Everything you need to know about learning Portuguese for life in Portugal
A self-paced A1–A2 European Portuguese course designed for people relocating to Portugal, with pre-recorded lessons, pronunciation training, quizzes, exercises and a completion certificate.
✅ This course is for you if you…
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Are a complete beginnerThe A1 level starts from the basics, so no previous Portuguese knowledge is required.
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Are moving to PortugalLearn practical Portuguese for everyday situations before and after your relocation.
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Are preparing for residency or citizenshipThe course focuses on European Portuguese and includes language relevant to life and administration in Portugal.
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Want to study from anywhereLessons are online and self-paced, so you can start before moving to Portugal.
⚠️ This may not be ideal if you…
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Already speak Portuguese conversationallyThe course covers A1 and A2. Learners already comfortable in conversation may need a higher-level programme.
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Specifically want Brazilian PortugueseThis course teaches European Portuguese, including the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar used in Portugal.
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Prefer live classroom teachingThe course uses pre-recorded video lessons rather than live classroom sessions.
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Need specialist professional PortugueseThe course focuses on everyday Portuguese and relocation-related situations rather than industry-specific language.
Pricing
Choose the right level of support
No hidden fees. No surprises. Every package includes your NIF and bank account setup, with a 50% discount for the second person and a 70% discount for dependants.
Portuguese Language Course
€297
Focus: European Portuguese for life in Portugal
Level: Complete A1/A2 beginner course
Purpose: Required for Portuguese residency and citizenship
Format: Pre-recorded lessons available anytime
Features: Pronunciation testing for words and sentences
Assessment: Quizzes and certificate provided upon completion
I started the course three months before my move to Lisbon. By the time I arrived, I could handle the supermarket, my landlord, and even a basic conversation at the local café. It made such a difference to how settled I felt from day one.
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Sarah M.
American expat — now living in Lisbon
Student outcome
Completed A1 & A2 before relocating. Now holds D7 residency and is preparing for citizenship language exam with confidence.
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The pronunciation module alone was worth it. European Portuguese is nothing like Brazilian — and I'd tried to learn from apps before and picked up all the wrong sounds. This course fixed that completely.
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James T.
British expat — relocated to the Algarve
Student outcome
Course included in Complete Visa Package Plus. Now fluent at A2 level and communicates confidently with neighbours and local services.
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I was nervous about the language barrier — I'm not naturally a linguist. But the self-paced format meant I could take my time, replay lessons, and genuinely feel myself improving week by week. The certificate was a nice bonus too.
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Marco R.
Italian digital nomad — based in Porto
Student outcome
Purchased course standalone before deciding on D2 visa route. Certificate submitted as part of integration evidence.
FAQ
Questions about our Portuguese Language Course
Yes. The course starts at A1 beginner level and is designed for learners with no previous Portuguese knowledge.
The course covers A1 and A2 beginner levels, progressing from basic communication to practical everyday conversations.
The course teaches European Portuguese exclusively, including the pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar used in Portugal.
Yes. It is specifically designed for people relocating to Portugal and focuses on practical language for everyday life and administration.
Yes. The course is online and self-paced, so you can begin learning from your home country before relocating.
Yes. The course is delivered through pre-recorded online video lessons.
The lessons are pre-recorded. There are no fixed live classroom sessions according to the current course description.
Yes. The course is self-paced, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule and revisit lessons as needed.
Yes. Because the course is delivered online, you can study it from anywhere before or after moving to Portugal.
The current page presents language ability as an important part of citizenship preparation and states that language is required for citizenship applications. The exact legal requirement should be confirmed according to the rules applicable to your case.
Yes. The course is designed for residency and relocation applicants and includes practical Portuguese for daily life, administration and integration.
The course provides A1–A2 European Portuguese and is designed for residency and citizenship applicants. Whether this level satisfies a particular citizenship requirement depends on the applicable rules and your circumstances.
Yes. The A2 curriculum includes residency and legal vocabulary used in Portugal.
Yes. The A2 curriculum includes language for government services, banking and the post office.
Yes. Healthcare, pharmacies and medical vocabulary are included in the A2 curriculum.
Yes. Banking language is included in the A2 curriculum, together with post-office and government-service vocabulary.
Yes. A1 includes shopping, ordering food and basic everyday transactions.
Yes. A1 includes understanding and asking for directions.
Yes. Dedicated pronunciation modules and pronunciation testing are included.
Yes. Pronunciation testing is specifically listed as part of the course.
The current page states that the course is taught by a Cambridge-certified European Portuguese instructor with relocation-teaching experience.
Yes. The course includes interactive quizzes, vocabulary drills, listening-comprehension tests and exercises.
Yes. The current page states that a certificate of completion is included.
Yes. The course description states that the completion certificate is included.
A1 covers greetings, introductions, courtesy, numbers, dates, times, the alphabet, shopping, food, transport, housing, basic questions and directions, together with pronunciation foundations.
A2 covers healthcare, pharmacies, banking, post offices, government services, home and family, daily routines, past and future tense, neighbourhood life, workplace basics and residency or legal vocabulary.
Yes. The course is designed for adults relocating to Portugal and focuses on practical everyday communication that can be useful during integration.
Yes. The self-paced A1–A2 format can be used by adults relocating to Portugal and provides practical vocabulary for daily life, housing, healthcare and services.
If you are already conversational in Portuguese, the A1–A2 course may be below your current level. The current page recommends a higher-level programme for learners already comfortable in conversation.
No. The course teaches European Portuguese exclusively.
No. The current page describes the course as pre-recorded and online rather than an in-person classroom programme.
The current standalone price is €297.
Yes. The current page states that the course is included free with Complete Visa Assistance packages.
The current page describes the course as self-paced online access and states that there are no deadlines or expiry. Access terms should nevertheless be checked at purchase.
Yes. The current page provides a link to a European Portuguese free trial so you can try the course before making a purchase.