Intermediate B1

This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the B1 level.

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My suggestion* for these two weeks is to focus on:

  • perfeito vs. imperfeito / subjunctive mood intro
  • reading and listening comprehension
  • conversation

*There's always room to adjust the course according to the group's preferences:

After this course, you'll have come closer to the B1 level and have the tools and strategies to get there and beyond.

Not sure if you should enroll in the A2 or B1 course?

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Clean Slate A0

Geared toward Absolute Beginners, this course gives you a solid start and foundation to build upon.

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This is an introductory course to the Portuguese language as spoken in Portugal. Throughout the course, we will focus on the Portuguese sound system and basic Portuguese grammar.

You will also learn how to introduce yourself and day-to-day, useful phrases. Finally, we will discuss learning resources and strategies to support your learning journey.

After the course, you will have a basic understanding of European Portuguese pronunciation and grammar. You will also be capable of engaging in simple, short oral interactions. Last but not least, you will be aware of a variety of learning resources and strategies to help you succeed at learning the language.

Portuguese short story for beginners - de maos dadas - Portuguesepedia
Easy Reads for Portuguese Lanugage Learners - Entre a Felicidade e a Tristeza - by Portuguesepedia

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Beginners A2

This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the A2 level.

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My suggestion* for these two weeks is to focus on:

  • prepositions
  • past tense: perfeito vs. imperfeito
  • listening comprehension and conversation

*There's always room to adjust the course according to the group's preferences:

After this course, you'll have come closer to the A2 level and have the tools and strategies to get there and beyond.

Not sure if you should enroll in the A2 or B1 course?

Take this placement test

Beginners A1

This intensive course is for language learners striving toward the A1 level.

If you have just started your learning journey, you may find this course too challenging. Consider enrolling for the Clean Slate A0 instead (if available).

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This is an all-round course, meaning that we’ll work on all aspects of language learning (at the A1 level):

  • pronunciation
  • listening comprehension
  • reading comprehension
  • conversation
  • grammar

After this course, you'll have come closer to the A1 level and have the tools and strategies to get there and beyond.

Not sure if you should enroll in the A1 or A2 course?

Take this placement test

There are plenty of interesting options for our accommodation. It will most likely be a countryside house near Tavira.

I haven't booked it yet because I want to get a better idea of the group's composition (how many couples/singles) and your preferences before I do so. That will for instance help me understand how big a house we might need.

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With over 260 million speakers globally, Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in the world.

Whether you’re planning a trip to Portugal or any other Portuguese-speaking country – or you’re simply interested in learning a new language – plenty of online courses are available to help you achieve your language learning goals. 

In this post, I will specifically highlight 3 European Portuguese online courses for beginners that are well worth your money (one-off fee).

All-round Beginners

All-round Beginners A1 is a well-structured modular course designed to prevent you from ever feeling at a loss during that critical early stage of your learning journey.

With this online course, you’ll lay a solid foundation at the A1 level* on which you can build toward a more advanced level. You can either buy each module separately or opt for the discount bundle. 

Learn more about All-round Beginners A1.

*A1 is one of 6 levels of language proficiency according to CEFR’s scale. Learn more about CEFR levels.

Portuguese Sounds

Portuguese Sounds is an in-depth course in European Portuguese pronunciation. 

The course is suitable for anyone – beginners and more advanced learners –  acknowledging how vital pronunciation is for language learning. It will beyond doubt help you improve your pronunciation and overcome insecurity when speaking.

Learn more about Portuguese Sounds.

Mia Esmeriz Academy

Mia Esmeriz Academy provides you with several courses suitable for different levels – from absolute beginner to upper-intermediate. You can either buy them separately or in bundles. These are comprehensive and well-rounded courses.

Learn more about Mia Esmeriz Academy.


In this post, I’ve listed 3 online courses in European Portuguese for beginners that are well worth your money. To learn more about other learning resources and tools for Portuguese language learners, read this one: Learn Portuguese Online – Best Resources for Beginners and Beyond.

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