Modern Foreign Languages
Portuguese is an absolutely crucial subject at BSB and is considered part of our Core Curriculum.
Our intention is for all pupils who study at BSB for a number of years to achieve confidence and fluency in oral and written form.
Native Speaking Students are fully accommodated by regular Portuguese language and Brazilian culture lessons with a view of achieving success in formal examinations and the ability to enter Brazilian University courses if so desired.
The study of Portuguese at BSB includes:
In addition to Portuguese, pupils can enjoy exposure to additional languages such as Spanish, French and Chinese as part of our Extended Curriculum in Years 7, 8 and 9.
Additional languages may be added to the IGCSE programme if there is sufficient demand from BSB families.
Our intention is for all pupils who study at BSB for a number of years to achieve confidence and fluency in oral and written form.
Native Speaking Students are fully accommodated by regular Portuguese language and Brazilian culture lessons with a view of achieving success in formal examinations and the ability to enter Brazilian University courses if so desired.
The study of Portuguese at BSB includes:
- the spoken and written forms of the target language
- the interrelationship between sounds and writing in the target language
- the grammar of the target language and how to apply it
- a range of vocabulary and structures
- Cultural studies
In addition to Portuguese, pupils can enjoy exposure to additional languages such as Spanish, French and Chinese as part of our Extended Curriculum in Years 7, 8 and 9.
Additional languages may be added to the IGCSE programme if there is sufficient demand from BSB families.