All of our teachers are native speakers, university graduates and trained in Fast Forward’s direct approach to language teaching. We work with our own teaching methods, aimed at students’ total cultural immersion.
In Brazil, Fast Forward currently has locations in São Paulo and Maceió, each offering a unique and captivating experience in the cultural reality of the Portuguese language today.
Language lessons at Fast Forward focus on communication; beyond grammar books and written exercises, our professors include a variety of oral and listening elements with up-to-date technology to stimulate a comprehensive understanding of the Portuguese language.
Students are encouraged to interact with their classmates, their professors and the entire staff here at Fast Forward. Our professors also dedicate their creativity and time to the organization of various activities during the students' free time and weekends.
Enthusiastic and experienced host families also contribute greatly to the students' well being during their stay.
We work hard to create an intimate atmosphere both during and after class time that welcomes, inspires, challenges and responds to each individual student.
Courses
Language courses offered to international students
» Adult Vacation
» Exam Preparation Courses
» General Language
» Junior programs
» Language for Academic Purposes
» Language for Medicine
» Language for Specific Purposes (ESP)
» Language plus Business
» Language plus Cookery
» Language plus Dance
» Other
» Private classes
Exam preparation courses offered
» CELP-BRAS
Accommodations
» Host Family
» Hostel
» Hotel
Information
» Closest Airport: Guarulhos (GRU)
» Airport pick-up service? Yes
» Airport return service? Yes
» Certificates Offered? Yes
» Teacher qualifications:
100 % hold a recognized language teaching qualification
» Main nationalities of attending students at FAST FORWARD LANGUAGE INSTITUTE:
American, Dutch, Japanese, Colombian, Mexican, French, Canadian, British, German
» Extracurricular excursions offered? Yes
» Weekly activities offered? Yes
» Maximum number of students per class? 7
» Average number of students per class? 3
» Minimum age of students? 22 Years old
» Minimum required age for children/pupil courses (if offered)? 18 Years old
» Average age of students in summer? 23 Years old
» Average age of students for the rest of year? 28 Years old
» Average number of course levels offered in the summer? 6
» Average number of course levels offered for the rest of year? 6
» Language lab? No
» Library? No
» Access to a computer and to the Internet? Yes
» Cafeteria? No
Location
São Paulo
The biggest city in South America and one of the three largest in the world, São Paulo is considered one of Latin America's most important financial centers. It is the industrial center of Brazil, responsible for over 30% of Brazil's annual GNP, and headquarters to the majority of Brazilian and multinational corporations.
Strong industrial development and cultural diversity have provided São Paulo with the largest, most cultured and educated middle class in Brazil.
São Paulo can be an intimidating place, but if you like big cities, it offers the excitement and nightlife of one of the world's most dynamic. Attractions include the baroque Teatro Municipal, Niemeyer's Edifício Copan, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo (MASP) and the 16th-century Patío do Colégio.
The school is located in the upscale neighborhood of Jardins, blocks away from Paulista Avenue, Sao Paulo’s financial center.
The tree-lined streets around the school are full of restaurants, neighborhood bars and nightclubs, as well as parks, with something for everyone and easy to explore.
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Institutional Data
Address: Alameda Lorena, 684, Casa 4 - São Paulo -
Country: Brazil
Zip/Postal Code: 01424-000
Telephone: +55 11 3051 7112
Fax:
Foundation Year: 2000
Number of Centers: 2
Associations:
Languages Offered: Portuguese - Brazil
Country: Brazil
Zip/Postal Code: 01424-000
Telephone: +55 11 3051 7112
Fax:
Foundation Year: 2000
Number of Centers: 2
Associations:
Languages Offered: Portuguese - Brazil
Other Locations
Note
Group and private general language instruction, from absolute beginner to advanced levels.
Portuguese Language exam prep courses
Unique Medical Internships combining Portuguese instruction with seminars and observation in Plastic Surgery or Tropical Diseases
Paid Internships anywhere in Brazil for up to 12 months
Volunteer programs
Portuguese Language exam prep courses
Unique Medical Internships combining Portuguese instruction with seminars and observation in Plastic Surgery or Tropical Diseases
Paid Internships anywhere in Brazil for up to 12 months
Volunteer programs
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