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If you ever set foot in Calgary, you probably realized that one of the things that make the city stand out is its great diversity. According to Canada’s 2016 census, Calgary is home to more than 240 ethnic origins, making it the third most diverse city in the country. Unsurprisingly, over 120 languages are spoken in the city, which makes perfect sense if you take into consideration that almost 30% of Calgarians are immigrants. What you might not know, though, is that, among this wide range of languages, Portuguese is one of the most commonly used.
One of the fastest-spreading languages in the world, Portuguese can be heard in most major cities. Although it originated in Portugal, nowadays only 5% of its native speakers can be found there, while the rest reside in countries as varied as Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, and Angola. As you might have heard, there are two main Portuguese variants you can learn, the original European variety and the warm Brazilian one. When it comes to choosing which one to learn, the decision is entirely yours, but don’t overthink it! Both of them will expand your horizons just as much and fill your life with many incredible experiences.
Was it the musical sounds of Portuguese that sparked your attention? You will be happy to learn that this captivating language also happens to be the key to advancing in your career. It is no secret that, as the world becomes more global, the demand for professionals who can communicate in multiple languages grows more and more every day. Nowadays speaking more than one language is not only necessary to communicate with people from other countries, but also to connect with the part of the local community who speak a different language than English. This is especially true if you live in Calgary, which has one of the highest levels of net migration in Canada. For this reason, companies in the area are constantly looking for applicants who are fluent in languages like Portuguese for job positions that include Customer Service Representative, Solution Architect, and Dedicated Services Engineer.
Additionally, if you’re interested in working abroad, learning Portuguese will open the doors to many wonderful destinations. Brazil, for example, has the seventh-largest economy in the world, and it also happens to be one of the most beautiful countries out there. Its idyllic beaches and incredible landscapes are a huge draw for anyone looking to experience a tropical paradise where many great job opportunities can be found, especially in areas like IT, finance, and engineering.
Do you want to immerse yourself in Brazilian culture without leaving Calgary? Thanks to
The Brazilian Community Association of Alberta, you can do just that! This non-profit organization has been promoting Brazilian art and culture in the entire province since 2003. Throughout the year, they organize many festivals inspired by Brazilian traditions. The first one, in January, is Réveillon, held at the Scandinavian Hall, located at 739 20 Ave NW, a celebration where people gather to welcome the new year. It’s a great way to listen to traditional Brazilian music while you engage in a good luck ritual that will make the first day of the year extra special.
Another fascinating festival you can attend is Carnaval, inspired by one of the greatest cultural celebrations in Brazil. Held at Acadia Hall at 240 90 Ave SE, this festival has many activities for the whole family that include face painting, costume contests for kids, and percussion workshops. What’s more, you’ll be able to enjoy international musicians and dance groups who especially come to Calgary for this Event.
Although learning a language by yourself is all right, there’s nothing quite like meeting other language enthusiasts along the way. In Calgary, you can attend one of the events held by Calgary Portuguese Language, a free language group that meets regularly at Mazaj Lounge & Restaurant South, located at 9223 Macleod Trail SW. Just get a language poster that says “Portuguese” from one of the waiters and put it on your table as you wait for others to arrive. Once you find your language partner, you can choose one of the many ice breakers suggested by the group and start practicing your language skills.
If you want to boost your Portuguese oral skills, the University of Calgary offers a conversational Brazilian Portuguese Language course for beginner and intermediate students that will provide you with a deeper understanding of Brazilian pronunciation. On the other hand, If you want to improve your listening skills, you should check some of the events organized by Brazilians & Canadian Friends of Brazil in Alberta, who constantly promote Brazilian cinema in Calgary. But if what you want is to sound like a native Portuguese speaker and become fluent fast, Listen & Learn is the best place for you to study. Our Portuguese courses stand out from the rest because instead of using outdated materials we offer lessons that are completely tailored to your goals and interests. Whether you want an intensive course or a more flexible one, just contact us and one of our team members will pair you up with a teacher that will create the perfect course for you. Don’t waste any more time! Take the first step to becoming multilingual today.
This set of Portuguese tutorials are less specific and more targeted at those who want to get a range of different things from learning Portuguese. Even though all novice students will cover survival Portuguese: enough Portuguese to make a visit to the country or make good contacts with the locals, but what do you do from there? It depends on your needs. Those who have benefitted from these lessons have been those moving or investing overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people who love to travel all over the world, those interested in Portuguese culture, and those who just want to pass a specific examination in Portuguese. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
Those who would benefit the most from these Portuguese tutorials are those who feel they need to learn Portuguese to help them out in their business lives. For starters, learning salutations and business etiquette is integral; once these have been practiced then reading and writing lessons can start. Typical studiers have been those involved in international import/export, negotiations and acquisitions, those in multinational companies requiring another language, and those working in any way with international governments and relevant administration. Just our simplest lesson for beginners will have students finishing the lessons with basic telephone and e-mail Portuguese, as well as survival Portuguese should a visit to the country be necessary. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
2 or more people can benefit studying Portuguese together as these Portuguese lessons are also offered to groups (Two-to-One Portuguese Lesson or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lesson). Every student must have the same degree of knowledge of the language, the same business or language needs and the ability to study at the same time and place as everybody else. The booking has to be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advocate group sessions of more than 6-8 people, though Taster Portuguese Lessons can be experienced by up to 12 people. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
Your colleagues and yourself can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified Portuguese tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the lesson are provided. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
Those wishing to learn Portuguese in groups of 2 or more together (Two-to-One Portuguese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Portuguese proficiency, must have the same needs from the language, and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn do not propose group sizes or more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Portuguese Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
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