Learn Portuguese in Lisbon: Language Courses

The Lisbon language school offers a wonderful central city study environment to suit ALL linguistic needs from beginner through to the advanced learner (across 7 language levels on general language courses). A wide range of Portuguese language courses on offer particularly small group tuition, private tuition, and exam preparation.

Languages for Life Course     Long term courses 8 wks+

Levels offered Beginner to High Intermediate
Minimum age 18
Course duration 8 to 22+ weeks
Number of lessons 15 lessons per week/2024
  20 lessons per week/2025
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 students

A long-term Portuguese language course ideal for Gap, post Uni or adult students looking to study Portuguese in depth over two or more months for maximum impact and progress. A well-structured, demanding language course at a high-quality Portuguese language school in Lisbon.

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The course content is the same as for the Standard Course, but the longer duration of the programme ensures more material is covered and better retention of the language skills learnt.  Lisbon is a fabulous city in which to study, and the Portuguese language school offers a high-quality learning environment for the long-term language student.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan2 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Standard Portuguese Course    Short term courses 1 wk+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 18
Course duration 1+ weeks
Number of lessons 15 lessons per week/2024
  20lessons per week/2025
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 students

Learn Portuguese in Lisbon, Portugal on this well paced, structured language course that caters for all language levels, from complete beginner through to advanced speakers.

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You can book a Portuguese language course from one to ten weeks duration (or longer on a Languages for Life course).  All four key language skills are covered, and students receive a thorough grounding in grammar etc according to your Portuguese language level, as detailed in the Teaching details. These programmes are aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their Portuguese language learning from scratch with an immersion course in Portugal.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan2 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Standard Plus Course    Short term courses 1 wk+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 18
Course duration 1+ weeks
Number of lessons 15 lessons per week/2024
  20 lessons per week/2025
Additional classes + 5PM workshops per week
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 students (group lessons)

A more intensive Portuguese programme (with additional oral classes).  This more demanding Portuguese language course (see Teaching for details) is aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their language learning from scratch with an immersion course in Lisbon, Portugal.

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An additional 5 lessons per week are provided in addition to the core Standard Course lessons, and these extra lessons are divided into 5 workshops that concentrate on different topics each day: listening comprehension, conversation skills, grammar drills, vocabulary work and presentations etc

Start dates 2024

  • Jan2 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Portuguese Combined Course    Short term courses 1 wk+

Levels offered Beginner+
Minimum age 18
Course duration 1+ weeks
Number of lessons 15 lessons per week/2024
  20 lessons per week/2025
Additional classes + 5, 10 or 15 private lessons
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 students (group lessons)

A short-term Portuguese language course in Lisbon aimed at those who need to build on their current Portuguese skills or who want to learn Portuguese as a beginner, on a Portuguese language course in Portugal.

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You can focus on areas of personal concern in “one to one” lessons with a personal Portuguese tutor. Very popular with those looking to revise prior to academic exams, refresh language skills for business reasons or would simply wish to review the material covered in the group programme.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan2 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Portuguese Easter Course    Set 2 wk course

Levels offered All levels
Minimum age 18
Course duration 2 weeks
Number of lessons 20 lessons per week/2025
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 12 students

A set programme offered once a year, with a larger group size to help keep the costs down.  Great value courses ~ offered at beginner and pre-intermediate levels.

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Enjoy learning Portuguese in Lisbon, whilst focusing on your oral communication skills over the Easter holiday.

Start dates 2024

  • Mar25

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Christmas Course    Set 2 wk course

Levels offered All levels
Minimum age 18
Course duration 2 weeks
Number of lessons 15 lessons per week/2024
  20 lessons per week/2025
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 12 students

A set programme offered once a year, with just a few students attending (approx 3/5 students per level).

Great value courses ~ offered at two levels a/ beginner/elementary and b/intermediate levels.

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NB: Conversation focus, no grammar work as per the Standard Course. Learn Portuguese in Lisbon with other students during the Christmas holidays on a language course which focuses on giving you intensive practice in oral communication skills.

Start dates 2024

  • Dec23

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Portuguese & Surf Course    Short term courses 2 wk+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 18
Course duration 2 or 4 weeks
Number of lessons 20 group lessons per week
Additional classes + surf sessions over 2 / 4 wks
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 8 students

As per the Standard Course plus in addition 5 or 10 surf lessons over 2 weeks (each surf session = approx 2.5 hrs). These PM sessions of surfing are organised with a local professional Surf school in Lisbon, Monday to Friday each week.

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Students are driven to and from the beach each day.  Surf kit is included.  Exact timetable depends on tides and sea conditions and will be determined with the Surf club once in Lisbon.

Start dates 2024

  • Mar18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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European Portuguese Private Tuition    1 wk+ courses

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 18
Course duration 1+ weeks
Number of lessons 10, 15, 20 or 25 private lessons
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 1 student

An intensive language course, ideal for those who wish learn Portuguese in Lisbon whilst making maximum language progress over a one- or two-week period. See Teaching details for further information.

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Best suited to students who have specific academic goals or to business people, for whom time is of the essence and European Portuguese is specifically required.
Specific materials and experienced teachers of European origin or background.
Students will not only learn the characteristics of the chosen variant of Portuguese but will also get information on the specific social and economic traits of the country.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan2 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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Brazilian Portuguese Private Tuition      1 wk+

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 18
Course duration 1+ weeks
Number of lessons 10, 15, 20 or 25 private lessons
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 1 student

An intensive language course, ideal for those who wish learn Brazilian Portuguese in Lisbon whilst making maximum language progress over a one- or two-week period. See Teaching details for further information.

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Best suited to students who have specific academic goals or to business people, for whom time is of the essence and specifically require Brazilian Portuguese language skills.
Specific materials and experienced teachers of Brazilian origin or background.
Students will not only learn the characteristics of the chosen variant of Portuguese but will also get information on the specific social and economic traits of the country.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan2 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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African Portuguese Private Tuition      1 wk+ courses 

Levels offered Beginner to Advanced
Minimum age 18
Course duration 1+ weeks
Number of lessons 10, 15, 20 or 25 private lessons
Lesson duration 50 minutes
Maximum per class 1 student

An intensive language course, ideal for those who wish learn African Portuguese in Lisbon whilst making maximum language progress over a one- or two-week period. See Teaching details for further information.

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Best suited to students who have specific academic goals or to business people, for whom time is of the essence and who have a specific need for African Portuguese language skills.
Specific materials and experienced teachers of African origin or background.
Students will not only learn the characteristics of the chosen variant of Portuguese but will also get information on the specific social and economic traits of the country.

Start dates 2024

  • Jan2 8 15 22 29
  • Feb5 12 19 26
  • Mar4 11 18 25
  • Apr1 8 15 22 29
  • May6 13 20 27
  • Jun3 11 17 24
  • Jul1 8 15 22 29
  • Aug5 12 19 26
  • Sep2 9 16 23 30
  • Oct7 14 21 28
  • Nov4 11 18 25
  • Dec2 9 16 30

Beginners start dates are underlined and in bold. Other levels can begin on any of the start dates shown. For a detailed quote, or to book a course, click on "Get a Quote".

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