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Whether you want to learn European or Brazilian Portuguese, Preply makes it easy to find a way to get you talking. Study with the help of our free Portuguese lessons, set your fluency goal, track your progress and schedule private lessons — all within our online learning platform. Start learning now with a private Portuguese tutor or follow Portuguese classes online

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How to learn Portuguese online

One of the first steps in learning Portuguese online is building your vocabulary and understanding some basic grammar rules. Many apps and sites can teach you new Portuguese words and give you practice with grammar. If you prefer a lot of audio or video, or detailed explanations, find online resources that match your learning style and practice as often as possible. To truly become fluent, you’ll need to combine your vocabulary and grammar knowledge with frequent speaking practice. A Portuguese tutor on Preply can help you master speaking skills and improve your grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and listening skills. 

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Learn to speak Portuguese fluently

If you want to learn to speak Portuguese fluently, it’s essential to talk regularly with a conversation partner who can coach you on pronunciation, grammar, and word choice. Also, the more often you speak, the better your Portuguese listening will become, so you’ll feel more comfortable in real conversations. With a Preply tutor, you can discuss the real-life topics you enjoy the most. This will keep your interest high and make learning more fun. Your tutor’s feedback and advice can help you improve your Portuguese accent and use words and grammar in the same way native speakers do. Plus, your tutor can give you personalized homework and design a study plan. This extra work will help you reach fluency more quickly.

Study Portuguese grammar

Even though Portuguese grammar is similar to other Romance languages like Spanish, Italian, and French, it still has its own unique rules. For instance, Portuguese nouns have a masculine or feminine gender, and words like pequeno (small) must match the nouns they describe. This is also true of the Portuguese words for “the” and “a.” Grammar rules such as these are essential to speaking Portuguese well, but simply memorizing the rules will not teach you how to use them in conversation or writing. You need to practice them in many different contexts. Studying with an experienced tutor is one of the most effective ways to understand Portuguese grammar fully. Having real conversations with a native speaker allows you to put the theory of grammar into practice. Through practicing conversation with your tutor, you can master the basics of Portuguese grammar and speak Portuguese with greater confidence.

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Learn Portuguese for beginners

As a beginning Portuguese learner, you’ll start with simple words and phrases. You’ll learn how to say “hello,” how to introduce yourself, and how to ask basic questions. Through live conversations, you can get used to the sounds of the language, including nasal vowels like the ã in common words like pão (bread) and não (no), and the “soft c” sound written as “ç” in words like almoço (lunch) and açúcar (sugar). By working with a tutor early in your studies, you’ll have many chances to practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing. You can also get feedback on your pronunciation and phrasing. Your tutor can give you valuable insights, help you avoid common mistakes, and build your confidence as a Portuguese speaker.

What our Portuguese students say

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4.9

Aug 3, 2022

she is extremely knowledgeable in both portuguese and english, she helps you learn fast and can adapt very well to your strengths and weaknesses

Dan

4.9

Aug 3, 2022

I have been really impressed by Rafaela's teaching. She is smart, energetic, encouraging and clearly has a huge amount of experience in teaching languages. You could not do better! Dan, UK

Adriana

4.9

Aug 3, 2022

Karina is an excellent teacher. Thanks to her I’m refreshing my Portuguese bit by bit. I deeply recommend her!!!

David

4.9

Aug 3, 2022

Sarah is a great teacher of portuguese. Very encouraging, and makes learning easy. Recommend her to all.

Marcus

4.9

Aug 16, 2022

I like working with Henrique. He is very good at accommodating the language level of which he is teaching. He makes you comfortable with learning and and is very encouraging. I feel i'm learning already and will continue my lessons with him until I am proficient.

The secret to learning Portuguese

To learn Portuguese at home online, look for apps and websites that will help you strengthen all of your language skills so you get a well-rounded learning experience. You can stream Portuguese videos, music, movies, podcasts, and television programs to sharpen your listening skills. To get reading practice, look for short texts in Portuguese. To practice speaking, find a Preply tutor that you like and fits your preferred study times. When you work with a tutor, you’ll get consistent conversation practice to improve your level without leaving your home. You can also find expert tips in Preply’s blog or ask a direct question to a Portuguese tutor in the Q&A section of the website.
95% of Portuguese speakers live outside of Portugal, and Portuguese is among the top ten most-spoken languages globally. This means that there are plenty of free online resources for studying Portuguese. Because Portuguese is so widely spoken, you can find thousands of free videos, texts, lessons, exercises, and podcasts for learning the language — especially if you want to practice listening and reading. However, finding free Portuguese speaking and writing practice can be more difficult.
Preply is the best site to learn Portuguese online because it provides personalized lessons tailored to your goals. Whether you want to travel to a Portuguese-speaking country, prepare for a Portuguese language certification, do business in Portuguese, or just speak with family and friends. Preply can help you develop all areas of Portuguese, but most importantly, it will help you speak. Preply has hundreds of experienced Portuguese tutors from around the world. This makes it easier to find a reliable tutor at an affordable price.