Module manager: Carmem H Mackle
Email: C.H.Mackle@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
A2 of CEFR
| SPPO1080 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A |
| SPPO1081 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1B |
| SPPO1086 | Intermediate Portuguese Language 2 |
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module aims to consolidate and advance Portuguese language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) to a B1+ level of the CEFR, building on knowledge from SPPO1081 and SPPO1083. Students will enhance their proficiency through authentic language use and critical language awareness, gaining a deeper understanding of Portuguese grammar, register, and culture. Through exposure to authentic materials and culturally relevant topics, students will be exposed to different uses of language and the resulting effects on register and style. The module fosters confidence and independence in real-world communication. Designed for degree students and those preparing for a year abroad, this intensive module is ideal for those seeking to develop their Portuguese skills. Students preferring a less intensive approach should consider LANG modules.
The module aims to consolidate and extend students’ existing language skills through a combination of grammar instruction rooted in authentic language use, exposure to diverse text types, and extensive opportunities for communicative practice. The module places particular emphasis on the development of oral interaction in a variety of communicative contexts and encourages students to reflect on their own use of language as well as their language learning strategies. Students should achieve the level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) in Portuguese, acquiring a level of lexical, grammatical and functional competence which will allow them to communicate in a wide range of areas using adequate registers both in writing and orally during their Year Abroad.
1- Analyse texts of some complexity written in Portuguese, about cultural and societal issues from different perspectives
2- Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity in Portuguese taking an active part in the discussion of social and cultural topics and adapting register
3- Ability to present clear, detailed descriptions of a wide range of topics and explain their viewpoint in Portuguese
4- Create clear, detailed text in Portuguese on a range of topics and registers using accurate grammar and vocabulary
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5- Communicate effectively information and knowledge in written and oral forms or through digital media
6- Develop intercultural awareness
7- Reflect on own learning and identify areas for improvement.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 21 | 1 | 21 |
| Practical | 21 | 1 | 21 |
| Seminar | 21 | 1 | 21 |
| Private study hours | 137 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 63 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
There will be weekly written exercises which are not assessed formally, but the work will be marked by tutors, feedback given, and the results will be kept on file.
Feedback and support will be provided regularly during the course in the following ways:
- Generic feedback given on performance in written and oral class exercises/presentations (weekly – given during class);
- Specific feedback given on performance in written and oral class exercises (weekly - given during class);
- Formative in-class language test at the end of the first semester, on which students receive individual written feedback
- General support with class work or task preparation (given orally, during the class on request);
- Specific support with class work or task preparation (on request - given orally during office hours).
Feedback will be written (e.g. comments/corrections to written work/explanation of linguistic points etc.) and/or oral as appropriate.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | In-class Oral Presentation | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40 | |
Resit for Oral Presentation will be a 10 min oral exam via Microsoft TEAMS.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 08/05/2025
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