Author: David Domingos
Format: pdf
Number of Pages: 129
Illustrator: Studio Ghibli style AI
Publish Date: 2025
Version: 1.0
Language Level: A2 – European Portuguese as a Foreign Language
Price: 25.00
Caravela A2.2 is a European Portuguese coursebook designed for upper-elementary learners who want to communicate confidently in real-life situations, not just inside the classroom. The book follows a clear communicative philosophy, focusing on practical language with immediate applicability.
The manual is divided into 10 thematic units, covering key aspects of daily life in Portugal: free time, moving to a new city, talking about the past, family and home life, transport and mobility, health, unexpected situations, maintenance and repairs, CIPLE exam preparation, and living in Portugal. All topics are directly connected to the needs of learners who live or plan to live in the country.
Grammar is presented in a compact and accessible way, strictly as a tool to support understanding and expression. The core of the book lies in its strong emphasis on spoken interaction, with a large number of guided roleplays, realistic dialogues and communicative tasks that mirror authentic situations.
A key feature of Caravela A2.2 is its focus on listening comprehension, supported by over one hour of audio. Transcriptions and answer keys are included at the end of the book, making it suitable for both classroom use and self-study.
This manual is ideal for learners who want to move beyond theory, gain fluency, and feel comfortable interacting in Portuguese in everyday contexts.