
Grammar Mastery: Understand and apply grammatical structures in real-life contexts.
Cultural Insights: Gain a deeper appreciation of Brazilian culture through its literature.
Listening and Comprehension Skills: Improve your ability to understand spoken Portuguese with professional readings.
Critical Thinking and Expression: Develop your ability to discuss and analyze literary works in Portuguese.
Conversations with Native Speakers: Engage in discussions with native speakers from different regions of Brazil to broaden your understanding of regional dialects and accents.
Material Includes
- PDF Materials: Access all stories in PDF format for free (valued at $30 on Amazon).
- Curated Short Stories: Handpicked tales by prominent Brazilian writers.
- Translations: Comprehensive translations and paragraph-by-paragraph versions for beginners.
- Vocabulary Analysis: Detailed breakdowns to enhance your language skills.
- Podcasts: Exclusive episodes with native speakers discussing each story.
- Professional Readings: High-quality recordings to practice your listening skills.
- Discussion Meetings: 90-minute guided sessions every Saturday with friendly Brazilians from different regions.
Requirements
- Language Level: Suitable for beginners with some foundational knowledge to intermediate learners.
- Participation: Active involvement in discussion meetings to maximize learning.
- Commitment: Dedicate time to read the stories, listen to podcasts, and engage with provided materials.
- Technical Requirements: A reliable internet connection for accessing materials and joining discussion meetings.
Target Audience
- Intermediate Learners: Those who already have a basic understanding of Portuguese and wish to expand their knowledge.
- Beginners: Adapted stories with paragraph-by-paragraph translations make it accessible for those just starting out.
- Literature Enthusiasts: Anyone interested in Brazilian culture and literature.
- Language Learners Seeking a Unique Approach: Individuals looking for an alternative to traditional language learning methods.
Curriculum
15 Lessons10h 30m
Onboarding
01. O Peru de Natal – Mario de Andrade
02. O Espelho – Machado de Assis
03. Sifu – Marcelo Caronesi
$ 177
Material Includes
- PDF Materials: Access all stories in PDF format for free (valued at $30 on Amazon).
- Curated Short Stories: Handpicked tales by prominent Brazilian writers.
- Translations: Comprehensive translations and paragraph-by-paragraph versions for beginners.
- Vocabulary Analysis: Detailed breakdowns to enhance your language skills.
- Podcasts: Exclusive episodes with native speakers discussing each story.
- Professional Readings: High-quality recordings to practice your listening skills.
- Discussion Meetings: 90-minute guided sessions every Saturday with friendly Brazilians from different regions.
