In-person Group classes

The in-person classes meet weekly at several levels. Full details here.

We will run 3 x 12 week trimesters in 2025. Join us in Cabaços, Central Portugal, 20 minutes north of Tomar. We are here

• 1st Trimester - Week 6 Jan - 4 April (week off 3 March)

• 2nd Trimester - Week 28 April - 18 July (week off 26 May)

• 3rd Trimester - Week 15 Sept - 12 Dec (week off 27 Oct)

25€ per month (4 weeks)

2025 - 1st Trimester

Week 6th Jan – 4th Apr

• A1.1 Level 1a (total beginner) - Tuesdays 14-15h

• A1.3 Level 1c (beginner - present tense) - Thursdays 11-12h

• A2.2 Level 2b (elementary) -Thursdays 12-13h

• A2 Revision course - Thursdays 10-11h (preparing for the CIPLE exam July 2025)

• B1 / B2 Conversation and development classes -Tuesdays 12-13h

Sign up here, or if you want more information get in touch

For most of these classes, to maximise class time and speed up your learning, we use the blended learning approach of OnTrack online - where you receive access to all the course materials in advance, so you can prepare each lesson in in your own time, and so then in the classes you will know what we are going to be doing, be prepared and we will spend the class doing activities and plenty of speaking!

OnTrack Online Group Classes

Group classes meet up weekly. Continuous supported learning, progressing from one level to the next. Suitable for whether you are just starting out or returning after a break from studying. Full details here.

We will run 3 x 12 week trimesters in 2025. Join us on Zoom. There are regular taster classes running too (see below)

• 1st Trimester - Week 6 Jan - 4 April (week off 3 March)

• 2nd Trimester - Week 28 April - 18 July (week off 26 May)

• 3rd Trimester - Week 15 Sept - 12 Dec (week off 27

95€ per trimester (12 weeks)

(If the trimester has already started, visit FAQ section for available options)

2025 - 1st Trimester

6 January - 28 March 2025 (times are all PT - Lisbon time)

A1.1 Level 1a (total beginner) Tuesday 16-17h
A1.2 Level 1b (moving on from beginner) Thursday 16-17h
A1.3 Level 1c (introducing the present tense) Tuesday 15-16h
A2.1 Level 2a (getting more independent) Wednesday 18-19h
A2.2 Level 2b (continuing to develop skills) Thursday 17-18h
A2.3 Level 2c (introducing the past tenses) Wednesday 15-16h
B1.1 Level 3a (putting it all together) Wednesday 16-17h
B1.2 Level 3b (understanding and expressing better) Thursday 15-16h
B1.3 Level 3c (moving on and starting the subjunctive) Thursday 14-15h

Sign up here, or if you want more information get in touch

There will be an orientation / introduction session for those new to the courses on Thursday 2nd Jan 17h

These courses will run along the same lines as the in person classes - to maximise class time and speed up your learning, we use the blended learning approach of OnTrack online - where you receive access to all the course materials in advance, so you can prepare each lesson in in your own time, and so then in the classes you will know what we are going to be doing, be prepared and we will spend the class doing activities and plenty of speaking!

Free Taster Classes

Try out our OnTrack Online group classes. Join one of our free taster sessions, meet the teacher and see for yourself what the online classroom with us is like.   Full details here.

Taster classes are 1 hour long and are offered at levels:

• A1 (beginner),

• A2 (elementary)

• B1 (intermediate)

Watch this space for dates for 2025! You can sign up here and we’ll get in touch with you when we have the exact dates (first session 2025 will be March / April thinking about the courses starting at the end of April)

Or, you can view a previous level 1 taster session here on our online learning platform (you need to create a free account - email, name and password to access)

Self-Study

Total flexibility! Learn at your own pace. 9 levels available, start anytime. Full details here.

Book an orientation session to get started. (5€ for a live 30min 1:1 or 1:2 session to guide you to the correct level and take you through the learning platform, course components and how to access everything to ensure you get started smoothly)

45€ per 12 lesson course (60€ 2 person access)

The sequence of the 9 levels is this:
Beginner: A1.1(1a) – A1.2 (1b) – A1.3 (1c)
Elementary: A2.1 (2a) – A2.2 (2b) – A2.3 (2c)
Intermediate: B1.2 (3a) – B1.2 (3b) – B1.2 (3c)

You will get 180 days access to the online platform with the 12 lesson package packed with materials put together in a well structured and easy to digest way. Each lesson has a training video, pdfs and online flashcards and games to keep you engaged and motivated. (all pdfs are downloadable - so you can study offline too).

A2 CIPLE exam prep courses

We will run 4 x 12 week online courses in 2025 preparing for the exams in March, May, July and November. we have a 97% pass rate :) Join us on Zoom. Full details here.

Classes are on Tuesdays 17-18h (times are all PT - Lisbon time)

• Preparing for the exam in March - 26 Nov - 17 Dec / 7 Jan - 25 Feb

• Preparing for the exam in May - 18 Feb - 6 May

• Preparing for the exam in July - 22 April - 8 July

• Preparing for the exam in November - 19 August - 4 Nov

55€ per month (4 weeks) / 150€ per 3 months (12 weeks)

Get in touch for more details or to reserve your place, or book on a CIPLE info session. We have a waiting list for future courses, join this and we will contact you when enrollment opens for the course (usually 4-6 weeks before the start date)

CIPLE exam info sessions

Learn all about the CIPLE exam, the format and how our A2 exam preparation courses work. Live session in a small group - the perfect opportunity to get all your questions answered.

5€ for 30min live session

Offered every 2 weeks on Wednesdays 14h30-15h (times are all PT - Lisbon time)

Next dates: Jan 8 (extra date!), Jan 15, Jan 29, Feb 12, Feb 26, Mar 12, Mar 26, April 9, April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, Aug 13

Chat Group

A weekly themed chat. Receive a weekly email with chat ideas and join the live session to chat with other learners at your level in break-out groups of 2-3 people. Great speaking practice! Full details here

Wednesdays, 13-13h30: A1 / A2 (Beginner/Elementary) (times are all PT - Lisbon time)
Thursdays, 13h-13h45 : A2/ B1 + (Intermediate)

First chat free - get in touch to be added to next week’s chat!

5€ per month
(available as a FREE add on to ALL courses)

Book club

Every other month we read one book in 4 stages, with optional questions to think about each week. When we meet we falar português and discuss interesting language and our opinions about the section read that week. Full details here.

We meet on Wednesdays 17-17h45 (times are all PT - Lisbon time)

Sessions are limited to groups of 8.

€25 per month (4 weeks)