Português para Iniciantes

Discover the beautiful and melodic Portuguese language with this personal introduction course designed specifically for you. You'll start by mastering Portuguese's musical pronunciation, including the unique nasal sounds (ã, õ) that give Portuguese its distinctive flow, the soft 'lh' and 'nh' sounds, and learn why Portuguese sounds like Spanish spoken with a French accent. Through five comprehensive lessons, you'll master essential greetings, the incredibly useful verbs 'ser' and 'estar' (both meaning 'to be'), plus 'ter' which Portuguese uses creatively where other languages use 'to have'. You'll understand the two main varieties - Brazilian and European Portuguese - and learn patterns that work for both. You'll build confidence with articles that match nouns predictably, verb conjugations that follow clear patterns, and discover how Portuguese creates warmth through diminutives and affectionate expressions.

The course teaches you practical connecting words and story expressions that appear in every Portuguese text, from Brazilian novels to Portuguese newspapers. You'll learn the rhythm of Portuguese sentences, how questions are formed with simple intonation changes, and essential phrases used by 260 million speakers across four continents. You'll discover why Portuguese shares thousands of words with Spanish while sounding completely different, making it easier if you know Spanish but unique enough to be its own adventure. By the end, you'll have mastered the 100 most essential Portuguese words that make up 50% of any text, plus gained proven strategies to navigate Portuguese's contractions and understand your first Portuguese story. With clear examples, guides to both Brazilian and European variations, and a practice story to test your skills, you'll be reading Portuguese with confidence in no time!