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Toronto is one of the cities in Canada where Portuguese is most widely spread, as there are more than 59,000 residents that speak the language. In fact, according to the 2016 census, Portuguese is the sixth-most commonly used non-official language, which is not rare if you take into consideration that the Portuguese community is one of the largest immigrant groups in the city. If you’re interested in learning this wonderful language, you should consider visiting Little Portugal, located in the downtown west end of Toronto. Here you’ll find many stores, restaurants and institutions that celebrate the Portuguese culture, as well as have the opportunity to meet many natives who live or work in the area. However, although the Portuguese are one of the most visible Lusophone communities, they are not the only ones, as you can also find many other Portuguese-speaking residents from countries like Brazil, Mozambique, Angola and East Timor in many suburbs around the city. This means that if you decide to become a fluent Portuguese speaker, you’ll be able to get closer to these various communities and experience Toronto in a totally different way.
Being multilingual is the best way to stand out in any job interview in the city. This is especially true if you choose to study a popular language like Portuguese, as local employers are really interested in applicants who can help them attract a larger clientele within the foreign-born community. On top of this, if you speak Portuguese you’ll be able to access some of the positions in Toronto that are exclusive for bilinguals, such as Portuguese-speaking Accountant for Lank Football Group, Bilingual Portuguese Customer Service for BlueSky and Portuguese-speaking Field Solutions Engineer for Cloudflare.
Learning Portuguese will also change the world you travel, as you’ll be able to visit amazing locations in Brazil, Portugal, Guinea-Bissau, and Angola and not feel like a tourist. In addition to being able to connect more deeply with the locals, you’ll have the possibility to find one-of-a-kind opportunities in these countries that can turn your life around forever.
Toronto is home to the biggest Brazilian festival in Canada, the BrazilFest. Held every year in June at Earlscourt Park, located between St. Clair Ave W and Lansdowne Ave, this celebration of Brazilian culture offers locals the chance to immerse themselves in Brazilian music and enjoy twelve hours of pure entertainment that includes live bands and amazing performances. What’s more, there will be many food stalls with traditional Brazilian food and try some of the freshly made drinks like caipirinha, and other activities that include Samba dancing, Capoeira and dances for kids.
In a multicultural city like Toronto, you have many opportunities to practise Portuguese. If you’re looking for a great language exchange where you can check how good your skills are, you should attend the events organized by TorontoBabel. Here you’ll find native speakers from all over the world that will help you work on your Portuguese in exchange for your English skills. These events take place at Grace O’Malley’s, located at 14 Duncan Street, and the way they work is when you get to the event, you introduce yourself to the organizer, Eduardo, and he’ll place you in a group with Portuguese native speakers who want to practise English. After you find your new language partners, you can socialize freely in both languages for the rest of the evening.
Another great group you should check out is GUCanada Capoeira, which holds regular meetings at High Park in Toronto where you can practise Capoeira, a Brazilian form of martial arts that encompasses music, dance, acrobatics and the Portuguese language. Attending this event is a great chance to meet many Brazilian native speakers in the area as well as other locals interested in the Brazilian culture, so if you fancy socializing while learning about this unique martial art, you shouldn’t miss it.
If you’re new to Portuguese and want to get exposed to the language, you should check out some of the films available at the Toronto Public Library, located at 789 Yonge Street. You can start by watching Xingu, a great Brazilian film directed by Cao Hamburger based on the true story of three brothers who enlisted on an expedition to tame Central Brazil and ended up going on an amazing adventure that changed their lives. If you prefer dramas, The Moving Creatures, directed by Caetano Gotardo, is a fascinating story about three families in three different situations that have to deal with a sudden loss. Finally, if you are interested in watching films from Portugal, you can’t miss Horse Money, a 2014 piercing piece of modern cinema directed by Pedro Costa that explores the life of a Cape Verdean immigrant called Ventura that lives in Lisbon. In short, watching films in Portuguese is a great way to hear different accents and start getting used to the rhythm of the language.
However, if you truly want to sound like a native and understand people from different Lusophone countries, starting a language course at Listen & Learn is the best choice. We have qualified native tutors that will help you become fluent as fast as possible. All you have to do is send us a quick inquiry and one of our team members will pair you up with a teacher that will create a flexible Portuguese course that meets all of your requirements. The best thing is that you can choose to have the lesson at your home or office in Toronto or have it online from wherever you are. Get started now and you’ll be speaking Portuguese in no time!
These Portuguese lessons are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival Portuguese - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, Portuguese culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular Portuguese examination. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
These Portuguese lessons are driven towards people who have a requirement to learn Portuguese to bolster their work output. For novices, you will find it useful to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and once you have become more proficient then reading and writing will come to the fore. Typical students include those concerned with import/export, those seeking work in multinational companies, international negotiations, and anyone working with international colleagues or administration. Even on our most rudimentary beginners lesson, students can expect to finish the lesson with decent telephone and e-mail Portuguese, as well as a good enough grip on the language for a short trip to the country. Inquire now about our Portuguese Courses or Take A Free Portuguese Level Test
The Portuguese lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One Portuguese Lesson or Small Group In-Company Portuguese Lesson). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster Portuguese Lessons can be run with 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
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
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