1. Brazilian Portuguese for foreigners Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced From 4-week courses 4,5 hours a day

2. VIP CENTRO DE IDIOMAS was founded in 2001, so it has several years experience on English, Spanish, German and Portuguese teaching. Our greatest purpose: provide success for our students.

5. Panambi is a municipality located in southern Brazil, northwestern Rio Grande do Sul state, with a population of 40,000 inhabitants. Panambi is known as one of the largest metal-mechanical complexes in the state due to its large and diverse industrial district. Panambi was colonized by Portuguese and German people in the 19th century. The culture is highly influenced by the German people, who brought the food, the language and the culture to the town. Traditional German dishes can be found in Panambi, such as the Käsekuchen (cheesecake), the Eisbein (pork knee), and the Sauerkraut (boiled cabbage), for example. For more information visit: www.panambi.rs.gov.br.

6. Rio Grande do Sul is a state located in southern Brazil and is bordered by Santa Catarina state to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the East, Uruguay to the south and southwest and Argentina to the west. It has a very diverse climate, with freezing days in the winter (June to September) and hot days in the summer (December to March). The state was colonized mainly by the Italians and Germans, having its culture based on these two ethnic groups. But the state is really multicultural, with several different ethnic groups spread all over the state. Churrasco (meat cooked in a “churrasqueira” - barbecue grill) is the best-known food and it is delicious.

7. The aim of the Brazilian Portuguese Course for foreigners is to offer the students an immersion in the Brazilian culture, providing practical situations on the everyday communication, through dynamic lessons, with focus on the students’ needs. This allows for the understanding of the language and the development of the four communication skills – speaking, listening, writing and reading on a natural and progressive way.

8. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Program of study: - Pronunciation; - Listening comprehension; - Conversation based on everyday situations and formal contexts; - Written production; - Brazilian history, geography and culture are subjects of classes; - Expository and practical lessons.

9. Start date: every Monday. (Tuesdays apply when Monday is a holiday) Monday to Friday, 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. – 1:30p.m. to 3:00p.m. After-class cultural activities scheduled in advance.

10. Professor Master Fernanda Trein Professor at UNIJUÍ University

11. Gastronomic activities Trips (Iguaçu Falls, Florianópolis) Sports Movie Theater Cultural evening at CTG (Center of Traditions) Guided tour to sights in town and region.

12. The program offers: Full-time course, with a duration from 1 to 3 months; Transfer from airport to Panambi (cost not included on the price of the program); Accomodation in family house with 2 or 3 meals included; Several tour packages (paid and free) Sportive and cultural activities; Fun and entertainment in a calm, safe and friendly town; Sportive activities at the gym;

13. For a 4-week program: Total cost: $ 1,500.00 (subject to change) What is included: - 90 hours of classes - Class material - Cultural activities (in the town) - Specialized teachers - Support for the student - Wi-Fi available at the school - Course Certificate

14. For a 4-week program: Total with two meals (breakfast and dinner): $ 500.00 (subject to change) Total with 3 meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner): $ 670,00 - Typical friendly environment of a Brazilian family; - Warmth, attention and care of a country town; - Individual or shared rooms; - Internet Wi-fi;

15. INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS - The students will get a letter of acceptance indicating the duration and other information of the program so that they can request the student visa. - All foreign students must arrive in Brazil with a student visa or one which permits studies in Brazil. - All foreigners living in Brazil must be legal inside the country. The students who stay more than 30 days will get orientation regarding procedures for their legalization at Polícia Federal.

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