Spoken on almost every continent, Portuguese is an incredibly valuable language for business, travel, and international relations. Berlitz Portuguese lessons focus on combining fundamental language skills with essential cultural knowledge, ensuring you speak with total confidence.
Every class employs the famous Berlitz Method, which is centred on conversation. This means you and your native-fluent instructor will speak exclusively in Portuguese—the fastest and most efficient way to learn Portuguese. Our instructors also share real-world stories and cultural insights, helping you understand the fascinating Portuguese-speaking world and correctly put your thoughts into words in any situation.
Portuguese Language Course Formats: Choose Your Path
Learn Portuguese in Person
Berlitz offers flexible Portuguese lessons to fit your life. Whether you choose our in-person classes at our convenient language centres across Canada or our online format, our unique method encourages natural conversation. You'll start speaking Portuguese from day one. Find your local centre or explore our online options to launch your language journey today!
Learn Portuguese Online
Berlitz's Portuguese lessons online allow you to learn anywhere – at home, work, or even your favourite park or coffeehouse. You'll learn with the same powerful language-learning techniques used in our in-person courses. Online language lessons with native-fluent instructors get you speaking Portuguese from day one in a dynamic online environment that fosters real-time interaction.
We Have Portuguese Lessons for Everyone
Our courses are available for everyone who wants to learn Portuguese irrespective of their age, goals, or learning style.
| Language Courses for Adults | Language Courses for Business |
Target Group | All adults | Business professionals, available upon request |
Levels | For all levels | For all levels |
Class Format | In-person courses, Portuguese lessons online | Business language training in person and online, courses for teams |
Skills You Can Acquire | Build strong Portuguese skills with a focus on proper grammar and a wide range of vocabulary. Have smooth, spontaneous conversations and use Portuguese with confidence. | Expand your business vocabulary and learn the idioms common in different business sectors. Gain the confidence and fluency to participate in meetings, negotiate deals, and master professional writing. |
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Portuguese Lessons Available for All Levels
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your existing skills, Berlitz has the perfect class for you. Explore our range of programs designed to meet your individual learning goals!
| Beginner Portuguese Courses | Intermediate Portuguese Courses | Advanced and Professional Portuguese Courses |
Description | Our beginner level classes focus on developing essential speaking and listening skills for everyday communication, helping you to interact in common situations. | Our intermediate courses build upon your existing knowledge, enabling you to engage in more complex conversations on a wider range of familiar topics. | Our advanced and professional courses will refine your grammar, expand your vocabulary significantly, and ensure you can express yourself clearly and effectively in personal, academic, or professional settings. |
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How You’ll Learn With Our Portuguese Lessons
Step 1
Simply book Portuguese classes depending on your preferences.
Step 2
At the beginning of each Portuguese lesson, your instructor will outline the goals for the session, so you know exactly what you’re aiming at.
Step 3
You will learn with our proven Berlitz Method. This means your instructor will deliver your classes in your target language to equip you with real-life conversational skills.
Step 4
Every Portuguese lesson is built on our core structure: present, practice, and perform. Your instructor first presents the new content. You then move on to guided and general practice sessions. You conclude the lesson by demonstrating your new skills and confidently applying what you've learned.
Why Learn Portuguese?
Spoken by an estimated 300 million people, Portuguese is a global force and the main language in major countries like Portugal and Brazil. Learning Portuguese is an absolute must if you plan to travel or do business in key regions like Brazil, Portugal, Angola, or Mozambique. Mastering the language unlocks rich cultural, historical, and professional pathways that will fundamentally enrich your experience.
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Portuguese Language Classes: Frequently Asked Questions
You can decide which Portuguese course suits you the best based on your goals and preferences. Berlitz Canada offers Portuguese lessons for all ages and learning styles:
- Face-to-face private classes are a preferred choice for students who are looking for the undivided attention of their instructor to improve their skills.
- Online private classes are a good choice if you want a personalized learning journey in an online setting.
- Online group courses are best for people who want to learn Portuguese online in a social environment and to cut time on commuting.
At Berlitz Canada, we offer Portuguese language classes:
- In person at one of our language centres in Canada.
- For more flexibility, you can choose Portuguese lessons online as well.
Before you start learning Portuguese with Berlitz Canada, one of our instructors will conduct an oral evaluation with you to ensure we provide you with the most suitable course. You can also take our online placement test to assess your current language level. After completing the oral test, our expert team will recommend a course that is adapted to your level. We offer beginner Portuguese courses as well as classes for intermediate and advanced students.
If you want to learn to speak Portuguese, it is important to speak the language actively. You can enroll for language learning with Berlitz Canada:
- Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
- Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test. You can also complete our online placement test to get an estimate of your level.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking Portuguese from your very first class.
Our experienced native-fluent instructors will always give you feedback after the classes to help you improve your language skills and reach fluency in Portuguese.
You can learn to speak Portuguese by practicing your language skills in various conversations. You will do so with our Portuguese courses, where we use the Berlitz Method. Our renowned teaching method focuses on actively speaking Portuguese and practicing real-life situations.
With our Portuguese course, you will:
- Understand and use relevant language in different social situations.
- Improve your communication skills by actively speaking Portuguese.
- Develop your confidence in using Portuguese in everyday conversations.