Learn European Portuguese for free as an absolute beginner. This page is your structured starting point if you’re beginning from zero (A0 level). You’ll find clear, step-by-step, comprehensible input lessons designed to help you understand real European Portuguese naturally – without grammar overload. Start with introductions, then build confidence with family vocabulary, everyday verbs, and simple sentence patterns.
These free beginner Portuguese lessons are ideal if you want to train your ear, improve pronunciation, and start forming real sentences from day one.
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How These Free European Portuguese Lessons Work
Each lesson builds naturally from the previous one using comprehensible input. That means you’ll hear and see Portuguese used in context, with repetition and clear pronunciation, so you can understand before you analyse.
We begin with introductions and personal information, then move gradually into family vocabulary, professions, and essential everyday verbs like ter, ir, gostar, querer, ser, and estar.
Contents:
Getting Started
What You’ll Be Able to Say After These Lessons
- Introduce yourself and ask someone’s name
- Say your age and ask about others
- Talk about your family in Portuguese
- Describe professions and workplaces
- Use essential verbs like “I have”, “I go”, “I like”, and “I want”
- Understand the difference between ser and estar
Start Speaking European Portuguese Today (Absolute Beginner Lesson 1)
You’ll learn how to introduce yourself and others in Portuguese. You’ll be able to ask and answer basic questions about names.
How to Say Your Age in Portuguese (Beginner Phrases)
In this video, we’re expanding on what you’ve learned about introductions by adding a new essential: talking about age.
Describing People in Portuguese (Beginner Vocabulary)
In this lesson, we’ll quickly review the topics covered in lessons 1 and 2.
Family Members in Portuguese (Essential Beginner Vocabulary)
In this lesson, we’ll introduce you to some immediate family vocabulary in Portuguese – perfect for those just starting.
Talking About Your Family in Portuguese (Easy Sentences for Beginners)
In this lesson, we’ll expand on family vocabulary and talk about ages, perfect for beginners diving deeper into Portuguese.
Extended Family in Portuguese (Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & More)
In this lesson, we’ll introduce you to more family vocabulary and show you how to talk about extended family relationships in Portuguese.
Jobs and Workplaces in Portuguese (Beginner Vocabulary)
This lesson introduces you to key vocabulary about professions & workplaces in Portuguese, helping you talk about jobs and where people work.
Your First Everyday Verbs
How to Say “I Have” in Portuguese (Beginner Verb Lesson)
In this lesson, we’re looking at how to say “have” in Portuguese. More specifically, “I have”, “you have”, and “he/she has”.
How to Say “I Go” in Portuguese (Beginner Travel Phrases Video)
In this lesson, we’re looking at how to say “go” in Portuguese. More specifically, “I go”, “you go”, and “he/she goes”.
How to Say “I Like” in Portuguese (Beginner Conversation Video)
In this lesson, we’re looking at how to say “like” in Portuguese. More specifically, “I like”, “you like” and “he/she likes”.
How to Say “I Want” in Portuguese (Essential Beginner Phrases)
In this lesson, we’re looking at how to say “want” in Portuguese. More specifically, “I want”, “you want” and “he/she wants”.
How to Use “Estar” in Portuguese (How or Where Someone/Thing Is)
Portuguese has two main verbs that express “to be”. They are ser and estar. In this lesson, we’re looking at estar and how to say “I am”, “you are”, and “he/she is”.
How to Use “Ser” in Portuguese (Who or What Someone/Thing Is)
Portuguese has two main verbs that express “to be”. They are ser and estar. This lesson will help you confidently describe what you or others are in simple sentences (occupation). We are learning how to say: “I am”, “you are”, and he/she is”.
How to Say “There Is” and “There Are” in Portuguese (Há)
In this lesson, we introduce a very special verb that we use to express “there is” or “there are” in Portuguese.
Prepositions of Movement for Beginners
In this section, you will find short, bite-sized introduction lessons to prepositions of movement in Portuguese.
Prepositions are one of the trickiest parts of learning a foreign language. Even when they seem to translate directly, they don’t always work the same way — which is why it’s better to learn them through context.
EM vs A – Basic Movement & Location
Beginners often mix EM vs A – Basic Movement in Portuguese. Learn when to say “Estou em casa” vs “Vou a Tavira” with João & Miguel!
How to Use NO and NA in Portuguese
Learn how to use NO and NA in European Portuguese with this guide for absolute beginners (EM + Articles Made Simple A0)
How to Use AO and À in Portuguese
How to Use AO and À in European Portuguese for Absolute beginners. Let’s learn this with simple easy examples.
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