A Level Portuguese OCR

This subject is broken down into 18 topics in 4 modules:

  1. AS Level Listening, Reading, and Writing (Paper 1) 3 topics
  2. AS Level Writing and Speaking (Paper 2) 6 topics
  3. A2 Level Listening, Reading, and Writing (Paper 1) 3 topics
  4. A2 Level Writing and Speaking (Paper 2) 6 topics
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Portuguese

AS Level Listening, Reading, and Writing (Paper 1)

Comprehension of spoken and written Portuguese

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Comprehension of spoken and written Portuguese

Comprehension of Spoken Portuguese

  • Listening skills are a crucial part of comprehending spoken Portuguese. Listening to different accents, pronunciations and speaking speeds can help familiarise you with the language as it's naturally spoken.

  • Utilise resources like Portuguese radio stations, podcasts, and movies. These offer context to your understanding and expose you to colloquial, conversational speech.

  • When listening, pay attention to tone and emotion apart from just the words. This can lend deeper comprehension of spoken Portuguese by providing insight into conversational subtleties.

  • Practice transcribing spoken Portuguese into written text. This active listening practice can improve your ability to comprehend spoken language quickly and efficiently.

Understanding Written Portuguese

  • Familiarise yourself with varying text types and styles - from formal academic pieces to informal blog posts. This variety can help improve your overall reading comprehension.

  • Practice active reading techniques. These include underlining key points, writing summaries of paragraphs, and making predictions about what will happen next.

  • Expand your vocabulary. By learning and understanding more Portuguese words and phrases, you'll become more proficient at understanding written text.

  • Regularly practice translating Portuguese to English. This can reinforce your comprehension and understanding of written Portuguese.

Expressing Ideas in Portuguese

  • Work on your sentence construction, ensuring you use the right word order, verb tenses, and grammatical structures.

  • Practice writing in different styles and tones. By doing so, you can ensure you can express your ideas effectively regardless of the style or formality the situation requires.

  • Understand and use idiomatic expressions. These can make your writing more interesting and engaging, and demonstrate your proficiency in Portuguese.

  • Always proofread your work. This can help you spot any mistakes and inconsistencies, and can lead to improvement over time.

Remember that constant practice is vital in developing proficiency in comprehending spoken and written Portuguese. So immerse yourself in the language, be patient, and understand that it is a process.

Course material for Portuguese, module AS Level Listening, Reading, and Writing (Paper 1), topic Comprehension of spoken and written Portuguese

Portuguese

A2 Level Listening, Reading, and Writing (Paper 1)

Advanced comprehension of spoken and written Portuguese

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Advanced comprehension of spoken and written Portuguese

Understanding Spoken Portuguese

  • Develop a high proficiency in listening comprehension through regular practice with diverse Portuguese-speaking sources such as news broadcasts, films, music, podcasts, and conversations.
  • Become accustomed to different accents and dialects used in Portuguese-speaking regions worldwide. Expand your listening skills beyond standard European Portuguese to include Brazilian Portuguese and other regional variants.
  • Dive deep into cultural content through the spoken language. Recognise cultural references, everyday idioms, slang, and colloquial expressions that are commonly used in Portuguese-speaking societies.
  • Work on your interpretive skills. Not every message is communicated directly, and often, understanding what's inferred or implied is crucial.

Reading and Understanding Written Portuguese

  • Engage with a wide range of Portuguese texts, including newspapers, magazines, novels, poetry, and academic articles. This provides exposure to different writing styles and enhances vocabulary.
  • Develop detailed reading comprehension by dissecting complex sentences, identifying grammatical structures, and understanding logical links within a text.
  • Familiarise yourself with figurative language, metaphors, and similes used in Portuguese literature and written language. This will improve your ability to decipher meanings beyond the literal.
  • Work on your analytical skills as part of your reading comprehension. This includes understanding the main ideas, themes, arguments, and thesis of a text, as well as critically evaluating and responding to these topics.

Writing in Portuguese

  • Improve your writing skill by attempting a variety of writing tasks, including essays, letters, reviews, summaries and reports, in Portuguese. Revisit and review your work regularly for self-assessment.
  • Master the correct use of Portuguese grammar and syntax in your writing. This includes understanding and using various grammatical tenses, noun declensions, adjective agreement and more.
  • Develop a knack for choosing the right vocabulary and idiomatic expressions suitable for the context and the formality of the writing.
  • Ensure you are clear on how to convey your thoughts, views and argument effectively and coherently. Practice building clear logical structure for your arguments and learn to provide evidence or examples that support your points.
  • Learn how to proofread your work effectively, paying attention to spelling, punctuation, syntax, and overall coherence.

Course material for Portuguese, module A2 Level Listening, Reading, and Writing (Paper 1), topic Advanced comprehension of spoken and written Portuguese

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