If you’re starting from zero, or Portuguese still feels very difficult, you’re in the right place.
These lessons help you understand real spoken Portuguese through short stories, listening, and clear, slow language. You don’t need to understand everything. Just listen, follow along, and let your brain get used to the language step by step.
🚧 NOTE: I’m currently creating a structured, step-by-step beginner course. For now, you can explore the lessons below in any order that feels comfortable. If one feels hard, try another and come back later – that’s part of the learning!
👉 New here? Start with your very first lesson: Start speaking Portuguese Today!
Or explore all beginner lessons below
How are the lessons different from the stories?
The lessons teach you new words and sentences step-by-step. The stories then show those same words and sentences being used in real-life situations, so you can understand them more naturally.
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Start Portuguese from Zero – Free
This section is where the journey begins, and we start laying down foundations. Currently, this section has 14 lessons. More to be added.
A0 Portuguese Stories – Free
This section contains stories that apply what was acquired in the A0 Comprehensible Input Lessons. More stories to be added.
🧰 Need quick phrases?
If you want to see common everyday phrases right away – for things like greetings, asking questions, talking about time, family, or food – you can browse our How to Say Things in Portuguese phrase guide.
Beginner (A1)
Move on to this section if the previous section feels too easy.
A1 Portuguese Lessons
This section is where the A1 path starts, and currently has 1 lesson. More to be added at a future date.
A1 Portuguese Stories
This section contains stories that apply what was acquired in the A1 Comprehensible Input Lessons. More stories to be added.
🎧🌱 A0 / A1 Listening Practice
Want to focus purely on listening? 🎧
These audio lessons are designed for listening immersion, helping you hear Portuguese clearly without following a story.
Other Beginner Lessons
This section contains standalone lessons that are not part of any particular sequence. They are appropriate for laying the foundational language for the beginner A0/A1 level.
✍️ Want Extra Practice?
Some lessons include optional worksheets, guided exercises, or interactive activities available through my Patreon membership. Click below for more info and examples of what’s included in a membership.
This practice is optional; you can still make excellent progress with the free lessons alone.