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Language school : Cial centro de linguas

It has been more than 30 years since the CIAL began to offer a high quality education, where flexibility, skills and warm-hearted teachers combine. Lisbon is really a city where life is enjoyable. It is a capital that has kept all the charm of the old town and the authenticity of its history, while also becoming a cosmopolitan city.
Nicknamed the “City of Seven Hills”, Lisbon offers esplanades lined with cafes, restaurants and kiosks. The small alleys offer you a succession of prestigious buildings from the kings and explorers period. In the evening, Bairro Alto opens the doors of its lively bars.

Course description

The school is located on the Avenida da Republica, which is just a few minutes from the city center and a subway station.

Pedagogy

All teachers have a university degree and intimate knowledge of Portuguese culture.

Activities

There are monthly activity programs, guided tours of museums and monuments, parties, and hiking trips on Saturday mornings

Minimum age : 18 years
Number of classrooms : 20
Services : internet access, library, multi-media center
Environment : City, Seaside

Transportation : Metro
In proximity : Bars, Restaurants
Leisure activities : Museums, Tourist sites

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Our advice

Lisbon will bring you much more that the language learning. You will discover a city full of charm where the culture is exceptional. You will study under a pleasant climate and discover a warm population where the inhabitants have an innate sense of reception and hospitality.


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Courses at this language school and prices

Standard Course

This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.

Available to : high school student, college student, adult, professional, business, adult 50+

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Intensive Course

Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.

Available to : high school student, college student, adult, professional, business, adult 50+

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Combined Course

This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.

Available to : high school student, college student, adult, professional, business, adult 50+

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One-to-One Course

This program offers personalized teaching in individual language courses in order to accomplish specified goals in a short amount of time.
This is the perfect option for those who have certain goals or a time limit. It is particularly useful for professionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad. This is a tailor-made course in which you may evolve at your own pace and work at your own level.

Available to : high school student, college student, adult, professional, business, adult 50+

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Teacher Training Program

This is a refresher course for foreign language teachers that also provides an opportunity for teachers to enrich their knowledge of the language by having direct contact with the culture of the country, and interaction with fellow teachers from other countries.

Available to : college student, adult, professional

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Portuguese + Portuguese for Special Purposes

This program aims to provide students with intensive spoken and written language practice, while exploring and specializing in a specific field such as banking, business, computer science, hotel industry, insurance, translation, interpreting, law, medicine. This is a specialized language program that caters to your professional needs!

Available to : high school student, college student, adult

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Long-term Courses - 3 to 5 Months

Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!

Available to : high school student, college student, adult

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