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Portuguese Language and Cultural Orientation (7 Days)

Program: Language and cultural
Start dates: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month
Arrival and Departure: International Airport Recife
Language Need: None
Room and Board: Mostly Hostel/Host family; ethnic meals prepared two times a day by host family
Activities: Vary with daily diary, please see details above
Work Hours: None

All volunteers joining Brazil program are required to join one week orientation program.

Language fee does not cover transportation cost which would be $2-$5 per day


Join one week orientation and cultural immersion program designed to introduce language, culture, and challenges of Brazil before the start of program. 7 days orientation covers 20 hours of Portuguese classes, 3 levels catered for ie. Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, includes language course book. At the end course test and certificate of competence will be awarded. Language teaching is very much eclectic with an emphasis on the communication methodology.

In additional to language training, orientation comprises of guided tour of historic city, (Recife or Olinda), welcome talk, presentation by Police on how to stay safe in Brazil, orientation of local area, public transport ¨practice, shopping trip, capoeira lesson.(Brazilian Martial Art)….

DAY 1: Airport Introduction and Welcome, travel to Accomodation, Get Settled In

DAY 2 : Meet Global Crossroad Staff, Group Welcome Meeting, Basic Orientation and Language

DAY 3 : Language Class, Presentation and Briefing by Policiar Militar, Language Class

DAY 4: Group visit to Recife or Olinda (including Historic Monuments ), Language Class,

DAY 5: Shopping Trip, Language Class, Capoeira Class (Brazilian Martial Art)

DAY 6: Individual Meetings, Language Class, Final Briefing and Language Test

Day 7 : Free day to Explore and to Prepare for your Placement

Working with disadvantaged children
Teaching English
Teaching Music
Teaching dance, singing, and theater
Coaching soccer games
Community Development (NGO administration)
Building homes
Historical preservation
Community health
Mini-venture



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