The 3-volume course 'Novo Avenida Brasil' is oriented towards the learning objectives of the Common European Framework and puts the main emphasis on life skills. The course has a clear unit structure, the introductory pages of the units, introducing the prevailing subject, give a good overview of the learning objectives. The text - and workbooks have 6 units each and one repetition unit.

'Novo Avenida Brasil' gives language and intercultural skills, that are important for living in Brasil. Within a short space of time, learners are enabled to use the Portuguese language actively and independently. Thanks to its subjects the first volume is suitable also for tourist courses.