The Portuguese Conversation Club (in São Sebastião)

### \*\*Important Notes\*\*

1- This is **not a language exchange activity**, it's more like a teacher-led conversation class. Do not sign up if you are a native Portuguese or a Portuguese teacher.
2- Your registration is NOT complete until you **book and pay (10 euros) via our Calendly link**: [https://calendly.com/gaspar-liliana/portuguese-conversation-club-in-person](https://calendly.com/gaspar-liliana/portuguese-conversation-club-in-person). You will receive the address details after booking. If you have any questions, please call: +351 93 222 58 40.

### The Concept

**The Portuguese Conversation Club (PCC) is primarily a workshop where you practice conversation**. With a maximum of 12 people in each session, the group will be split into 3 levels (inspired by the “talking sardines” theme!):

* 1 - First Swim 🐠 (Building Blocks for beginners)
* 2 - Setting Sail ⛵ (Building Fluency in simple interactions)
* 3 - Deep Diving 🤿 (Independent Discussions for more advanced learners)

### The Format

Unlike other conversation spaces in the market, the **Portuguese Conversation Club is planned and structured:**

* You will be given **all you need to perform the conversation activities together and according to your level**, whether based on a simple word game, a role-play, or reading a newspaper article followed by a debate. **Materials will be given to you in advance** so you can prepare and make the best of the different activities.

**This is a great option to**:

* review and consolidate what you’ve learned before moving on to the next course
* reinforce what you are currently learning by doing it in tandem with a traditional course or private lessons
* learn Portuguese in a purely conversational manner, without too much explicit focus on grammar

**You can also just use this session to help with focus and accountability:**

* While there will be conversations happening in the room (i.e. it won’t be quiet), you are welcome to come and just sit quietly in the corner doing your homework or studying.
* I’m around, so you can call me any time if you need help. If necessary, bring your headphones to help drown out the noise from conversations.

### Pilot Phase Schedule

**The PCC started as a pilot on the 25th of February 2025. We are currently running this as a pilot to test the format and gather feedback.**

**This is our current schedule:**
**📍 In person: Mondays at 9.30-10.30am and Wednesdays at 12-1pm (São Sebastião)** [(book here)](https://calendly.com/gaspar-liliana/portuguese-conversation-club-in-person)
💻 **Online: Mondays at 7-8pm** [(book here)](https://calendly.com/gaspar-liliana/portuguese-conversation-club-online)

This event is organised by **The Talking Sardines - Portuguese Language School**.