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From 285.- EUR

approx 254.- GBP

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Key points

City with a rich cultural life
Renowned school with over 50 years of experience
Friendly atmosphere and qualified teachers

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: M
Accommodation: Host family, Residence, Shared apartment
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 18 years
Average age: 29 years
Nationality mix: Germany, Italy, Spain, etc..
ratings: 192 authentic opinions

Key points

City with a rich cultural life
Renowned school with over 50 years of experience
Friendly atmosphere and qualified teachers

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: M
Accommodation: Host family, Residence, Shared apartment
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 18 years
Average age: 29 years
Nationality mix: Germany, Italy, Spain, etc..
ratings: 192 authentic opinions

This language school has offered comprehensive and high-quality teaching since 1959. Situated on the Rua Actor Taborda, it is very near the gorgeous centre of Lisbon and 5 minutes’ walk from the handy Picoas metro station. All of the wonderful teachers hold a university degree and are experts in Portuguese language and culture. With 20 classrooms, they are spread out over 3 buildings situated less than 5 minutes' walk from each other. Students have access to a library, audiovisual material, a multimedia room and free internet access. During breaks and after classes, you can enjoy the large terrace and the vending machines for snacks and drinks. The building is also accessible by lift.

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Welcome activity
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Activity programme

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Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Other accommodation options

Starting dates Beginner

02.01 / 08.01 / 22.01 / 05.02 / 19.02 / 05.03 / 19.03 / 02.04 / 16.04 / 30.04 / 14.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 03.09 / 17.09 / 01.10 / 15.10 / 29.10 / 12.11 / 26.11.2018

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 13.06 / 15.08 / 05.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates Beginner

02.01 / 08.01 / 22.01 / 05.02 / 19.02 / 05.03 / 19.03 / 02.04 / 16.04 / 30.04 / 14.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 03.09 / 17.09 / 01.10 / 15.10 / 29.10 / 12.11 / 26.11.2018

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 13.06 / 15.08 / 05.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes; + Surf 2 or 3 afternoons/week
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + surfing : to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

5 Surf lessons

Course info

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All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates Beginner

02.04 / 16.04 / 30.04 / 14.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 03.09 / 17.09.2018

Starting dates

02.04 / 09.04 / 16.04 / 23.04 / 30.04 / 07.05 / 14.05 / 21.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 11.06 / 18.06 / 25.06 / 02.07 / 09.07 / 16.07 / 23.07 / 30.07 / 06.08 / 13.08 / 20.08 / 27.08 / 03.09 / 10.09 / 17.09 / 24.09.2018

Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 13.06 / 15.08 / 05.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes; + Surf 2 or 3 afternoons/week
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + surfing : to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

10 Surf lessons

Course info

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1930

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates Beginner

02.04 / 16.04 / 30.04 / 14.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 03.09 / 17.09.2018

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Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 13.06 / 15.08 / 05.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes; + Surf 3 or 4 afternoons/week
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + surfing : to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

15 Surf lessons

Course info

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2070

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates Beginner

02.04 / 16.04 / 30.04 / 14.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 06.08 / 20.08 / 03.09 / 17.09.2018

Starting dates

Bank holidays

01.01 / 30.03 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 31.05 / 13.06 / 15.08 / 05.10 / 01.11 / 25.12.2018

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates Beginner

07.01 / 21.01 / 04.02 / 18.02 / 04.03 / 18.03 / 01.04 / 15.04 / 29.04 / 13.05 / 27.05 / 11.06 / 24.06 / 08.07 / 22.07 / 05.08 / 19.08 / 02.09 / 16.09 / 30.09 / 14.10 / 28.10 / 11.11 / 25.11 / 09.12.2019

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 10.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + 13:00-15:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates Beginner

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 10.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes; + 5 one-to-one
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + one-to-one lessons to be defined

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates Beginner

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 10.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes; + 10 one-to-one
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + one-to-one lessons to be defined

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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Extra week (24+)

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All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates Beginner

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 10.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes; + Surf 2 or 3 afternoons/week
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + surfing : to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

5 Surf lessons

Course info

738

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1048

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates Beginner

01.04 / 15.04 / 29.04 / 13.05 / 27.05 / 11.06 / 24.06 / 08.07 / 22.07 / 05.08 / 19.08 / 02.09 / 16.09.2019

Starting dates

01.04 / 08.04 / 15.04 / 22.04 / 29.04 / 06.05 / 13.05 / 20.05 / 27.05 / 03.06 / 11.06 / 17.06 / 24.06 / 01.07 / 08.07 / 15.07 / 22.07 / 29.07 / 05.08 / 12.08 / 19.08 / 26.08 / 02.09 / 09.09 / 16.09 / 23.09 / 30.09.2019

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 10.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

Ask for an appointment Free quote

Lessons: 15 of 50 minutes; + Surf 2 or 3 afternoons/week
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to Advanced

Students/class: max. 8
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:00 + surfing : to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

10 Surf lessons

Course info

1270

1870

1850

All prices are in EUR. EUR 1 ≈ GBP 0.94 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options/Extras

Other accommodation options

Starting dates Beginner

01.04 / 15.04 / 29.04 / 13.05 / 27.05 / 11.06 / 24.06 / 08.07 / 22.07 / 05.08 / 19.08 / 02.09 / 16.09.2019

Starting dates

Bank holidays

01.01 / 19.04 / 01.05 / 10.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 25.12.2019

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start (Residence: between 14:00 and 18:00)
Departure: Saturday following course end (Residence: between 10:00 - 12:00)

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100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.3/5

Overall rating

95% of students recommending this school

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192 students gave their opinion about this school

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Anonymous

36 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Lissabon hat extrem viel zu bieten. Kulturell, geschichtlich, kulinarisch und auch zum Weggehen. Die Stadt ist sehr schön und lebendig. Da ich bereits dort war, habe ich meine Entscheidung nicht bereut. Die Schule ist sehr gut gelegen und gut zu Fuss erreichbar. Die Klassenzimmer sind teilweise etwas eng und das Internet funktioniert nicht immer einwandfrei. Leider wurden die Schulzimmer fast jede Woche kurzfristig geändert. Auch die Lehrpersonen wurden erst anfangs der Woche informiert. Ansonsten gab es ein Superangebot an Aktivitäten, nettes Personal und die Kurse waren meistens gut abgestimmt. Dadurch, dass jede Woche neue Kursteilnehmer reinschneien, wird der Kurs immer wieder gebremst und sozusagen unterbrochen. Ein Problem bereitet auch die Klassenzusammensetzung, wenn die Hälfte der Kursteilnehmer keine Hausaufgaben macht und im Kurs nicht richtig mitmacht oder kaum kommuniziert bzw. aktiv mittmacht. Das ist dann für motivierte und aktive Lernende etwas mühsam und teilweise auch ärgerlich für das investierte Geld.Meine Lehrpersonen waren alle sehr kompetent. Vielleicht könnte man methodisch mehr Abwechslung in den Kurs bringen (Bsp. Gruppenarbeiten, Partnerarbeit, mehr Interaktion der Lernenden ohne Lehrpersonenfokus bzw. weniger magistral). Im Grossen und Ganzen war der Aufenthalt eine gute Erfahrung und ist empfehlenswert. Angenehme Wohnung, relativ ruhig und gut gelegen. Das Zimmer ist top. Das Bad ist etwas eng (WC und Dusche). Sehr tolle Angebote und kompetente Begleitung. Danke für die Bemühungen! :-)

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7 weeks, September – October 2018

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Auf jeden Fall. Von ein paar wenigen Worten bis zu einem anständigen Gespräch führen und die Landsleute einigermassen verstehen, war ein grosser Schritt vorwärts. »

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« Die Stadt und die Schule sind beide empfehlenswert wie bereits erwähnt. »

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Stora framsteg milket främst beror på a) min egenmmotivation och b) den första läraren! »

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School highlights

« Mycket bra och medvetna lärare och ett lämpligt material. Små grupper gjorde verkligen skillnad! »

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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Leisure (3 / 5)
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Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Anonymous

58 years old - Germany

/ 5

Die Bewertung ergibt sich aus standardkurs und workshop, wobei ich den standardkurs wesentlich höher bewerte als den workshop. Die Zusammensetzung des workshops war unpassend Nur an 1 veranstaltung teilgenommen, der lehrer sprach fast ausschliesslich englisch, rest wurde abgesagt oder war uninteressant

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1 week, September 2018

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (3 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.3 / 5) (Shared apartment)
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Leisure (1.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Wenig Fortschritte, da das tempo zu schnell war und im workshop das gelernte nicht gefestigt wurde, sondern zusätzliche Grammatik gelehrt wurde. Hörverständnis extrem schwer, zu wenig Möglichkeit zu sprechen »

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School highlights

« Rezeption sehr freundlich, standardkurs didaktisch gut »

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Andrea P.

21 years old - Germany

/ 5

Ich hatte eine sehr tolle Zeit während meines Sprachkurses in Lissabon! Die Stadt und das Land ist super schön und sehr beeindruckend. Es gab sehr viel zu sehen - einiges erkundeten wir gemeinsam mit den Lehrern der Sprachschule beim Nachmittagsprogramm und in unserer Freizeit hatten wir auch genügend Zeit und Stadt, Land und Leute in Eigenregie näher kennenzulernen. Insgesamt habe ich mich sehr wohl gefühlt und werde auf jeden Fall bald wiederkommen! Ich konnte innerhalb der drei Wochen sehr viel mitnehmen, das lag vor allen an den sehr lieben, hilfsbereiten und engagierten Lehrern aber auch an den kleinen Lerngruppen. Dadurch kam innerhalb einer Lerneinheit auf jeden Fall öfter dran als einmal und durch die vielen Sprechübungen wurde man auch vertraut gemacht mit der bisher unbekannten Aussprache des Portugiesisch. Ich habe mich bei meiner Gastmutter sehr wohl gefühlt. Sie hat mich bereits am ersten Tag sehr herzlich empfangen und hat auch während meines Aufenthalts gerne erfahren, was ich bisher in der Schule gemacht habe und wie mir Land und Leute gefallen. Außerdem hat Sie mir auch gerne verschiedenste Informationen über die Stadt und das Land gegeben und ein paar interessante Geschichten erzählt. Die Wohnung lag sehr zentral, man konnte einen Großteil der Stadt zu Fuß erreichen oder aber wenige Minuten zur Metrostation Marques de Pombal laufen. Auch die Sprachschule war fußläufig innerhalb von 10-15 Minuten sehr gut zu erreichen. Ich habe meinen Aufenthalt sehr genossen und würde die Gastmutter gerne nochmal besuchen.

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3 weeks, August 2018

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, auf jeden Fall. Ich hatte vor Kursbeginn noch keinerlei Portugiesisch-Kenntnisse und habe innerhalb der drei Wochen sehr viele wichtige Grundlagen lernen können, auf denen man gut weiter aufbauen kann. Die Lehrer haben sich sehr bemüht uns die wichtigsten Grundlagen zu vermitteln und sicherzustellen, dass wir sie auch verstanden haben. Des Weiteren war Ihnen das Sprechen sehr wichtig, damit wir mit den Klängen und der Aussprache vertraut gemacht werden. »

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School highlights

« Die Leute der Sprachschule waren alle super freundlich, immer aufgelegt für ein Gespräch und haben uns auch außerhalb des Unterrichts gerne Tipps gegeben und noch mehr über die Stadt und die Leute erzählt. Sie waren immer sehr hilfsbereit und haben sich bemüht uns innerhalb der drei Wochen möglichst viel beizubringen. »

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« Tejo überqueren mit Blick auf Brücke und die Stadt, Ausflug nach Belem und Sintra, Ausflug an die verschiedenen Strände, Tour durch die Altstadt »

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Poco tiempo para poder cuantificarlo. »

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Value for money (3 / 5)
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Teaching (4.3 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
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Anonymous

26 years old - Germany

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Lissabon (und Portugal insgesamt) war sehr sehens- und lebenswert, aufgeräumt und voller freundlicher Leute. Die Stadt bietet viele kulturelle Angebote, die von der Schule aus wahrgenommen werden können. Da viele Studenten der Studienstiftung gleichzeitig da waren, gab es etwas viele deutschsprachige Schüler, sodass es nicht immer einfach war sich zu zwingen, Portugiesisch zu sprechen. In den Klassenräumen waren teilweise die Klimaanlagen etwas übertrieben kühl eingestellt - das ließ sich aber schnell regeln mit dem jeweiligen Lehrer. Das Wohnen bei Frau Nobre war sehr angenehm; ich hatte ein kleines Zimmer mit eigenem angeschlossenen Bad. Die Lage war sehr günstig (zentral, nahe der Schule, direkt bei einer U-Bahnstation) und das Apartment großzügig und angenehm kühl. Ich würde jederzeit wieder bei ihr einziehen. Die Touren waren immer sehr effizient gestaltet (Tickets und Fahrkarten inklusive), der zusätzliche Anreiz, Portugiesisch zu sprechen, ein produktiver Nebeneffekt, und die Auswahl an Destinationen bot eine gute Abwechslung zwischen touristischen und weniger bekannten Attraktivitäten.

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3 weeks, August 2018

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
Overall impression of the city
Overall impression of the country
Overall impression of the trip
School (4.5 / 5)
School location
School facilities
Classrooms
Nationality mix

Teaching (5 / 5)
Course materials
Relations with the teachers
Classroom atmosphere
Accommodation (5 / 5) (Shared apartment)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Meals
Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
Staff availability

Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, unbedingt! Ich kann nun viel fließender kommunizieren, habe einen größeren Wortschatz (insbesondere bei wichtige Alltagsthemen wie Essen, Wohnen, Verkehr etc.), kann die Betonungsregeln anwenden und habe innert relativ kurzer Zeit viele neue grammatische Konstruktionen gelernt (v.a. Zeitformen). »

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School highlights

« Der gute Austausch unter Schülern und Lehrern verschiedener Klassen; die zentrale Lage; die sehr guten lehrbuchbegleitenden Kursfolien; die Bereitschaft der Lehrer, geduldig, aber doch fordernd Portugiesisch zu sprechen. »

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Top tips

« Zu vieles, um alles zu nennen! Am besten ist es, wenn man sich einen etwas ausgefallenen Führer kauft, damit man auch weniger bekannte Orte zu sehen bekommt. »

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Testimonials

Walter Villarreal

CIAL, Lisbon
Duration: 2 weeks

Thanks to ESL, I achieved the dream of all language students: living in the country where the language they are studying is spoken. I had a wonderful stay, from my arrival in Lisbon until my departure. I was immersed in the language on a 24-hour basis: when speaking, writing, reading, talking to the locals, discovering their culture and in the various situations of everyday life (shopping, contacts with administration, arrival at the airport, etc.). It was very useful and rewarding. Once on site you realise how difficult the local economic situation is. As you may know, the economic crisis is still going on in Europe. This trip allowed me to talk directly to Portuguese people and see how they are dealing with the crisis in such a difficult context. Regarding the school, it is well located. The teacher is very competent. Thanks to her, I made a lot of progress in Portuguese and I would like to thank her for that and my group as well.

I met people who shared my interest in the Portuguese language, it was great. They had different accents (English, French, German among others). I was the only one who came from Latin America, and the only one from Argentina. When my classmates heard that I was from Patagonia, Argentina, they started asking me lots of questions about major tourist sites in my country (ex. Perito Moreno Glacier, Ushuaia, San Carlos de Bariloche, the whales in Puerto Madryn, etc.) during breaks. I was surprised to see how much they knew about Argentina and I felt proud to represent my dear Patagonia. Thanks to my language course, I made new friends and established contacts all over the world. Thanks again! I hope to go on another trip soon if the context is still favourable in my country.

Paolo Taccone

CIAL, Lisbon
Duration: 4 weeks

Just like the Portuguese language, Lisbon has a charm of its own. I have been learning this language for a year in my free time and last summer, I spent four weeks in Lisbon thanks to ESL. The CIAL school organised many extra-curricular activities, most of which were free. I can only recommend this experience in Lisbon, at this school.

Lisa Evripidou

CIAL, Lisbon
Duration: 2 weeks

I spent 2 weeks in CIAL Lisbon, Portugal and loved every moment of it. The only regret I have is not staying longer. It was my first time studying abroad and I highly recommend it to everyone. It's a great way to learn any language quickly. I never stopped practising Portuguese, if it wasn't in a classroom, it was among my classmates at a local cafe or on a social activity organised by the school. The social programme was very good and I am happy I took part in so many excursions. It was a great way to explore Lisbon from local people and not from a tour guide! I was also very impressed as all trips were free including students travel to the site. The best part of my study abroad were the teachers, they were very helpful and intelligent. I will defiantly be visiting CIAL Lisbon in the near future.

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Host family
Host family accommodation is by far the best way to learn a language and discover a culture beyond a tourist's perspective. The friendly families chosen by CIAL live 15 to 30 minutes from the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room with breakfast provided, speaking Portuguese with your hosts in total immersion. There's no better way to improve your language skills outside of class!

Shared apartment
Ideally located in a quiet residential area 15 minutes’ walk from the school, the shared apartment is for the exclusive use of CIAL students. It includes seven bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, three shared bathrooms, a living area with a TV and a balcony. Staying in a single room, you will be near the beautiful Gulbenkian Foundation gardens and have access to a wide range of nearby restaurants, cafés and shops. There is free Wi-Fi, and bed linen and bath towels are provided. The apartment is cleaned once a week and there are laundry facilities on-site.

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Home2students residence (minimum 2 weeks) (01.07-26.08.2018)
This modern residence is located only 10 minutes on foot from CIAL, in one of the most exclusive areas of Lisbon. A bus stop and two metro stations are close by and so are many nice bars, restaurants and shops. You will stay in a single room with a balcony, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are shared (2 bathrooms for every 3 students). You will also share the lounge (which includes cable TV and a pool table) as well as the laundry room and fully equipped kitchen. When the weather allows, you can sunbathe on the terrace or have a barbecue!

Shared apartment
Ideally located in a quiet residential area 15 minutes’ walk from the school, the shared apartment is for the exclusive use of CIAL students. It includes seven bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, three shared bathrooms, a living area with a TV and a balcony. Staying in a single or shared room, you will be near the beautiful Gulbenkian Foundation gardens and have access to a wide range of nearby restaurants, cafés and shops. There is free Wi-Fi, and bed linen and bath towels are provided. The apartment is cleaned once a week and there are laundry facilities on-site.

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Home2students residence (minimum 2 weeks) (07.07-31.08.2019)
This modern residence is located only 10 minutes on foot from CIAL, in one of the most exclusive areas of Lisbon. A bus stop and two metro stations are close by and so are many nice bars, restaurants and shops. You will stay in a single room with a balcony, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms are shared (2 bathrooms for every 3 students). You will also share the lounge (which includes cable TV and a pool table) as well as the laundry room and fully equipped kitchen. When the weather allows, you can sunbathe on the terrace or have a barbecue!

Lisbon Shared Apartment

General information

It is an excellent location, one of Lisbon’s most prestigious areas, with excellent shops, restaurants and bars close by. There is a bus stop and underground station nearby.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 15 minutes
Means of transportation:: Walking
Average public transport cost:: Single ticket: EUR 1,45.- / Monthly pass: EUR 36,70.-
Walking distance to public transport:: 5 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 5 minutes
Coffee shops:: 2 minutes
Restaurants:: 2 minutes
Shops:: 5 minutes
Pharmacy:: 5 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 12:00 Saturday until 12:00
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit EUR 100.- in cash

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen Fully equipped
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry One washing machine available.
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 6 rooms ~9 m²
	Twin 1 rooms ~9 m² Twin room is also available for a single travelling student.

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets
	Shared showers
	Cleaning Weekly
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor Wood
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

The school offers a monthly activity programme that will allow you to meet other students and get to know the city. Enjoy guided visits to museums and monuments, nightlife and sporting activities. On Friday evenings, excursions or typical local meals are scheduled. You can also go to one of the surrounding pools or to the beach (the nearest is half an hour away from city centre). Lisbon also has various fitness and sport clubs, not to mention exceptional shops that offer good value.

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Our students recommend it

95%

192 students rated this school. See the testimonials of former students.

Special offers

One-to-one course (per lesson)	39 EUR
Extra night with host family	30 EUR
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site)	100 EUR
Residence deposit (to be paid on site)	100 EUR
Supplement (Residence: check-in outside of schedule - Sunday, to be paid on site)	30 EUR
Supplement (Residence: check-out outside of schedule - Saturday, to be paid on site)	40 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival)	50 EUR

One-to-one course (per lesson)	39 EUR
Extra night with host family	30 EUR
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site)	100 EUR
Residence deposit (to be paid on site)	100 EUR
Supplement (Residence: check-in outside of schedule - Sunday, to be paid on site)	30 EUR
Supplement (Residence: check-out outside of schedule - Saturday, to be paid on site)	40 EUR
Airport transfer (on arrival)	50 EUR