introduction

Bee’s Knees Portuguese mini-courses are designed for Portuguese speakers living abroad who want to help their loved ones learn Portuguese off-screen, in a fun and meaningful way. Lusophones take on the role of facilitator — guiding each mini-course activity, sharing personal stories, and connecting others to the Portuguese language and culture of their home country (Brazil, Portugal, etc.).

The facilitator can also modify activities according to the users’ location and abilities. There is no set language level for Bee’s Knees Portuguese mini-courses. With a facilitator, everyone will learn at their own pace. The facilitator can assist beginners with basic activities or extend activities for intermediate learners. The main objective is to work together to learn Portuguese. Although Bee’s Knees Portuguese mini-courses are for everyone, most activities would suit ages 6+.

Bee’s Knees Portuguese mini-courses are designed to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Portuguese.

There is no sequential order to the Bee’s Knees Portuguese mini-courses. Each mini-course is created individually. Bee’s Knees Portuguese recommends selecting mini-courses based on the topics that interest you the most.

getting started

Visit the SHOP MINI-COURSES page on the Bee’s Knees Portuguese website and add your chosen mini-course to the cart.

After purchase, you’ll receive a download link via email. Download the mini-course and save it to your preferred device or a USB stick.
Keep in mind: Bee’s Knees mini-courses are designed to be printed out and used in paper format.

Note: The download link expires 24 hours after purchase. If your link expires, don’t worry — a new link will be automatically sent to the email address used during checkout.

Before You Begin

The facilitator (Portuguese speaker) should read through the full mini-course before beginning any activities. This helps you prepare, spark ideas related to the theme, and plan sessions in a way that works best for your family or group.

You don’t need to complete the mini-course all at once!
Many facilitators choose to run one activity per week, on weekends, or during school holidays — whatever fits your rhythm. Activities can be repeated as often as you like for extra fun and reinforcement.

Features and Functions:

• Flashcards: Each mini-course includes a set of flashcards. If printed in black and white, they can be coloured in with pencils. Cut along the lines and keep the flashcards with words in one pile or sealed bag, and the flashcards with pictures in another. The mini-guide provides suggestions on how to use the flashcards, but their potential applications are limitless. Continue using them throughout the mini-course and beyond until students are familiar with the vocabulary.

• Portuguese – English Reference Sheet: This sheet contains a table of the flashcard vocabulary words for everyone’s reference.

• Music Break: Bee’s Knees Portuguese recommends listening to Brazilian songs relevant to the mini-course topic. It’s a great opportunity to explore Brazilian music and try to identify vocabulary from the mini-course within the songs. If it is difficult to understand the lyrics while listening to the song, try searching for the written lyrics online. This will allow your facilitator to highlight the words you've learned in the current mini-course.

Troubleshooting:

• Bee’s Knees Portuguese mini-courses do not include a set of answers as they are intended to be completed with a Portuguese-speaking facilitator who can assist students with the activities.

• If you encounter difficulties with the download link for your purchases, please contact Bee’s Knees Portuguese via the contact page on this website.

• Before printing a Bee’s Knees Portuguese mini-course, use the print preview to ensure all contents are visible on the pages, or select ‘fit to scale’ when printing.