Portuguese for Beginners
An easy way to start learning basic Portuguese grammar and vocabulary with the help of a Portuguese teacher.
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Learn Portuguese
The easiest way to learn the Portuguese language
Learn Portuguese with professional teachers or native speakers by booking 1-on-1 customized Portuguese lessons
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The fastest way to learn Portuguese
*Average hours required to reach language proficiency equivalent to a college semester of language study (48 hours on Avg.).
How long does it take to learn Portuguese?
How long to learn Portuguese depends on many factors, such as your language learning experience, the time you invest in learning Portuguese, your learning method, your motivation, etc. According to the estimation of FSI (The U.S. Foreign Service Institute), you need to spend 576-600 hours learning Portuguese for English speakers. It takes you much more time (about 2000 hours) to speak and write Portuguese fluently.
What is the best way to learn Portuguese?
There are different methods to learn the language, but learning Portuguese with a private teacher is probably the most effective way. Hiring an online Portuguese teacher on italki will make a big difference compared to traditional language courses and most learning methods. The support and guidance of a private Portuguese teacher will give you the best result in a reasonable time.
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See allAdvantages of learning Portuguese on italki
There are many advantages of learning Portuguese with a private teacher on italki, compared to enrolling in online language courses:
Your Portuguese teacher will create a tailor-made study plan according to your needs and learning objectives.- They will alter their teaching style at your pace and comfort level. The online lessons are extremely flexible. You can ask your teacher to vary the teaching plan anytime.
- By having Portuguese lessons with native speakers or professional teachers, you can practice Portuguese conversation. Your teacher gives you more practical knowledge of the Portuguese language.
- Your Portuguese tutor will encourage you to study the language and help you gain confidence in the language.
- Different from traditional group lessons, you can search for your favorite Portuguese instructors from more than 700 teachers all over the world easily.
Why learn Portuguese?
The Portuguese language is a broadly spoken language with over 280 million speakers worldwide. It is the official language of 10 nations, including Brazil, Portugal, and Angola. Portuguese has its origin in Latin and is closely related to modern Spanish. This fact makes learning Portuguese all the more impressive.
There are many good reasons for you to learn Portuguese.
There are many good reasons for you to learn Portuguese.
Brazil is one of the world leaders in the mining, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors. The developing Brazilian economy attracts job seekers and entrepreneurs from all corners of the world. That's why the interest in learning Portuguese has steadily increased in recent years. Moreover, studying Portuguese will also help you communicate while traveling and admire the Portuguese traditions, culture, dance, food, and music.
How It Works
Thus, wait no more and start learning Portuguese by hiring an online Portuguese teacher on italki!
1. Choose an Portuguese teacher
2. Schedule a date and time
3. Begin your Portuguese language journey
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