Programs
ABRACE's programs are dedicated to teaching Portuguese as a Heritage Language (PHL) and are designed for children and teenagers who are exposed to Portuguese at home while growing up in multilingual and multicultural environments.
Our mission is to support families in passing on their heritage language and culture to the next generation, helping children and teens develop a genuine sense of belonging to the Brazilian community—even while living outside Brazil.
Through a dynamic, student-centered approach, our programs combine meaningful language experiences with cultural projects that encourage students to value their Brazilian heritage and embrace their multicultural identities.
Our goal is to develop and strengthen students' speaking, reading, and writing skills through engaging, authentic learning experiences.
Our programs are organized by age group:
Our monthly meetups last 1 hour and take place in a warm, welcoming environment filled with engaging activities and play. Accompanied by a parent, guardian, or caregiver who speaks Portuguese, children enjoy storytelling, music, and puppet shows while rediscovering cherished traditions and classic games that celebrate what it means to be a child in Brazil.
The Curumins program serves as a bridge between children's experience with Portuguese at home and the structured learning offered at ABRACE. It provides a welcoming environment where young learners expand their language skills, build cultural knowledge, and develop a strong sense of identity from an early age.
Our program for children and preteens provides structured learning opportunities in the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture while fostering social interaction in an immersive Portuguese as a Heritage Language (PHL) environment.
The ProJov program was created in 2018 to provide young people ages 14 to 17 with opportunities to take initiative, apply their knowledge, and connect with the Brazilian community.
This program is designed for non-native speakers who would like to learn the basics of Brazilian Portuguese.