Timor-Leste Primary School Curriculum - Portuguese (Oral)

Introduction of Portuguese:

Portuguese is introduced orally in the first cycle of basic education (grades 1-3), alongside Tetum, which serves as the primary language for literacy (reading and writing). The aim is to develop oral proficiency in Portuguese before it becomes a subject of formal study in later grades. This approach is part of the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) policy, which aims to improve learning outcomes by initially utilizing the students' native languages.

Oral Activities:

While specific examples of classroom activities remain unavailable, the available information suggests that oral Portuguese is introduced through various engaging activities, including:

• Songs
• Storytelling
• Theatre
• Dance

These activities aim to provide an immersive and interactive learning experience, fostering familiarity with the sounds and rhythms of the Portuguese language.