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Courses

Fast Forward Language Institute offers group and private general language instruction, from absolute beginner to advanced levels. 

Portuguese Language exam prep courses are also available. Cultural programs are optional and available throughout the year. Upon arrival, students take a placement test to determine their level of fluency, and also decide which cultural programs they would like to participate in.

Fast Forward Language Institute also offers Bildungsurlaub for German employees as well as University Credits for American students.

General

Group Instruction: Maximum of 6 students per class. Classes begin on any Monday for intermediate students (once a month for beginners), and are held Monday through Friday.

  • Intensive: 4 classes of 50 minutes every morning.
  • Super-Intensive:  6 classes of 50 minutes every morning and afternoon.

Private Instruction: Offered for beginners, advanced, and professionals with specific needs. Classes start any Monday, and are held Monday through Friday.

  • Intensive: 4 classes of 50 minutes every morning.
  • Super-Intensive: 10 classes of 50 minutes every morning and afternoon. Ideal for professionals with little time. Includes lunch with professor. Classes conducted in various locations.
  • Executive: 6 classes of 50 minutes every morning and afternoon. Specifically focused on business terminology. Includes lunch with professor.

Language Proficiency Test Preparation

Brazil - CELPE-BRAS

This exam measures test-takers' level of proficiency in Portuguese. CELPE BRAS is the official exam developed and given by the Brazilian government, and is required for those who wish to live and work in Brazil.

Businesses and educational institutions use it to determine employment and study placements. The exam is offered twice a year: April and October. Fast Forward Language Institute's exam preparation classes focus on developing the student’s abilities in all areas tested.

Other important factors that greatly influence any given student’s performance are time spent in intimate contact with Brazilian culture and the breadth of this experience.

Materials used: Apart from our carefully selected standard teaching materials, Fast Forward Language Institute boasts a large variety of modern teaching resources and equipment. Computers, CD's and videos are among the aids used in everyday courses as well as sessions devoted to culture, regional studies, literature and business. 

Use of the multimedia library and our computer facilities is a good way of adding to and reinforcing the skills acquired from class work.

A word on methodology: We believe it is important to vary the teaching methods used in our Portuguese courses as much as possible. Every group and person is different, thus our teachers use an individual approach and flexibly adapt their teaching methods to the students' respective learning needs.

We supplement various course books with original teaching materials such as newspaper and magazine articles, audio/visual materials and activities inside and outside of class.

One of our fundamental principles is to ensure a maximum of spoken communication. Students are encouraged to practice spoken Portuguese in real-life situations, with the teacher, and with other participants, in pairs and groups. 

Many activities outside of school are created with this idea of oral communication as well.

Cultural

By complementing your language studies with cultural activities, you effectively integrate your class time education with the daily reality of Brazilian life. Here are some of the programs offered by Fast Forward Language Institute:

Culinary

Instruction in preparation and history of typical Brazilian cuisine. With influences from Portugal, the Middle East, Africa and India, the heritage is deliciously varied and the associated festivities vividly enjoyed.

Rhythms and Dances

Experience the variety of cultural heritage in Brazil through dance classes of samba, forró, rítmos variados, and many more. Afternoon and evening classes, in groups or individually.

Capoeira

Classes in the Brazilian martial art/dance considered to be an essential part of cultural heritage. Local groups lead you to both playful and serious interactions with this beautiful tradition.

Photography

Study Photography at a well-respected Photography school against the colorful backdrop of Sao Paulo. All levels of instruction are available, from beginner to professional.

Click here to download a complete pdf file 
on our Photography Program

EMAIL US: info@fastforward.com.br

Maceió
Dep. José Lages, 507 Ponta Verde
CEP 57035-330
Maceió - AL - Brazil
Phone: + 55 82 3327 5213
Fax: + 55 82 3337 2737

São Paulo
Alameda Lorena, 684, Casa 4
CEP 01424-000
São Paulo - SP - Brazil
Phone: +55 11 3051 7112