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Brazilian Portuguese Courses Online & In London

Portuguese is the most spoken language in the Southern hemisphere which makes it one of the world's major languages. There are over 285 million speakers of the Portuguese language worldwide. From Brazil to Mozambique and Cape Verde to Macau, Portuguese is an official or native language in several countries and regions. Words such as 'cashew', 'dodo', and 'emu' show the influence of Portuguese on the English language.

Why learn Brazilian Portuguese at City Lit

  • Expert Tutors

    All City Lit tutors are native speakers of Brazilian Portuguese. Whether you choose to learn Brazilian Portuguese online or in-person, you'll learn from an experienced, expert, and friendly Portuguese teacher.
  • Flexibility and Choice

    We offer Brazilian Portuguese classes for all. Choose the right level for you and decide how and where you want to learn.

    Choose your level: from beginners and advanced level learners. Whether you want to prepare for a holiday or improve your language skills.

    Choose how and when you want to learn: we offer daytime and evening classes, delivered online via Zoom, or in-person in our London college campus. We have both short and long courses available for you to choose from, whether you prefer online or in-person learning.

    No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the Brazilian Portuguese lessons for you. See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

  • Real-Life Context

    We believe in teaching Brazilian Portuguese in context through communicative approach. You'll not only learn the language but also gain insights into Brazilian culture, history, and everyday life. It's an immersive experience that goes beyond just vocabulary and grammar.
  • Small group classes

    Learning a language is more fun when you're part of a supportive community. You'll join a small group in-person or online Portuguese class to form a vibrant community of learners. Our classes connect you with fellow students that you can practice Portuguese conversation skills, vocabulary, and grammar, and share your progress.

Browse our Portuguese language courses below and enrol today!

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  1. Discover Brazilian Portuguese
    Course start date:  Thu 24 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabel Dos Santos
    Portuguese is spoken by over 200 million people around the world. This short introductory session will help you decide if you'd like to be one of them. Learn some useful phrases and some pronunciation guidelines. A fascinating introduction for complete beginners and those who might like to take it further.
    Full fee £10.00 Senior fee £10.00 Concession £10.00
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  2. Brazilian Portuguese beginners revision
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 2 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabel Dos Santos

    This intensive course is suitable if you have studied Portuguese for about a year in the past but are not sure whether you are ready to join our second-year course, Brazilian Portuguese 2 lower. You will revise the grammar and vocabulary of year one in one week and will be ready for Brazilian Portuguese 2 lower: module 1 later this September.

    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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  3. Brazilian Portuguese beginners: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabel Dos Santos
    With a population of 214 million, Brazil is the sixth largest country in the world by population size. This course aims to introduce you to Portuguese mainly as spoken in Brazil, and is taught by a native Brazilian, though you'll cover other varieties of Portuguese as well. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about yourself and your family, and begin building your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that you can build a solid base for future study.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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  4. Brazilian Portuguese 5
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 22 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Christina Baum
    Improve your advanced Portuguese on this communicative course with the emphasis on listening and speaking skills, to enable you to communicate in Portuguese-speaking countries. Ideal if you have studied Portuguese for four years or equivalent.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Brazilian Portuguese 2 lower: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 23 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Isabel Dos Santos
    Suitable if you have studied Portuguese for about one year recently. The focus will be on Brazilian Portuguese, but we’ll also look at other forms of the language as spoken in the Portuguese-speaking world, especially Portugal.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  6. Brazilian Portuguese 2 upper: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 24 Sep 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    This course aims to help you continue to develop your Portuguese. It is taught by a native Brazilian, though you'll cover other varieties of Portuguese as well. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about yourself and your family, and begin building your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that you can build a solid base for future study.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  7. Brazilian Portuguese rapidamente: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 1 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Denise Delf
    This course aims to introduce you to Portuguese mainly as spoken in Brazil, and is taught by a native Brazilian, though you'll cover other varieties of Portuguese as well. You'll learn how to introduce yourself, talk about yourself and your family, and begin building your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills so that you can build a solid base for future study.







    This Rapidamente course is suitable if you already speak a Romance language such as French, Italian, Romanian or Spanish. It might also be suitable if you would like to learn at a much faster pace.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  8. Literary translation in practice (Portuguese into English)
    Evening
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    Course start date:  Tue 14 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Christina Baum
    Do you enjoy reading in Portuguese and writing in English? Are you interested in the similarities and differences between English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures? Do you have a particular interest and/or background in literature, especially literature in other languages? Would you like to see if you have a special knack for translation, perhaps with a view to doing it professionally? Come and join this interactive translation course to hone your translation skills.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  9. The music of Brazil: from samba through bossa nova
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 29 Nov 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Claudia Cerbino
    Discover the rich cultural and geographical diversity which have influenced Brazilian popular music and learn about the wide variety of Brazil's musical styles both past and present.In English with some Portuguese.
    Full fee £39.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £39.00
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