Learn Portuguese
Português · 260+ million speakers
About Portuguese
Portuguese (português) is a Romance language that spread from the Iberian Peninsula across the Atlantic with the Age of Discovery. Brazilian and European varieties differ in accent and vocabulary but remain a single language with a rich literary and musical tradition.
Where it's spoken
Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and other Lusophone countries
Interesting facts
- 1Portuguese is the official language of nine countries across four continents
- 2Brazil holds the largest community of Portuguese speakers by far
- 3Distinctive nasal vowels (ão, em, õe) give Portuguese its musical fingerprint
Why learn Portuguese?
Three reasons to make Portuguese your next language.
Reach Brazil and beyond
Portuguese is your gateway to South America's largest economy and a vibrant African diaspora.
An easy Romance bridge
If you already have Spanish or Italian, Portuguese clicks into place fast.
Music, football, and food
From bossa nova and fado to samba and feijoada, Portuguese culture is a feast.
Your learning path
The Languages Center Portuguese course follows the CEFR scale, from A1 (beginner) to C1 (advanced).
Beginner
8 sections · 32 lessons
Elementary
8 sections · 32 lessons
Intermediate
7 sections · 28 lessons
Upper-Intermediate
7 sections · 28 lessons
Advanced
5 sections · 20 lessons
Read short articles
Short reads in Portuguese at every level — with full English translations side by side. Great for building reading confidence at your pace.
Podcasts
PremiumNative-speaker audio at every level. Listen anywhere.
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Videos
PremiumAnimated lessons, real-life scenes and documentary clips.
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