Eight short lessons take you from your very first sounds to simple, real conversations. Each one takes about 15–20 minutes. Go in order, say every word out loud, and try the practice at the end before moving on.
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- Lesson 1 · 20 minPronunciation and the AlphabetThe alphabet, the key sounds of Brazilian Portuguese, and how to read any word out loud.
- Lesson 2 · 15 minGreetings and IntroductionsSay hello and goodbye, introduce yourself, and be polite with the phrases you’ll use every single day.
- Lesson 3 · 15 minNumbersCount from 0 to 1,000, give your age and phone number, and understand prices.
- Lesson 4 · 15 minDays, Months and TimeName the days and months, talk about today and tomorrow, and tell the time.
- Lesson 5 · 20 minEssential VerbsThe four verbs in almost every sentence: to be (two ways!), to have and to go.
- Lesson 6 · 20 minFood and OrderingOrder food and drinks, ask for the bill, and discover what Brazilians love to eat.
- Lesson 7 · 15 minGetting AroundAsk for directions, understand the answers, and get around by bus, metro and taxi.
- Lesson 8 · 20 minFamily and Describing PeopleTalk about your family, say who’s who, and describe what people look like and what they’re like.
How to get the most out of each lesson
- Listen, then repeat. Tap 🔊 next to a word, then say it out loud two or three times.
- Little and often. One lesson a day beats a long session once a week.
- Look back before you move on. Before starting a new lesson, reread the words from the last one.