Partida · Viana do Castelo, stop 1 of 5 on the journey
In Lisboa it's . In Portugal, hello depends on the time of day:
Bom dia until lunch, boa tarde until dark, boa noite after dark. Right now in Lisboa: Boa tarde.
Learn the Portuguese they speak in Portugal.
From bom dia (good morning) in Viana do Castelo to asking the tram driver for directions in Lisboa. Two levels, A1 and A2, one district at a time.
Paragem 2 · Braga, stop 2 of 5 on the journey
Who it's for
For people who want to feel at home in Portugal.
Moving to Portugal?
Find your way around, take the comboio and stop switching to English at every counter.
Onde fica a estação?Where is the station? A2 · Lisboa
Married into a family from Porto?
Follow the conversation at Sunday lunch, and join in.
Esta é a minha sogra.This is my mother-in-law. A1 · Braga
Want to talk to your avó?
For children and grandchildren of Portuguese families, wherever they grew up.
Avó, ontem fui à praia.Grandma, yesterday I went to the beach. A2 · Coimbra
Back in Portugal every summer?
Order, ask and chat, instead of pointing at the menu.
Queria um galão, por favor.I'd like a milky coffee, please. A1 · Porto
Paragem 3 · Porto, stop 3 of 5 on the journey
How you learn
Every module follows the same four steps.
From the words to a real situation, in that order. Here is Porto, module 3 of A1: food, likes and the verb gostar, in about 44 minutes.
A1 · In the cityPorto · 4 lessons · 44 min
Lesson · 8 min
No café
The key words and phrases of the topic, each with its meaning.
Exercises · 12 min
Eu gosto de…
Choose the answer, put the words in order, match the pairs, write the phrase. Every answer is corrected straight away, with a hint when it's wrong.
Game · 16 min
Jogo: Mercado do Bolhão
The same words again, in a short game set in the district.
Mission · 8 min
Missão: faz o pedido
A real situation to handle in Portuguese, like ordering at a café in Porto.
A real question from A1
A café in Porto. The waiter is waiting.
This is how every lesson works: you answer, you see straight away whether it's right, and Gil explains. Get it right and Porto is stamped in your passport.
Porto · A café by the Douro
The waiter asks “O que deseja? (What would you like?)” How do you reply?
Pick an answer. I'll help you if you need it.
Paragem 4 · Coimbra, stop 4 of 5 on the journey
Primeiros Passos
14 hours · 12 lessons · €300
What you'll be able to do
- Greeting people
- Introducing yourself
- Talking about your family
- Ordering at a café
A Viagem Continua
22 hours · 8 lessons · €300
What you'll be able to do
- Talking about the past
- Describing your day
- Asking for directions
- Getting around by public transport
Where it comes from
Made in Lisboa.
Every lesson is in the Portuguese spoken in Portugal, from the first bom dia (good morning) to the last stop in Lisboa. Gil, our rooster, is your guide all the way.
More about usWhat you can count on
- One payment per course. No subscription, no renewals.
- The price you see, plus VAT. Nothing else.
- 14 days to change your mind, until you start the first lesson.
- Only the Portuguese spoken in Portugal.
- No ads, and your data is never shared for advertising.
- Reviews only from real students, never invented ones.
Paragem 5 · Lisboa, stop 5 of 5 on the journey
Your ticket
One ticket. No subscription. Yours for good.
A1
Viana do Castelo → Porto
Your first steps, from the Minho to Porto.
€300+ VAT · one-time payment
Get the A1 ticketA1 + A2 · the whole journey
Viana do Castelo → Lisboa
Both levels together, from the Minho to Lisboa.
€500instead of €600+ VAT · one-time payment · save €100
Get the A1 + A2 ticketA2
Coimbra → Lisboa
The journey continues through Coimbra and Lisboa.
€300+ VAT · one-time payment
Get the A2 ticket
Create your account first; you go straight to payment after.
- Do I pay every month?
- No. Each course is a single payment, and it's yours for life.
- Where do I start?
- Starting from zero, with A1. If you already know the basics, you can go straight to A2.
- Can I change my mind?
- Yes, within 14 days of buying, as long as you haven't started the first lesson. You get the full amount back.
- What do I need?
- A browser on a computer, tablet or phone, and an internet connection. There's nothing to install.
Start in Viana do Castelo. Finish in Lisboa.
Your first words are bom dia (good morning). Your last stop is a tram up to the castle.
Olá!
I'll be waiting in Viana do Castelo. We start with bom dia by the river, have a coffee in Porto and finish on a tram in Lisboa.
Até já!
A1To: youFrom: Gil
