Portuguese
A-level
One-year AS/two-year A-level
Português do estudo! This subject will give you the opportunity to develop your Portuguese language skills to a more sophisticated level. You will learn about Portuguese-speaking countries and explore aspects of their civilisation and literature.
Required qualifications
Five or more A*–C grades at GCSE including English language and Portuguese or previous knowledge and experience of the language.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- grammar
- translation
- family, religion, leisure and other social issues
- issues of citizenship, crime and punishment
- education, training and employment.
On the course you will:
- take part in discussions and debates
- deliver presentations
- watch programmes and listen to sound files in Portuguese
- use Portuguese accurately to organise and present ideas in writing.
Method of assessment
You will be assessed by examinations at the end of each year concentrating on listening, writing and reading.
What will I be able to progress to?
Languages can be studied in combined degrees with almost any other subject. They combine well with areas such as business, finance, media, tourism, design and fashion, engineering, science and law. They can also be used on their own in careers in interpreting, translating and teaching.
Other information
Portuguese is taught in twilight sessions and can be studied in addition to any full-time programme at NewVIc. Students are advised to buy a suitable dictionary.