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Portuguese for Beginners
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Portuguese for Beginners

Covering both Brazilian and European Portuguese, this guide explains the sounds, spelling and basic grammar of the language in a clear, gradual way. You will learn greetings, everyday vocabulary, the present tense and common expressions, building the ability to read short texts and write simple sentences for travel, work and daily situations.

Levels
4
Starting from
185 credits
Category
Language Learning
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About this study guide

Portuguese is spoken on several continents, and the two main varieties, Brazilian and European, differ in pronunciation and some vocabulary while sharing the same grammar. This study guide explains those differences whenever they matter, so you can follow whichever variety interests you most without confusion.

The opening part deals with pronunciation and spelling, including nasal vowels, accents and the sounds that change depending on region. After that, the material covers articles and gender, plural forms, the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, the uses of ser, estar and ficar, and the contractions formed with prepositions. Vocabulary for introductions, food, travel, work and the home is set out with example sentences showing natural usage.

Organised in four levels, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert, these learning materials let you strengthen the basics before moving on to more demanding structures.
Each level is unlocked separately

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01
Level 1

Beginner

185 credits

What this level includes

  • Covered in this level

    Covers pronunciation and spelling, including nasal vowels, accents and regional sound differences, along with greetings, numbers and everyday vocabulary. Grammar introduces gender and articles, regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs, the present tense of ser, estar and ter, and simple questions.

  • Suited to

    This level suits readers new to Portuguese, whether drawn to Brazil, Portugal or another Portuguese-speaking country. It works well for anyone who wants clear explanations of sounds and spelling, with notes on both main varieties so they can follow the one that interests them.

  • What you will be able to apply

    You will be able to introduce yourself, describe your home and family and ask simple questions in Portuguese. You should also feel ready to read short texts and to recognise the key differences between Brazilian and European pronunciation.

02
Level 2

Intermediate

385 credits

What this level includes

  • Covered in this level

    This stage explains the pretérito perfeito and imperfeito, the future with ir, reflexive verbs, object pronouns and their different placement in Brazil and Portugal, and contractions such as no and da. Vocabulary covers travel, food, work and health.

  • Suited to

    Aimed at readers who already know the Portuguese present tense and basic vocabulary and want to talk about the past, the future and everyday situations. It suits those planning travel or regular contact with Portuguese speakers at work or in their personal lives.

  • What you will be able to apply

    After this level you should be able to recount past events, make plans and handle common exchanges in cafés, shops and hotels. You will be able to read short articles and write connected paragraphs in your chosen variety of Portuguese.

03
Level 3

Advanced

685 credits

What this level includes

  • Covered in this level

    The material covers the present, imperfect and future subjunctive, the personal infinitive that is so characteristic of Portuguese, conditional sentences, compound tenses, and relative pronouns such as cujo and o qual. It also compares formal and informal forms of address across both varieties.

  • Suited to

    Designed for readers with a secure grasp of everyday Portuguese who want to express nuance, opinion and hypothesis. It suits those who read Portuguese texts with moderate effort and want their own writing to become more accurate and varied.

  • What you will be able to apply

    You will be able to express wishes, doubts and hypotheses, use the personal infinitive correctly and write structured texts such as formal emails or short reports. You should feel ready to follow most articles on familiar topics.

04
Level 4

Expert

985 credits

What this level includes

  • Covered in this level

    Explores idiomatic expressions, colloquial and formal registers, detailed differences in vocabulary and grammar between Brazil and Portugal, the literary pluperfect and mesoclisis, and stylistic devices in essays and fiction. Selected extracts illustrate tone and rhythm in both varieties.

  • Suited to

    The deepest stage, for confident users of Portuguese who want refinement and a personal voice. It suits readers who enjoy Lusophone literature or music, work with Portuguese texts, or want to move easily between Brazilian and European usage.

  • What you will be able to apply

    You should feel ready to adapt your Portuguese to different audiences and regions, use idioms naturally and read demanding texts closely. You will be able to write polished pieces that show careful word choice and a considered style.

Levels are unlocked with credits from your balance. You can add more credits at any time.