Type of Programme
One-to-One, personalised Portuguese tuition living full-board with the tutor's own family and in the tutor's own home, including local visits and excursions, meeting friends, neighbours and professional colleagues etc.
Type of House: Semi-Detached House - Portugal
Teaching Qualifications and Experience
University of Lisbon: BA Plus 1 (5-year degree) In Communication Sciences.
University of Paris IV – Sorbonne BA (4-year degree) in LEA (Applied Foreign Languages) – Portuguese and English – Culture, Translation and Economics.
I have been teaching Portuguese as a foreign language for 15 years, both in France and Portugal. I teach all levels, from total beginners to advanced plus and specific courses: voc. areas, grammar, oral presentation skills & cross-culture training.
Hobbies and Interests
Reading daily and weekly press, mainly Portuguese & French, but also English and Spanish. Writing in Portuguese & French: Learning materials, articles, booklets and brochures about Portuguese tourism and culture. Walking, music, dancing, talking/socializing, cooking, watching movies and gardening.
Accommodation
The student will be hosted in a comfortable twin bed room on the 1rst floor with a private balcony.
Excursions and Local Attractions
Longueira is located in the Natural Parc of the Vicentina Coast between Lisbon and the Algarve region. A paradise for surfing & lovers and the eco-tourism in general. Walk/jog /ride a bike along the waterfront stretch with unspoiled beaches, dotted with excellent fish restaurants.
Sines : Birthplace of the Great navigator Vasco da Gama Sines has an historic heritage that is worthvisiting including othe Castle on the Forte de Revelim. There is also the World Music Festival that take place once a year in Summer.
Vila Nova de Milfontes : Located on the north bank of the Mira River, close to its mouth, VNM is an excellent visit card of the region.
Odemira : crossed by the peaceful waters of the Mira river, Odemira has charming points of interest, such as the Salvador and Santa Maria churchs.
Close to the town, you can visit one of the most well preserved wind mills in the Alentejo.
