the nice atmosphere

the teachers are good, the organisation could be better. nice students from all over the world.

the kindness of the staff and teachers and the high quality of the lectures

afternoon activities

Sintra

the contact with the other students

Very positive and friendly atmosphere. Very nice teacher. Small groups.

One should not expect to have a big share of speaking activities in class. You will learn quite a bit of grammar and vocabulary but you won't get a lot of active speaking experience. The teachers are nice and helpful but oldfashioned in their methodology and not very willing to change their approaches. I was in an intermediate group, so maybe beginner classes are different.

I didn't take any individual classes, so depending on the teacher and the teaching situation things might be different from what I described. The front-desk man was very helpful to get extra information on bus-connections and schedules. Since this was not my first time in Lisbon I only participated in two extra-activities which were not satisfying. The program was mostly interesting for people who didn't know Lisbon at all- so it covered a lot of the typical tourist-spots.

Very easy to contact people at cafeteria.

Unter Gastfamilie hab ich nicht eine alte Oma erwartet, dennoch sehr freundlich und komfortabel

Too bad, that almost all of the excursions take place in the early afternoon.

the teachers

teachers, students, multi-ethnicity

I found the school a really interesting and lively environment, thanks to the different nationalities of the students. It was a great cultural experience and the fact that we were all speaking different languages forced us to communicate in portuguese, immediately using the new knowledge we were learning at lessons. Teachers are simply amazing!!

the people

The Lessons with my Portugues-Teacher Isabel Leao

Another book for learning.

professional organized and friendly, mostly the offers for the cultural programm at nights are a very good idea for getting in contact with other CIAL Students and the culture of the country.

warm welcome, the secretaries were always very friendly and helpful

friendly teachers

If you are a fan of nightclubs you shouldnt miss the Buddha, The W or the coco-nuts. Really nice locations!

the students

the tequila bar "a tasca" in the "Barrio Alto"

small groups, nice teachers, not so effective teaching

The individual lessons!

Cristo Rei !

In the German information brochures, there's no mention that the 5th of october is a public holiday in Portugal and so there will be no group lessons!!!

teachers

need more online pictures

teachers

live in a family house

it has some computers which are connected to the internet

Very nice house and classrooms, cafe and water were for free

You should go to the trips in the afternoon !

Very nice teacher who worked with pleasure, nice students from all countries and of every age, the lessons were in portuguese language, so that we learned very much

CIAL is like a home, comfortable and friendly

Be next and spend all time with new students and visit all pretty places in Lisbon

very good atmosphere

People

Don't stay with a family, it's over priced and rarely benefits students

Very small, intimate and friendly. Housed in a very ornate 19th century building.

Free unlimited internet is a huge plus.

If you feel you are not in an adequate level, you must be persistent and self advocate in order to change, little student support in this matter.

In general, Portugal has only recently begun developing its portuguese as a second language methodology. The texts are so-so... CIAL is, in my opinion, your best bet in language courses since its on the pioneering edge, atleast in Portugal. Brasil is another option, they have more experience, but obviously the language is different.

Teachers and materials

Lisbon is an enchanting city!

One area school could improve is student support. I asked, in my application, for a non-smoking home. They initially placed me with a chain smoker. In their favor, they immediately found me another home, where the woman was wonderful, and we will probably always be friends.

Good teachers, very qualified and enjoyable lessons!

There are different levels of textbooks and we are given one adequate for each of us. everyone was friendly

Teachers are friendly and I enjoyed the classes.

I think it would be very important if I knew before, what my previous knowledge had to be like in order to be able to follow the course. I did a VHS course before I started the language course at this school and after the level test I have been placed in a course, which has started two weeks ago. My previous knowledge was not enough for this course, which led to the fact that I was not really motivated. The course has been so much fun. If I would have been in this course right from the start, it would have been certainly better.

the teacher

it was a very good experience and i did learn quite a bit! Thank you

Our teacher.

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