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What makes these lessons different
Each lesson follows a clear, structured approach to help you really hear European Portuguese:
- 🎧 I read the text slowly first, so you can follow comfortably
- 🎧 Then I read it again at a more natural speed
- 📝 The full text appears on screen as you listen
All lessons feature my colour-coded listening system:
- Underlined text → stressed syllables
- 🔵Blue text → pronunciation changes
- 🔴Red text → sounds that disappear or are reduced
- 🟢Green text → words that link together in real speech
This helps you not just understand Portuguese, but notice how it actually sounds.
Choose your level
🌱 A0 Absolute Beginner
Start here if you are completely new to Portuguese or still building the basics.
🌱 A1 Beginner
Start here if you are familiar with Portuguese but are still a beginner or are still building the basics. Some of the topics in our beginner lessons may seem advanced, for example, whales, aliens, sleep studies, or the thyroid.
Don’t worry! The language is always simple, present tense, and short sentences.
The goal is to move away from cliché “classroom” and textbook examples, giving you a natural, fun way to hear and practise European Portuguese.
🌿A2 Elementary (Upper-Beginner)
For learners who understand simple Portuguese and want to build confidence.
🌳B1+ Intermediate
For more natural speech, longer texts, and real-life topics.
How to use the lessons
- Listen once without stopping
- Listen again and focus on key words
- Complete the exercises
- Check the transcript if needed
A quick tip
You don’t need to follow a strict order – choose a lesson that interests you and start there.