ONLINE PORTUGUESE LESSONS
Did you know that almost 250 million people speak Portuguese in the world and that most of them are based in Brazil and Portugal? If you plan to enter these markets professionally, intent to relocate, or simply want to sing along to axé or samba music while understanding the meaning of the lyrics, learning Portuguese is a smart decision. Contact us at Listen & Learn and we will prepare an online course just for you!
What you will learn with us
Our native-speaking tutors will design tailor-made online lessons that suit your needs and requirements, so you can start studying Portuguese regardless of your age, location or level. For instance, absolute beginners can start by learning basic phrases and expressions, like greetings (olá, oi, bom dia), requests (alguem podería...?) or saying thank you (obrigada/o). You will also learn more about the grammar of the language, such as the inflection of nouns for gender and number. Once you advance to the higher levels, you’ll continue with a personalised programme that we will adapt to your preferences.
More reasons to learn Portuguese
And if you’re still undecided, consider that Portuguese is a Romance language that descends from Latin. As such, it’s a linguistic sister to French, Spanish, Italian, and Romanian, making them much easier to acquire once you’re proficient in Portuguese!
Why take online Portuguese lessons?
- Fun, motivational & flexible lessons. Your tutor will include interactive materials, like games, TV series, film clips and songs, so you never get bored! Plus, as nobody has to commute to take the class, you can reschedule with just one business day’s notice.
- Individual or group sessions available. You can decide if you prefer to study alone or in small groups with up to 8 co-workers, friends or family members.
- Professional support. Our IT agents are here in case you need help to download, run, and test Skype (or other software) for your online Portuguese lessons.
These are completely free and will take no more than 15 minutes
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portuguese Songs
Sozinho- Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso is a prolific Brazilian artist that produced jewels like Sozinho. This is a great song for beginner and intermediate-level students of Portuguese looking to increase their vocabulary and improve their listening comprehension while listening to beautiful, catchy songs. Sozinho (in English, Alone) talks about being alone but not lonely and urges listeners to take advantage of the time you have available to get to know yourself better, so it has a great message. Plus, you’ll pick up some words related to moments of the day like noite (the night), de manha (in the morning) or meio dia (noon). Listen to the song here!portuguese Songs
Mas que Nada- Jorge Ben Jor
Jorge Ben Jor’s top hit is Mas que nada, a great song that is useful to practise your Portuguese skills and learn new vocabulary in context. Beginners will certainly benefit from this song because it’s sung using the present simple tense and doesn’t use complicated structures. Also, you can pick up some very common expressions, like tudo legal (everything is OK) or bom dia (good day). This song will also help you improve your pronunciation, as the singer has a clear accent and sings relatively slowly, allowing you to mimic the sounds easily as you sing along! Sing along to this romantic song!Aquarela- Toquinho
Toquinho is a bossa nova and pop composer from Sao Paulo, Brazil, who produced great music, like Aquarela, a song to put your Portuguese into practice. The song speaks about the poetic persona’s childhood, who remembers beautiful moments he spent with this family. So, it’s a great track to learn the colours, like yellow (amarelo), red (vermelho), blue (azul) and green (verde). The pace is slow and it has a catchy rhythm, so you will not only learn the language, but also you’ll brighten your day! Listen to the song here!portuguese Youtube Channels
Virgínia Fonseca
Are you looking to improve your European Portuguese skills and take your pronunciation to the next level? Then, Virgínia Fonseca’s channel might be a good option for you. She records vlogs about lifestyle and travel, so you will get to see a lot of beautiful places in Portugal while you learn more about their culture and traditions. For example, her most popular video is called “My first airplane trip” (primera viagem de aviao), where you can learn how to name different parts of the plane, luggage (malas) and the trip itself (a viagem), as well as other expressions that are useful for travelling! Subscribe to the channel here!portuguese Youtube Channels
Rezende Evil
If you are looking to have a good laugh and improve your Portuguese at the same time, then Rezende Evil is the channel for you. The content is related to TV shows, movies, and celebrities popular in Portugal today, so in addition to studying the language, you will learn more about the culture. For example, you will find commentaries about La Casa de Papel (Money Heist), a Spanish series that became famous in Portugal. Most of the videos are captioned and include little to no slang, so you can subscribe to this channel whatever your level, even if you are a beginner. Subscribe to the channel here!Hello Rusty
If you are a beginner or intermediate-level student of Brazilian Portuguese looking for real-life, motivating materials to improve your language skills, you should subscribe to Hello Rusty’s YouTube channel. The owner is a Brazilian teacher with years of experience teaching Portuguese to English speakers and she provides invaluable tips about how to improve in a painless way. Browse through the playlists and you will find videos related to grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and other crucial aspects of Portuguese. You will also learn some other skills while acquiring the language, such as how to make a delicious feijoada or brigadeiro. Subscribe to the channel here!portuguese News
Jornal do Brasil
If you would like to know what is going on in Brazil while improving your language ability, Jornal do Brasil is a great resource for Portuguese students. This website is updated every 5 minutes and features news about Brazil and South America, categorising the articles into different topics (politics, economy, international affairs, art, sports, etc) for easy navigation. If you are an advanced-level student of Portuguese, you will surely enjoy the opinion (opiniao) section, where you can find long-form articles by journalists and professionals analysing any and all events. These articles are usually accompanied by videos, so you can put your listening skills into practice, too. Click here to learn more.portuguese News
RTP Notícias
Take advantage of online resources and keep up with the news in Portugal while you improve your reading and listening skills and learn new vocabulary. For example, you can tune into RTP Notícias, a free website that streams the Portuguese news all day long. The presenters speak in a clear, articulated manner, so intermediate and advanced learners who are already used to the Portuguese pronunciation and cadence will not have any problem understanding what they are saying. And if you decide to watch previously broadcasted news, you can turn on captions, which is great for beginner students who need some support. Click here to learn more.Folha de Sao Paulo
If you are looking to hear the news in Brazilian Portuguese and put your listening skills into practice, Folha de Sao Paulo is a great website. It has hundreds of news articles about politics, economy, and other aspects of Brazilian society, although it is more suitable for advanced students. The articles are long (typically, more than 600 words) and feature an in-depth analysis of what is going on in this giant South American country. The only downside is that there is a paywall, meaning you can only access 2-3 articles per day for free. Click here to learn more.ENGAGING. CONVENIENT. PERSONALISED.
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