Institut de Langue et Culture Lusophones Toulouse

The Institut de Langue et Culture Lusophones gives residents and visitors a place to learn Portuguese in Toulouse. Its European Portuguese programme for adults runs through the school year. Small groups give learners regular opportunities to speak, with an emphasis on fluency and the vocabulary of everyday situations. The institute also organises individual lessons for learners who want a different pace.

Levels and formats

The adult group course is organised around two hours of teaching a week. Beginners are grouped at A1–A2, intermediate students at B1–B2 and advanced students at C1–C2. This makes the course suitable for someone able to attend regularly over a longer period in Toulouse. The institute offers a level test for students who already speak some Portuguese. Exam preparation is listed separately, as is a module in Brazilian Portuguese. A student choosing between the two varieties can identify which one is used by the family, colleagues or community with whom they expect to speak.

The Toulouse institute

The classrooms are at 9 and 9 bis Rue du Pont Saint-Pierre. Students interested in a group should compare the day for their level with their weekly schedule, since classes at different stages meet on different days. Those who need a specific pace or a different time can explore individual tuition at the same institute.