Experiential Learning and Cultural Immersion

As a language learner and global citizen, I have found that learning Portuguese has been one of the best decisions of my life. It has opened up doors personally and professionally to me that I could have never accessed without the cultural knowledge and language skills that the Portuguese language provided me. As the sixth most spoken language in the world, and as a language that is spoken on four different continents, Portuguese will provide you with countless opportunities!

Aprende Portuguese provided me with the perfect environment to improve my Portuguese! It was a perfect balance for me between classes, practical application and fun. Our teacher often took us out of the classroom to put our language skills into practice and to see different areas of the island. This allowed for an immersive experience that I would not have had as a tourist!

Additionally, the islands themselves are stunning and geographically diverse. On days off from studying, you can spend one day on the beach, and the next you could spend hiking and trekking through the mountains! You can explore the capital city of Praia with its colonial architecture then, you can visit the museum of Amílcar Cabral, a hero of decolonization in Cape Verde. Overall, I loved the island’s fusion of European and African influence. I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in learning Portuguese in a fun, interactive and culturally immersive environment!