Portuguese school in Porto: Fast Forward Institute
- Central location with restaurants, shops and historic sites all within walking distance.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Fast Forward Institute is located in the extraordinary city of Porto. The school is housed in the city centre, in the heart of the city, with shops, restaurants and much of the city's historic architecture, all within walking distance. As the second-largest city in Portugal, Porto has become renowned for its architecture and blending of the past with the
present, finding itself on the "must-see" destination list of many students and travellers alike. Although the city is small, it has plenty to offer, with everything easily accessible by foot from the school, ensuring students can quickly get their bearings and explore this historical and friendly city.
Course selection General courses are readily available in groups or private lessons, with Executive courses and courses that run in conjunction with lessons in wine or surfing, also amongst the school's favourite choices.
Methodology: Creating a friendly and professional atmosphere, as well as building an effective and enjoyable learning environment for all students, is important to Fast Forward Institute in Porto. The school's focus is on communication, often working beyond books and written exercises, to stimulate conversation between students and teachers.
Social and Cultural: Students are never short of something to do whilst studying in Porto. The Fast Forward Institute like to continue their welcoming atmosphere from the classroom into the evening, with a variety of evening activities and weekend excursions readily available and promoted by the school. Amongst these activities you can find a massive amount of guided tours, informing you about the expansive history of the city, as well as visits to local museums, stadiums, markets and shops, all whilst tasting the finest in Porto's culinary treats along the way.
- The language school Fast Forward Institute was founded in Porto, Portugal in 2004.
- Legal name / parent company: Aprender Facil L F P Unipessoal Lda
- Tax registration ID: PT508995450
Portuguese Courses
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Price at School Our price | 493 469 | 986 937 | 1459 1387 | 1722 1636 | 2152 2045 | 2582 2453 | 3012 2862 | 3442 3270 | 4302 4087 | 5162 4904 | 430 409 |
It includes 6 lessons of group instruction per day. Classes are held in the morning and afternoon.
Lessons focus on the active use of the language. Lessons aim at developing all the skills, such as: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Lessons are also devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
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Price at School Our price | 288 274 | 576 548 | 864 821 | 998 949 | 1248 1186 | 1498 1424 | 1748 1661 | 1998 1899 | 2498 2374 | 2998 2849 | 250 238 |
Lessons on the Group Intensive course delivered at the Fast Forward Institute focus on the active use of the language. The teachers’ goal is to help you develop all the fundamental language skills of Portuguese, which are: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The lessons are 50 minutes long. Maximum of 6 students per group. Available from absolute beginner to advanced levels. Lessons are devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music. The school closes on public holidays. However, missed classes will be made up for at a later date.
It includes 4 lessons of group instruction per day.
Lessons focus on the active use of the language. Lessons aim at developing all the skills, such as: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Lessons are also devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
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Price at School Our price | 577 549 | 1154 1097 | 1731 1645 | 2308 2193 | 2885 2741 | 3462 3289 | 4039 3838 | 4616 4386 | 5770 5482 | 6924 6578 | 577 549 |
This course consists of 20 group lessons and 10 individual lessons per week.
It is 4 lessons of group instruction in the morning combined with two one-to-one classes in the afternoon.
Lessons focus on the active use of the language. Lessons aim at developing all the skills, such as: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Lessons are also devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music.
The private lessons can be adapted to the student´s needs.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
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Price at School Our price | 722 686 | 1444 1372 | 2166 2058 | 2888 2744 | 3610 3430 | 4332 4116 | 5054 4802 | 5776 5488 | 7220 6859 | 8664 8231 | 722 686 |
This course consists of 20 group lessons and 15 individual lessons per week.
It is 4 lessons of group instruction in the morning combined with three one-to-one classes in the afternoon.
Lessons focus on the active use of the language. Lessons aim at developing all the skills, such as: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Lessons are also devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays, conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music.
The private lessons can be adapted to the student´s needs.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
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Price at School Our price | 432 411 | 864 821 | 1296 1232 | 1728 1642 | 2160 2052 | 2592 2463 | 3024 2873 | 3456 3284 | 4320 4104 | 5184 4925 | 432 411 |
This course consists of 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.
It is 4 lessons of group instruction in the morning combined with one one-to-one class in the afternoon.
Lessons focus on the active use of the language. Lessons aim at developing all the skills, such as: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Lessons are also devoted to learning and practising grammar, as well as vocabulary extension. Nevertheless, the importance of communication is stressed throughout the course. An emphasis is placed on real-life situations through role-plays,
conversations and interviews. The training is complemented by discussions around culture, history and current affairs, films, articles and music.
The private lessons can be adapted to the student´s needs.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
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Price at School Our price | 160 152 | 320 304 | 480 456 | 640 608 | 800 760 | 960 912 | 1120 1064 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 | 160 152 |
This course is designed to give students the personal attention of a live class along with the flexibility and convenience of an online course.
All lessons are with a teacher online, with use of videos, info graphics, quizzes, audio files, podcast episodes among other e-learning materials.
Each lesson lasts 55 minutes.
Course content and schedule can be adjusted to the student's needs.
Morning: 12:00 - 12:55
Afternoon: 17:00 - 17:55
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Price at School Our price | 720 684 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2560 2432 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 | 4480 4256 | 5120 4864 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 | 640 608 |
Four one-to-one lessons every morning. The course can be adjusted according to the student´s requests and may include specific contents such as professional and cultural themes among others, some lessons can be outdoors. Ideal for students who wish to study and learn at their own pace.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
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Price at School Our price | 1080 1026 | 1920 1824 | 2880 2736 | 3840 3648 | 4800 4560 | 5760 5472 | 6720 6384 | 7680 7296 | 9600 9120 | 11520 10944 | 960 912 |
This course is ideal for professionals who don’t have much time available and need to learn as much as possible in a short period of time. Classes are held in the morning and in the afternoon and some can take place outdoors upon students’ request/wish.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
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Price at School Our price | 1440 1368 | 2560 2432 | 3840 3648 | 5120 4864 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 | 8960 8512 | 10240 9728 | 12800 12160 | 15360 14592 | 1280 1216 |
This course is ideal for professionals who don’t have much time available and need to learn as much as possible in a short period of time. Classes are held in the morning and in the afternoon and some can take place outdoors upon students’ request/wish.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:50
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Price at School Our price | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1290 1226 | 1575 1497 | 1968 1870 | 2361 2243 | 2754 2617 | 3147 2990 | 3933 3737 | 4719 4484 | 393 374 |
The surfing lessons will take place on the Praia de Matosinhos, 20 minutes to the west of the centre of Porto. 5 group lessons per week from Monday to Friday, in the afternoons, or on weekends, mornings and afternoons. The lessons are 1.5 hours long. Maximum of 6 students per instructor. Board, wetsuit, insurance and a hot shower are included in the price. The course is available all year round.
It is a combination of an Intensive course and 5 surf group lessons per week from Monday to Friday, in the afternoons, or on weekends, mornings and afternoons.
The surf lessons are 1,5 hours long and take place on the Praia de Matosinhos, 20 minutes to the west of the centre of Porto.
It is available from absolute beginner to advanced levels. Board, wetsuit, insurance and a hot shower are included in the price.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
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Price at School Our price | 398 379 | 796 757 | 1194 1135 | 1442 1370 | 1802 1712 | 2162 2054 | 2522 2396 | 2882 2738 | 3602 3422 | 4322 4106 | 360 342 |
Our Portuguese + Yoga program is a unique opportunity to combine your language lessons while discovering yoga or improving your technique.
This program includes 20 group lessons of Portuguese per week plus 3 yoga lessons per week. The yoga lessons are 1 hour each, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 13:00 to 14:00 and take place at our partner yoga school in the same building.
It is available from absolute beginner to advanced levels.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
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Price in € | 485 461 | 875 832 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Wine lessons and lecture sessions are in the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 2 hours each for one week program and 1 hour each for two week programs. The programme includes visits to local wine cellars and wine stores.
This course is designed for those who are curious and interested in learning about Portuguese wines. The program combines 20 group lessons of Portuguese per week with wine lessons/lecture sessions in the afternoons on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 2 hours each for a one-week program and 1 hour each for two two-week programs. The program includes visits to local wine cellars and wine stores.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:50
Information for all courses offered by Fast Forward Institute
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Lessons needed per Portuguese language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Fast Forward Institute
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 5Number of public PC workstations: 2Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
The riverside Ribeira district is the most alluring part of Porto, a window onto the past with shadowed lanes, dark, cobbled passages and boats lined up along the quayside (now mostly for show, advertising for tourist jaunts).
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal:
This modest, leafy park named after a long-gone 19th-century crystal palace, is home to a sports pavilion, gardens and a pond, roving peacocks and a reasonably priced self-service restaurant. But pride of the place goes to the new, high-tech Biblioteca Municipal Almeida Garrett.
* Solar do Vinho do Porto:
The finest place in Porto to drink Port is the Solar do Vinho do Porto, a posh bar with a river view terrace beside the Palácio de Cristal garden, where you'll find hundreds of varieties to choose from.
Adults - Paid activities
Estádio do Dragão: EUR 15
Palácio da Bolsa: EUR 10
Accommodation
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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay is a popular form of accommodation as it provides an opportunity to practice newly acquired language skills and allows for an insight into the Portuguese lifestyle.
Portuguese people are known for their hospitality and the host families particularly enjoy meeting people from around the world and making students feel part of the family. The host family may be a single woman, a single-parent family, a young family, a working couple or a retired couple.
Homestays may be apartments or detached houses, which are situated in a good residential area. Families selected by the school are communicative and only Portuguese is spoken. A maximum of two students with different home languages are accommodated per family.
Rooms are generally furnished with a bed, a desk with a reading light and a wardrobe.
Laundry: either at home at an extra charge or at commercial laundry services.
You are issued your own front door key. Bed linen is changed every 2 weeks.
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Student opinions about Fast Forward Institute, Porto
Questions and answers about Fast Forward Institute
- I would like to stay for 2 months with intensive classes and live in an apartment, do you know of one that is close to the school?“Fast Forward Institute only works with host families, but we can always ask them if they know of an option that you might like that is close to the school.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2022
- What is the minimum age at the school?“The minimum age at the school is 16.”Tanja, Area Manager German from Fast Forward Institute - Mar 09, 2023
- Can I use the kitchen in the host family?“The use of the kitchen is not possible for host family accommodation.”Ernesto, Director from Fast Forward Language Institute PORTUGAL - Mar 29, 2023
- I would like to book a couple of dinners with host family accommodation. Is that possible?“Yes, this option is available on request.”Ernesto, Director from Fast Forward Language Institute PORTUGAL - Mar 29, 2023
- Can I spontaneously add private lessons during my stay at the school?“We recommend that students book individual lessons in advance, but if the student prefers to add individual lessons during their stay this is possible subject to timetable and availability.”Sara, Administration from Fast Forward Institute, Porto - Jul 20, 2023
- Do I get the surf lesson plan in advance?“Information/schedule will be received on Monday. Surfing depends on the weather/waves, so it needs to be quite flexible”Ernesto, Director from Fast Forward Institute, Porto - Aug 08, 2023
FAQ about Fast Forward Institute,
- I am planning on booking this course through my school as part of the Erasmus+ Programme. I was wondering if it would be possible to do that, since I would need some documents from the school.“We are able to provide the student with all the information except the OID. We have received students for Erasmus+ before and the students produced all the necessary paperwork and we signed some of the documents, including the Commitment of the Three Parties.”Ernesto Pinho, Director from Fast Forward Language Institute PORTUGAL - Jul 01, 2021
- Is there a language course in Portugal for Brazilian Portuguese?“Yes, we do have teachers for Brazilian Portuguese. Please note that Brazilian Portuguese courses are available one-to-one format only.”Sabine Krafack, German Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Aug 17, 2021
- Is airport pickup offered by Fast Forward Institute?Yes. The school offers pickup from Francisco de Sa Carneiro Airport (50 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Fast Forward?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Fast Forward varies from 1 students (One-to-One Online) to 6 students (Group Super Intensive)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Fast Forward Institute?100% of teachers at Fast Forward Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Fast Forward Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Fast Forward Institute comes from Germany with a 18% representation, followed by students from USA (17%) and England (9%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Fast Forward Institute offers courses for which ages?Fast Forward Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.