Portuguese
Portuguese Classes in Huddersfield
Based in Honley, the Modern Language School provides Portuguese Classes to adults in a relaxed and stress-free environment.
Great experience. Great teaching. Really enjoy the lessons. Lovely to meet other people and try to speak to them in another language.Uses modern technology but also good old fashioned text books. We are already reading books written in Italian.Thoroughly recommend the school and the experience 👌
I am so pleased to have found a French beginners course locally after wanting to do it for some time. Even more delighted to find one with well organised, well equipped classrooms.Most importantly, Melodie our teacher makes the lesson so enjoyable. She is knowledgeable, organised and friendly, she is able to keep us comfortable speaking whilst challenging us. So looking forward to the next session. Duolingo has been relegated!I recommend.
If you want to easily learn a new language, you are in the right place! In Honley you can take courses forSPANISHGERMANFRENCHITALIAN
It’s been a real pleasure to attend Ali’s beginners Spanish class this year. I enjoyed the atmosphere she promotes in the class and learnt a lot! Thank you MLS!
On behalf of Val and myself we would like to thank Ali for helping us to start to learn Spanish. Her patience , enthusiasm, and ability to push you gently to achieve you goal is fantastic. Learning on a Tuesday evening with her and our fellow classmates was something we looked forward to each week. We highly recommend MLS. Thank you Ali.
Really enjoyed my first year at MLS learning Spanish as a total beginner and found our teacher brilliant, the lovely people learning with me are fun and friendly and we all help each other along , definitely signing up for the new year ahead
Learning Italian with Vicky has been a joy. The lessons are great fun, very varied and take place in a really supportive and relaxed atmosphere. Furthermore, Vicky lays on Italian film showings and optional holiday lessons; she also organises great events – such as quizzes and social evenings. The Modern Language School really is a fine place to learn a language – and the coffee is great too!(And if, for any reason, you can’t get to the class, you can join it on Zoom and participate fully.)
I really enjoy learning Spanish with Lynne at The Modern Language School. The classes are fun and innovative, using a variety of learning techniques. It is a friendly environment and I really look forward to attending my Spanish class every week.
Absolutely amazing experience. I am in Spanish Intermediate and all the lessons are planned to perfection, totally enjoyable and fun to take part in. Lynne is an amazing teacher as she is enthusiastic, supportive, encouraging and very professional. We cover all the skills in every lesson including speaking and listening. The group itself is a pleasure to be a member of where everyone is friendly, supportive and encouraging to one another.I highly recommend this School.
I have been a student at the MLS for a number of years trying my hand at Spanish, Portuguese, Advanced French conversation and more recently, Italian with Vicky.All the teachers are highly qualified, friendly and professional, using a range of successful teaching techniques which can be accessed in the school or via Zoom.Groups are small, friendly and fun. The school itself boasts comfortable classrooms and facilities.The course fees are excellent value.
I really enjoy my Spanish lessons with Lynne. The classes are always well planned with the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend the Modern Language School to anyone thinking of taking up or improving a language.
It has been a great experience learning Spanish with the modern language school, Learning is well thought out and progressive. Exercises are well thought out.Everyone in our class has made progress. The atmosphere at the school is informal and conducive to the learning experience. Recommended.
Fantastic school for learning languages. I began to learn Italian in September 2022. Our teacher is fab as is the class. We have built a real camararderie which makes the learning fun – as does the text book and mix of video/listening/discussion/grammar covered. I’ve just signed up for year 2! HIGHLY RECOMMEND *****
I have been studying Italian at the Modern Language School for a year now. Vicky has made it a great class to be part of. From knowing no Italian at the start of the school year, I really have progressed with Vicky through books, videos, interactive work within the class and speaking. It’s a really fun class so you aren’t scared of making mistakes in front of anyone. It’s a half hour drive for me to get here on an evening but it’s always worth it. Getting ready to sign up for year 2. Would definitely recommend the school, whichever language you are hoping to learn.
I enrolled on the Italian course in September, and have really enjoyed the lessons. I had a basic knowledge of the language, but I’ve now built this to a higher level. Vicky makes the lessons fun and engaging, and you cover a huge range of topics. The school has a relaxed atmosphere and it’s a great place to meet new people.
Learning a second language had been on my ‘to do list’ for a while. The Modern Language school has a great range of languages and levels. Beginners Spanish met all my expectations with a comfortable pace of learning. The option to join on line via zoom has been a bonus with Covid and it’s many challenges.I am very much looking forward to starting the third year with many of the people who signed up in year one. On a practical level the school has great facilities regarding refreshments, snacks etc which is sometimes needed!
The Modern language school offers a friendly organised and effective learning experience.My experience learning Spanish has always been very positive. Many different resources are used and there are always plenty of opportunities to engage in spanish conversation. The classes are offered simultaneously in a classroom setting and via zoom, so this make it possible to engage in lessons where ever you are.Lynne ,my Spanish teacher is calm patient organised and extremely competent, making the whole adult learning experience a pleasure.
During my time as a student at The Modern Language School, not only have a become confident Spanish speaker, I have immensely enjoyed the classes, had lots of fun and made many new friends. Lynne is an extremely competent teacher who thankfully has patience in abundance and a great sense of humour. I would highly recommend the school to anyone who wants to learn a language in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
I have been taking Spanish lessons at The Modern Language School for two years now. The friendly and supportive teaching staff are excellent. Lessons are well planned, fun and enjoyable. The flexibilty the school offers is great too, with the option to join classes virtually if you are unable to make it in person. Whether you are looking to learn a new language from scratch or refresh some rusty skills, I can thoroughly recommend The Modern Language School.
A fabulous environment to learn a new language. I studied Italian for 5 years and thoroughly enjoyed it. Vicky uses a great variety of learning tools and makes the lessons fun whilst at the same time ensuring we’re all keeping up. Having many other demands on my time I never felt under pressure to study outside the classroom although for those who choose to, Vicky is also very supportive.The school runs foreign cinema sessions, additional study sessions during holidays and great social events giving the opportunity to also meet students from other classes.In summary, a great place to learn a new language at a pace to suit you.
I thoroughly enjoy my Spanish classes at the Modern Language School. Lynne offers a mix of teaching styles which make the classes interesting and informative and most importantly of all fun!! The school itself is well equipped for both classes on site and also via zoom. There is plenty of parking and facilities for refreshment breaks. All in all a fantastic place to learn languages.
This is an excellent place to learn a language. You can learn French, Spanish an italien. The teacher are excellent. Classes can be taken in the evening or during the day.
I have been learning Italian for the past few years from no knowledge at all other than a few ski holidays in Italy. I have thoroughly enjoyed my group lessons with Vicky. She makes the learning fun, with games and videos and, yes, some essential grammar too. In addition we have had cinema mornings, an Italian food demo, videos and extra classes during the holidays for mixed groups. Whilst in lockdown all our classes have been online. Now we are back at the school in Honley. This has several classrooms or varying sizes to accommodate all types of class. The school is very well organised in all aspects, with a lot of thought going into the safety of us all whilst we are in this pandemic.
‘I have thoroughly enjoyed my two years of learning Italian at the Modern Language School – and I can’t wait to start year Three. Essential learning is supported by fun, games, role play, conversation and interaction with class members, reading, videos and films in Italian learning about the culture of that wonderful country that we can’t wait to visit again! Give it a go as you won’t regret it!’ Ci vediamo (see you there)
Excellent school in which to begin learning a new language or to improve existing language skills. The environment is professional but at the same is relaxed, friendly and welcoming. Teaching staff are very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and approachable. A range of learning strategies are used in classes which makes the sessions varied and very enjoyable. Highly recommended.
“A lesson starts in 20 minutes – sit in and listen, or join in if you like, then decide”. This was the reply to my enquiry about taking up Italian again after several years and wondering what level to try next. Two years later and I’m still here enjoying learning both in lessons and by following up various WhatsApp messages, suggested YouTube links, etc.During lessons, we’re made to feel completely at ease, even when being gently corrected (again) for our mistakes. In response to Covid, the classrooms have been upgraded considerably to keep us safe, and when on-site lessons were forbidden, we still had fun keeping going on Zoom.For anyone considering starting or continuing to learn one of the languages on offer, here is a brilliant choice.
Great school to learn a new language.teaching staff help you can achieve your goals in a fun and helpful way of learning
I was recommended this school 5 years ago by a friend who took the Spanish classes and I joined the Italian classes with Vicky. The Modern Language School isn’t just a school to learn to speak a language – it is a school to learn to love the language, the people, the food and wine, the culture and history of a beautiful country. We do learn words, we learn phrases, we conjugate verbs, we have to learn a lot of grammar, but we have so much fun doing it, and it is interspersed with films, games, reading and a lot of laughter. In addition to the weekly lessons, there are Italian cinema mornings, Italian cooking classes, wine tasting and conversation groups. The school have accommodated on line lessons during this past 18 months and the staff work very hard to keep everyone happy and interested with extra lessons during the summer for those who wish to keep it fresh or just need to catch up. This is the school to go to if you want to experience a language, not just speak it.
I had been looking for an Italian class closer to home, but found this and don’t regret it. The classes are small and very friendly. The school has coped admirably with Covid, moving to zoom but now back in the classroom. Teaching includes a mix of conversation, games, quizzes and other resources.
Lynne is a brilliant teacher and her lessons are always interactive and interesting. I feel that I have learned so much by attending over the last few years. I know that the language school caters for all abilities and is in a relaxing environment with easy parking. The fact that so many people return each year speaks volumes.
Italian lessons with Vicky are the highlight of my week! An excellent teacher, who is also lots of fun. The lessons are varied and interesting, and it is good to be able to speak the language when in Italy!
I’ve been learning Italian with Vicky for past few years. Lessons are one of the highlights of my week! It is such a fun place to learn, yet we make good progress in very little time. Vicky is a great teacher – the environment is pleasant and every effort is made to be welcoming and conducive to learning. Highly recommended!!
The school is fantastic. Teaching is of a very high standard and it is the perfect place to learn a new language or improve a foreign language, which you already speak. Learning Italian in Vicky’s classes feels more like fun, than an effort. I really enjoy my little escape for two hours every week in the Modern language school.
Why Learn Portuguese?
Welcome to our Portuguese page! You might have come to our site because you may be visiting Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Angola, Guinea-Bassau, São Tomé, Cape Verde, East Timor, Madeira or the Azores. (the eight countries where Portuguese is an official language) You may wish to learn a few phrases for a holiday, plan to live there, have an interest in learning Portuguese as a second language or need it for business purposes. As well as learning the language you may also wish to find out more about the culture and the people.Our Portuguese Classes
Here at The Modern Language School we offer a range of Portuguese courses, along with the possibility of private tuition. The courses are taught either by Lynne Hill, an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified language teacher (BA Hons 2:1, PGCSE) or by our knowledgeable and dedicated online tutor Catia Norinha.
We are always committed to delivering the highest standards of Portuguese courses that are focused on the individual learning needs of our students and we strive to provide a fun and stimulating learning environment.
Whatever your reasons for wanting to learn Portuguese, the fact that Portuguese (and Spanish) is one of the fastest-growing European languages, makes it a smart choice and we hope you find a suitable Portuguese course here with us at The Modern Language School.
Tuesday
Class Timetable
Wednesday
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Pre-Inter
ONLINE ONLY
Catia Matias Norinha
Thursday
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Intermediate Plus
Lynne Hill
Course Dates & Fees For 2024-2025
Full Year (35 Weeks)
w/c Monday 9/9/2024 to w/c Monday 23/6/2025
+ Monday 30th June to replace May Day Bank holiday
(replacement class may be subject to change by the teacher)
£495
see below for discounted fee
Term One (14 weeks)
w/c Monday 9/9/2024 – w/c 16/12/2024
(Half term: Monday 28/10 -Friday 1/11)
£198
see below for discounted fee
Term Two (12 weeks)
w/c Monday 6/1/2025 – w/c 31/3/2025
(Half term: Monday 17/2 – Friday 21/2)
£170
see below for discounted fee
Term Three (9 weeks)
w/c Monday 21/4/2025 – w/c Monday 23/6/2025
+ Monday 30th June to replace May Day Bank holiday
(Half term: Monday 26/5 -Friday 30/5)
£127
see below for discounted fee
Special Offers
Full Year
Discounted Fee (35 weeks)w/c Monday 9/9/2024 to w/c Monday 23/6/2025
(No classes during local school holidays)
£
420
-
if paid by 9th August 2024
15% off!
Term 1
Discounted Fee (21 weeks)
w/c Monday 9/9/24 - w/c Monday 16/12/24
(Half term: Monday 28/10 - Friday 1/11)
£
188
-
if paid by 9th August 2024
5% off!
Term 2
Discounted Fee (12 weeks)
w/c Monday 6/1/25 - w/c Monday 31/3/25
(Half term: Monday 17/2 - Friday 21/2)
£
161
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if paid by 13th December 2024
5% off!
Term 3
Discounted Fee (9 weeks)w/c Monday 21/4/24 - w/c Monday 23/6/25 + Monday 30th (Half term: Monday 26/5 - Friday 30/5)
£
120
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if paid by 28th March 2025
5% off!
Which Class Is Right For You?
Do you already know some of the language, or are you a complete beginner? Download our assessment form below to find out which level is right for you. It includes a detailed questionnaire, and tells you what knowledge is required for each ability level. If you are still unsure which class is right for you, please discuss with your teacher.
Meet The Teachers
Lynne Hill
Here at The Modern Language School we offer a range of Portuguese courses, along with the possibility of private tuition. The courses are taught either by myself, Lynne Hill, an enthusiastic, experienced and qualified language teacher (BA Hons 2:1, PGCSE) or by our knowledgeable and dedicated online tutor Catia Norinha. Both of us are passionate about Portuguese and would love to share our knowledge of the language and culture with you. We are always committed to delivering the highest standards of Portuguese courses that are focused on the individual learning needs of our students and we strive to provide a fun and stimulating learning environment.
Whatever your reasons for wanting to learn Portuguese, the fact that Portuguese (and Spanish) is one of the fastest-growing European languages, makes it a smart choice and we hope you find a suitable Portuguese course here with us at The Modern Language School.
Catia Matias Norinha
I am a Portuguese and English teacher living in sunny Portugal. I am from the highest mountain in Portugal and I love teaching my language and culture. I am more than happy to help you enjoy the language learning process and I would love you to join one of my online classes or take up some private tuition.
Our Terms & Conditions
- The school will not be held responsible for any loss or damage of property. The student must be responsible for their own property.
- Fees must be paid in full to secure a booking. Places are offered on a first-come first-serve basis. No student will be permitted to start a course until fees have been paid in full.
- Courses can only be cancelled by sending written notice to The Modern Language School. If this notice is received 14 days or more before the course is due to start, a refund of all monies paid will be made. If a student chooses to leave their course early for any reason (or cancel within 14 days of the course start date) then no refund will be made.
- The Modern Language School reserves the right to modify a course if numbers are insufficient.
- If The Modern Language School is obliged to cancel a course, The Modern Language School will notify students immediately, and offer an alternative course or a refund of all monies paid.
- The Modern Language School shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, expense, delay or inconvenience suffered or incurred as a result of any circumstance outside the control of The Modern Language School. This includes lessons cancelled as a result of adverse weather conditions, or any other circumstances out of our control.
- The Modern Language School liability in respect of any claims made shall not exceed the amount paid for tuition fees.
This agreement shall be governed by English Law and the parties hereto irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts in respect of any dispute or matter arising out of this agreement.
