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Semantica PortugueseLearning Portuguese with video instead of audio and books.
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The Semantica MethodMore than just samba & soccer.
Portuguese of Brazil?
+ Portuguese of Brazil?
+ Portuguese of Brazil: WHY?
Brazil has a huge, diverse and growing economy (despite current downturn)
BECAUSE
+ Brazil is still a favorite destination for…
WORK
+ And,
TRAVEL
+ And,
ESCAPE
+ But, they don’t speak your language.
< 2%
+ Brazilians want you to speak their language.
< 2% speak a foreign language.
+ It’s not the easiest language to learn
Perceived as very difficult to learn.
Lots of grammar rules.
Difficult pronunciation.
Looks like Spanish, but isn’t.
+ And, the audience has changed.
Generation X 1965-80 :
Wants structure, freedom to choose study hours.
+ And, the audience has changed.
Millennials 1981-96 :
Want guidance, aesthetically appealing content, the latest e-learning technologies.
+ The new path to fluency
Forget textbooks.
Embrace new technologies.
Present appealing, fun content that is well-structured and supported.
+ The Semantica Method ALL-VIDEO
Video is a stronger learning experience because it really stimulates the language learning center.
+ The Semantica Method
INTENSE = MEMORABLE
Uses adult and modern situations that mimic real life.
+ The Semantica Method
Pronunciation Dialog Breakdown Grammar Practice & Testing
+ Pronunciation Training
Pronunciation
+ Pronunciation Training
Phrases are repeated in slow-motion replay.
+ Dialogs
Dialog
+ Dialogs that engage
Because when it’s engaging, it’s memorable.
+ Dialogs that tell stories
Dialogs are presented as connected stories.
+ Because language is life.
Stories are BIG, often 100+ episodes.
+ The Breakdown
Language in explained in conversation called the breakdown. Breakdown
+ The Breakdown
Learners and teachers talk about the dialogs on-screen.
Things are explained as they come up, organically.
Always giving memorable examples.
+ Grammar
Grammar
+ Grammar
Grammar rules are presented in a visual, dynamic way.
+ Testing
Our tests are fun and interesting.
Testing
+ Testing
But you don’t advance unless you pass ;-)
+ Anytime, anywhere
Platform Agnostic
Built on HTML5 for all devices and browsers.
+ Self-paced community
Competition and support among peers is the best motivation.
+ Individual attention
We offer Skype lessons at all levels.
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Constantly updated contentA dynamic and changing virtual classroom.
+ Semantica in the workplace
Easy / fast setup.
Flexible pricing: we’ll make it work for you.
