🇵🇹Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique

Learn Portuguese with real humans

Learn Portuguese with native teachers from Portugal and Brazil. Portuguese is the world's 6th most spoken language with 250 million native speakers across 4 continents, from Brazil to Angola, from Portugal to Mozambique. For English speakers, Portuguese is accessible thanks to its Latin roots. Our small-group classes adapt to your preferred variant, European or Brazilian, and your goal: travel, business, family or culture.

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First words in Portuguese

Olá! Tudo bem?, Hello! How are you?

o-LA - TU-do beng

Bom dia / Boa tarde, Good morning / Good afternoon

Formal greeting

Did you know? European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese are mutually intelligible but have notable differences. In Portugal they say 'autocarro' (bus) and 'telemóvel' (phone), while in Brazil it's 'ônibus' and 'celular'. 'Tu' exists in European Portuguese for informal speech, while Brazilians use 'você' in both registers. Portuguese pronunciation is more closed and guttural (unstressed vowels are 'swallowed'), while Brazilian is more open and melodic. And 'saudade', that bittersweet, melancholic feeling of longing, is untranslatable into any other language.

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Live classes

Learn Portuguese live with a native teacher

2 live classes per week in small groups. Ask questions, practice conversation, progress fast.

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Live classes

Your typical Portuguese week

2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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The platform

Progress in Portuguese between classes, at your own pace

Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.

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The community

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Dedicated WhatsApp group, exchanges between learners, resource sharing. You're never alone in your learning journey.

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Hey, welcome back!

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I’m not on desktop, is it mobile-friendly too?

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Yes, it works on phone and computer together 📱💻

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The method

Our method for learning Portuguese

Step 01

Quick level test

Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes

Step 02

Structured modules

Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises

Step 03

Interactive live classes

2 sessions per week with your native teacher

Step 04

Level certification

Validate your progress with an official certificate

Why Targumi

What makes us different for Portuguese

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Including rare languages you won't find anywhere else.

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Video classes + interactive exercises + WhatsApp community. All included.

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Learn whenever you want. Exercises and content are available 24/7.

The curriculum

What you'll learn in Portuguese

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Portuguese in the situations that actually matter to you.

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European (Portugal) vs Brazilian Portuguese: accents, vocabulary and nuances
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Everyday conversation and authentic idiomatic expressions
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CAPLE (Portugal) and CELPE-Bras (Brazil) preparation: official certifications
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Business Portuguese: Brazilian market and relations with Lusophone Africa
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Portuguese fado and Brazilian bossa nova: culture and language through music
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Pronunciation: nasal vowels and phonetic differences between Europe and Brazil

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Portuguese

Which variant should I choose: European or Brazilian Portuguese?

It depends entirely on your goal. If you're traveling to Portugal, have ties to Lusophone Africa (Angola, Mozambique, Cape Verde, São Tomé) or are targeting Portuguese companies, European Portuguese is recommended. If you're targeting the Brazilian market, trade with Brazil, or simply Brazilian culture (Carnaval, samba, capoeira), choose Brazilian. The two are mutually intelligible, but the accents and vocabulary are noticeably different, choosing from the start avoids confusion.

Is Portuguese close to Spanish?

Portuguese and Spanish share about 89% lexical similarity, the highest rate between two officially distinct languages. A Spanish speaker can read Portuguese with partial comprehension. But in spoken form, the differences are significant: European Portuguese is particularly hard for an unprepared Spanish speaker to understand, with its reduced unstressed vowels. If you speak Spanish, learning Portuguese takes 40-50% less time than a non-Romance language.

What are the economic advantages of learning Portuguese?

Brazil is the world's 9th largest economy and the largest market in Latin America, with a population of 215 million consumers. Portugal is a booming European and tech hub (Lisbon and Porto are among the best startup cities in Europe). The Lusophone African countries, Angola (oil), Mozambique (natural gas), Cape Verde (tourism), offer opportunities for companies looking to expand. The CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) represents 280 million people.

How do I distinguish the nasal vowels of Portuguese?

Nasal vowels (ão, ã, em, im, um) are the main phonetic challenge of Portuguese for English speakers, but the good news is that they're highly systematic. In Portuguese, nasals are strong and can change the meaning of a word ('ma' vs 'mã'). Nasal diphthongs like 'ão' and 'ãe' don't exist in English. Our teachers use repetition exercises with immediate feedback to fine-tune your pronunciation.

Can you prepare for CELPE-Bras or CAPLE with Targumi?

Yes. CELPE-Bras (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros) is the official Brazilian certification, recognized by Brazilian universities and employers for visas and studies. CAPLE is the Portuguese equivalent (levels A2 to C2), recognized throughout the Lusophone world. We offer preparation courses with exercises based on past exams, simulated oral tests and targeted methodology per skill.

Can saudade really be learned?

Saudade, that bittersweet feeling of melancholy, of longing for something present or absent, is the central philosophical concept of Lusophone culture. You hear it in the fado of Lisbon, in the bossa nova of João Gilberto, in the poetry of Fernando Pessoa. And yes, learning Portuguese also means embracing this particular way of feeling the world. Our teachers pass on culture as much as language.

How long does it take to learn Portuguese?

For an English speaker, Portuguese is one of the faster languages to master: 6-9 months to reach a conversational B1 level with 2 classes per week. The vocabulary shares many Latin roots with English (via French and Latin), and the Romance grammar is familiar. The first exchanges are possible after 2-3 months. With Targumi, progress is accelerated through small groups and native teachers from Portugal and Brazil.

Can you learn Portuguese on your own?

The basics are quite accessible for self-learners thanks to the lexical proximity to other Romance languages. But pronunciation, especially nasal vowels and the sounds unique to European Portuguese (more closed than Brazilian), requires real-time human feedback. On Targumi, our small-group classes with native teachers let you practice speaking actively and be corrected in every session.

How much do Portuguese courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Portuguese courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

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