Portuguese for Communication I
LIPO-40000
With a heavy focus on oral communication, beginner students can immerse themselves in the sounds and rhythms of Brazilian Portuguese. Verbs ending in AR as well as some cases of the use SER and ESTAR will be covered. You will also practice describing yourself as well as a variety of other topics. Correct pronunciation and the use of basic, common phrases are emphasized. Textbook preliminary chapter and chapters 1 and 2 are covered.
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Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/29/2026
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 7/1/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 7/8/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 7/15/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 7/22/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 7/29/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 8/5/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 8/12/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
| 8/19/2026 | Wed | 6:15 p.m. | 9:15 p.m. |
Instructor:
Solimar Hillier, M.A. (University of San Diego)
A native of Brazil with over ten years of experience teaching Portuguese
Solimar Hillier teaches Portuguese for Communication I, II, III, IV, and V. She has an M.A. in Education with Specialization in TESOL from the University of San Diego and a B.A. in language and literature (Portuguese/English). She is a native of Brazil with over ten years of experience teaching Portuguese.
