very well organized

I had my own apartment and did not participate in any social activities

Paperwork done efficiently. Friendly reception from teachers and staff. Clean atmosphere.

I've enjoyed lessons very much every time with Orlando.

Continuity of learning, high standard of tuition, excellent material to study, very friendly and positive approach to studying

It is important to bring a dictionary and buy a book which contains the verbs in Portuguese

I always do all the homework

Good teachers and pedagogy

Accommodation - because there were 5-6 people staying at the apartments, did not benefit from interactions with host family. Limitations on gas/electricity also created some inconveniences.

I loved the sense of community I felt within the student body and between the students and faculty. Not only was the facility accessible and comfortable, the classes were extremely helpful in my language development and created a fun environment to explore language and culture.

Pasteis in Belem!

Good location and friendly teachers.

There were many people form different countries and there were few people attending in each class, thus you had to speak in portuguese almost as a must. That was good!

There is a high level of focus and consistency in placing you in a class at the appropriate level. I find all the teacher very friendly people and the notes are excellent.

Please ensure to bring a dictionary and a book of verbs.

Hopefully there will be a level 5 class available when I go back again.

Friendly, efficient staff.

really helpful and friendly staff, great range of students, and interesting cultural program

Good communication with teachers

Bring a dictionary and buy the grammar books on sale in the school

Teaching standards are high, teachers are helpful and can access solutions very quickly.

You need a good dictionary and a specialist book on verbs, don

I will come again.

small groups, personal approach

the school also offers a promotion for surf classes

friendly atmosphere

The bus to Costa da Caparica (nice beach, awful buildings) goes from Praca da Espanha. Otherwise by ferry from Cais do Sodré to Cacilhas and then by bus.

nice teachers, some of the excursions were really nice (with funny Miguel)

paulo p was an excellent teacher they gave me a book and a cd

make sure you are put into the correct class

i was no assessed and put into a complete beginners class. I am a labguage teacher of French and Spanish and already had a good undesrtanding of the basics of portuguese - indeed i could cominicate v basicaly in Portuguese!!! I asked to be moved and was half way through the second day!!!

Try and go on the cultural visits the school offers because they are free whereas to go alone you have to pay at least 5 euro. Also in Lisbon buy a month metro pass even if you are only staying for 2 weeks because its only 28 euro and you will no doubt pay more if you travel about lisbon buying individual tickets!

Great atmosphere, high level of lessons, and a lot of social activities and integration with other students. Miguel was creating a great atmosphere during city trips and sightseeing.

Use as much of the social offer as possible - that was great extension to language classes.

excellentes professores e um pequeno grupo no meu caso

Make sure that you clarify well in advance when exactly you intend to leave your private accomodation, even if you are not asked: otherwise you may risk to be thrown out of the house...

The teaching was extremely good

the people and especially my teacher (Isabelle)

Make sure your hotelroom has a table, to make your homework

Lisbon can be cold in February and heating is not common in all houses in Portugal.

Solid and flexibel teacher

Great organisation and reception

I particularly enjoyed the listening exercises and Senhor Couto's style of teaching. He made notes of everything that cropped up during the lessons.

The teacher

At

Buy a dictionary and a book of verbs

Instruction

Unfortunately I had to work in the off hours, but the social activities looked good.

Eugenia Lucas is an excellent teacher

It is important to attend all classes

It is important to study. Is there a distance learning course?

people (teachers, other students)

instructors were extremely knowledgeable

excursions are very good

The school didn't have any technical features, except the computers (which were for private use, NOT instructional) This was very surprising. Even for the final test, she READ it (as opposed to listening to it on the computer, etc.)

The new layout, the quality of the teaching and the overall welcoming feeling.

Teachers & course material

The teachers there were good

The teaching was first class.

Like all courses the more you put into it the more you get out. I therefore think that it would be useful to tell beginners that they should do some learning of background material before they start the course. In my class 80% of the students had done that but the few that didn't found it quite tough and slowed the others down.

Small classes.

Teacher

Marta Pereira- my teacher who was very professional and helpful

Make sure you take part in the day trips/arrangements organised by the school. They're allready paid for :-)

can't say, only took private classes

Professional teachers

The instructors were very well qualified and very professional.

it had internet facilities free of charge

lessons

private lessons should take place early, cause otherwise they won't be able to participate in activities

everything was very nice! people, studies, guide Miguel, host flat (though a little cold, take warm things to sleep)

n/a

clearness of the organization, competence of the teachers

take at least a 2-week course

It would have been better if we spoke a little more portuguese and a little less english during the lessons

Social Activities

I enjoy this holiday a lot!

Friendliness and free internet access

So amazing classes with a reduced number of students

I loved the location of the school and the friendliness of the staff.

Teaching method and book

Friday night dinners!

Individual classes helped me a lot. But, I had 2 hours each day, in the afternoon. Therefore, I could not participate in many of the activities, since they started early in the afternoon.