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10 Portuguese teachers are available for private Portuguese lessons in Lisbon, in-person or online Portuguese classes. + Read more TUTOROO now works with 10 private Portuguese tutors available for in-person or for online private Portuguese classes. You can browse through the teachers profiles below to contact your preferred private tutor. We will introduce you to another private Portuguese teacher in the event the tutor you've inquired for is not available or cannot accommodate your needs. Pick your private Portuguese teacher and start learning Portuguese today! Read less

European Portuguese Native w/ a Bachelor in Languages
Gabriel
 (2 reviews)
 Portugal
 12, Rua Manuel Teixeira Gomes

Private Portuguese tutor in Lisbon

Teacher joined in Jan, 2023

Gabriel Antunes has a degree in Languages, Literatures and Cultures from the Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa. Since 2017, he has dedicated his free time to teaching his mother tongue to foreign students who want to learn Portuguese. After completing his Master degree in Business Administration in 2021, he decided to go ahead with full-time Portuguese lessons. With a teaching method different from the traditional one, Gabriel seeks to customize portuguese lessons according to the needs of each student, providing the necessary tools so that students can reach a conversational level in their daily lives as quickly as possible. Gabriel also likes to teach through entertaining and interesting content, like music, books, movies, etc.

 Tutor available for 5 more students

EUR 30 / hour  Contact now
Learning Portuguese with a Lisbon Local
Joana
 (1 review)
 Portugal
 Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

Improve your Portuguese with a native teacher

Teacher joined in Mar, 2024

I am a Portuguese girl from Lisbon. I have a degree in Languages and Literature from the University of Lisbon and I am currently finishing a graduation course in Portuguese Language Teaching for Non-Native Speakers. I am also fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian. I have lived in London and Belgium and love to interact with other cultures. I have been working for the past 15 years in the tourism industry, the last 10 as a tour guide and I am very familiar with personal interaction and intercultural dynamics.

 Tutor available for 3 more students

EUR 25 / hour  Contact now
Olá, tudo bem?
Sara
 (1 review)
 Portugal
 Algueirão

Portuguese course in Lisbon near you

Teacher joined in Jan, 2023

Hello, I'm Sara, a teacher since 2009. All these years have shown me everyone has different needs and learns in different ways. To be successful the teacher/tutor has to be sensitive to those differences and be creative, in finding the best way to teach a language. Learn with a friendly and experienced teacher. The easiest way to become fluent is to learn from a native or native level and also from someone who understands the learning process. I can teach in English. Reach out for more information.

 Tutor available for 1 more student

EUR 25 / hour  Contact now
Private Portuguese Tutor Online
Carla
 Angola
 Av. Liberdade

Learn Portuguese with private classes

Teacher joined in Oct, 2022

Together we can create learning plans and goals and through discovery you will learn English together I have helped young and adult learners in general English, business English and aviation English and I can help you. Corporate clients requiring business English will benefit from my experience in business and research. My qualifications include a TESOL 150 certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand, an MBA from Thames Valley University and a M.Sc. from the University of the Free Start

 Tutor available for 5 more students

EUR 30 / hour  Contact now
Portuguese Tutor, Learn Portuguese Fast with José in Lisbon
José
 (2 reviews)
 Portugal
 Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal

Private Portuguese lessons in Lisbon

Teacher joined in Aug, 2022

(ONLINE LESSON) Frontal, easy-going, straight to the point, proactive. To learn Portuguese u need time, to dedicate time, plenty if you want to be fluent. I will ask you what you understand more and what you Don t understand we will work on it together as a team. Portuguese is not easy but with time and dedication everything is possible, I m here to help. The easiest way to learn Portuguese is to be practical, my way, you won t regret it if you choose me, as the more you practice after theory better. I wish you happy learning!!

 Tutor available for 5 more students

EUR 10 / hour  Contact now
european portuguese lessons
Margarida
 Portugal
 Cascais, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, Portugal

Improve your Portuguese with a native tutor

Teacher joined in Mar, 2021

I'm a Portuguese native from Cascais. I love my language and I´ll be glad to teach you. I put together years of experience and I´ll teach you grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, vocabulary and speaking. I'm graduated in law. I love sports ( I'm a surfer also! that's the reason because I live near the coast).

 Tutor available for 3 more students

EUR 26 / hour  Contact now
A language that lives among the beaches and beauties of Rio
Rafael
 Brazil
 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Portuguese teacher in Lisbon near you

Teacher joined in Jan, 2021

Learn a language that lives on the beaches and streets of Rio de Janeiro, among the beauties of the Costa Vicentina or the Cascais line ... A language that moves between the fascination and the discoveries of the nightlife of Lapa, which is dispersed by the timeless fog of Sintra , leaving a trail of mystery ... A language that lives the euphoria of samba, that moves with the beat of funk ... A language that translates the untranslatable "saudade" through its Fado ... A language that "gave worlds to the world ", which planted its" garden by the sea "and created its" giant by its very nature "... The language that should preserve the" lung of the world ", the language of football-art, of the mixture of races ... A language that does not refuse a beautiful feijoada, a delicious caipirinha ... A language that is always present for coffee or coconut water with a friend ... A language that is renewed in many parties and barbecues, which jump 7 waves and make 7 wishes at the beginning of each year ... A musical, artistic and inventive language that still has a lot to give and share to receive from those who want to learn it, because it is a language of dreams, of love ... of life! -x-x-x-x-x- Aprenda uma língua que vive nas praias do Rio de Janeiro, entre aas belezas da Costa Vicentina ou da linha de Cascais... Uma língua que se move entre o fascínio e as descobertas das noitadas da Lapa, que se dispersa pela névoa intemporal de Sintra, deixando um rastro de mistério... Uma língua que vive a euforia do samba , que se mexe com a batida do funk... Uma língua que traduz a intraduzível "saudade" através do seu Fado... Uma língua que "deu mundos ao mundo", que plantou seu "jardim à beira-mar" e criou seu "gigante pela própria natureza"... A língua que deveria preservar o "pulmão do mundo", a língua do futebol-arte, da mistura de raças... Uma língua que não recusa uma bela feijoada, uma deliciosa caipirinha... Uma língua sempre presente para se tomar um café ou uma água de coco com um amigo...Uma língua que se renova em muitas festas e churrascos, que pula 7 ondas e faz 7 desejos no início de cada ano... Uma língua musical, artística e inventiva que ainda tem muito para dar e para receber daqueles que querem aprendê-la, porque é uma língua de sonhos, de amores... De vida!

 Tutor available for 1 more student

EUR 15 / hour  Contact now
Portuguese Classes with Native Teacher
Juliana
 (27 reviews)
 Brazil
 Lisbon, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, Portugal

Learn Portuguese with a private course

Teacher joined in May, 2020

Hello! :) My name is Juliana, I am Brazilian, graduated in graphic design, and have always worked as a fashion designer. Currently, I live in Lisbon and for more than 3 years I've been teaching Portuguese to people who want to learn the language or to improve their Portuguese skills, with grammar and conversation classes, always teaching using subjects that the student is interested in so that Portuguese can be faster and more fun to be learned. I have experience teaching students of different ages, from different countries, students from zero level to advanced level of knowledge about the Portuguese language, and with different learning needs. In addition, we can have a schedule of classes according to how fast you need to learn the language.

 Tutor available for 1 more student

EUR 20 / hour  Contact now
Learn to speak European Portuguese with native tutor online.
Catarina
 (7 reviews)
 Portugal
 Lisbon, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa, Portugal

Private Portuguese classes in Lisbon

Teacher joined in Oct, 2019

(ONLINE LESSONS ONLY) European Portuguese native speaker with 10 years of online working experience. I teach Portuguese as a foreign language in a way that you can integrate it into your everyday life, work, business or travel, to kids and adults. I completely understand the challenges of learning a foreign language (I’ve been there too, but it doesn't have to be a chore!) and that's why I tailor the lessons to your needs, expectations and experience, in an engaging, positive and natural way. I don't want you to lose track of your learning goals. I'd rather want you to feel that anyone can learn, grow and get better. It just takes patience, consistent practice, and the right approach to achieve fluency! I love to teach and share the Portuguese language and culture. I'm fluent in Spanish and I also speak English and French. Each new language becomes easier :) “The limits of my language means the limits of my world.” ― Ludwig Wittgenstein

 Tutor available for 5 more students

EUR 28 / hour  Contact now
Learn Portuguese with Denise
Denise
 (10 reviews)
 Portugal
 Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Improve your Portuguese with private lessons

Teacher joined in May, 2019

Hi, I’m a Portuguese university Art and Humanities student. I used to live in UK for 9 years where I was studying and working, but I always been in love with Lisbon and now I’m back. I like to read and visit museums. My special skill is being curious, I love to meet people and new places.

 Tutor available for 4 more students

EUR 22 / hour  Contact now

Learn Portuguese online or offline with the best private Portuguese tutors. Private Portuguese lessons will be held by TUTOROO tutors directly and custom-made for your private learning needs. Learn Portuguese effectively with the help of a native speaking Portuguese tutor. Have fun learning a new language!

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The most difficult part in learning a foreign language is the practice, which can be acquired only by conversing with a native speaker. For people willing to practice foreign languages, it is difficult to find a private language tutor who lives or works in their city. TUTOROO has been designed to provide a frictionless experience while connecting tutors to students, for private in-person language lessons.

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PORTUGUESE FAQs

Is Portuguese hard to learn?

Whether you find Portuguese hard or easy to learn lies in your confidence, motivation, and commitment. Any language can prove difficult to master if you're not learning it the right way, i.e., by taking private Portuguese lessons.

If you'll learn Portuguese, don't start with the mindset that achieving fluency is impossible. Although some people grasp new languages faster than others, learning Portuguese isn't rocket science. Also, remember that you can reach any level of fluency that you want as long as you're enthusiastic.

How Long Does It Take to Achieve Fluency in Portuguese?

In ranking the most difficult languages to learn, the US State Department states that Portuguese takes 24 weeks to learn. That's about 600 hours. Also, the report places Portuguese in the 'Category 1' of the ranking alongside Afrikaans, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, and French.

The category one status means that Portuguese is relatively easy to learn to fluency. An average learner can pick up the language and grow to speak fluently in just the space of six months. However, it depends on a few factors, like your natural ability to learn a new language. Also, your enthusiasm to learn Portuguese with a tutor has a role to play in your learning journey.

How Can I Learn Portuguese Fast?

Learning new languages can be challenging regardless if you're learning it online or taking an online language lesson. For example, some words in Portuguese with different meanings can pose problems when using and pronouncing them in conversations. However, to get rid of this problem, learn Portuguese with a private tutor.

When you learn a new language with a private tutor, you can practice conversations with your tutor. Also, if you live where Portuguese isn't commonly spoken, taking private Portuguese classes can serve as a partial immersion.

Below are fast ways to learn Portuguese and feel confident when having conversations in Portuguese.

Start learning Portuguese with the best tutors available

Taking Portuguese lessons with a private Portuguese tutor is one of the fastest ways to learn Portuguese besides full immersion. Your private tutor will create a customized teaching plan to suit your needs. Also, you get to practice with your tutor and ask questions.

Learning apps

Learning apps are also a proven way to learn Portuguese fast. Many of the apps come with user-friendly features like daily lessons and artificial conversations that help improve your vocabulary. They also come with a daily reminder that alerts you when it's to learn. However, there are some drawbacks to using learning apps, like apps not providing tailored learning.

Additionally, most learning apps won't start teaching you large Portuguese vocabulary immediately. However, they will teach you how to learn by following some programmed instructions and examples. By this, we mean you will practice 'learning by doing.'

Read simple Children's storybooks and textbooks in Portuguese

It's good that you have decided to take Portuguese lessons. However, learning on your own can go a long way too. It will help you digest Portuguese words faster.

And what more exciting way to do it than from children's storybooks and textbooks?

As surprising as it seems, reading Portuguese children's books speeds up your learning. This is because your mind will be challenged just like a child, open to learning and questioning new things.

You can start with books that teach you to identify the Portuguese alphabet. Then you can move to those that teach you to identify and pronounce common things in the home and environment in Portuguese. Afterward, you can move to those that make syllables and morphemes. Finally to storybooks, Aventuras de Dona Redonda”( Adventures of Dona Redonda) by Virgínia de Castro E Almeida is an example of such books.

Use flashcards for words that are difficult to learn

When you learn Portuguese with a private tutor, you may find some words difficult. When this happens, you're not alone. Several millions of people have experienced the same. Luckily, flashcards have proven to be able to work in this instance.

Write the words on your sticky notes, then paste them where you can wake up to see them every day. You can write as many as 15 words that are giving you problems. Before long, you will notice that they no longer give you problems. You can then remove those whose problems you've solved and replace them with new difficult words.

Listening

Listening to CDs, DVDs, and Portuguese voice recordings is an effective way to learn Portuguese fast. It makes you learn on the go. Wherever you are, in your car, on your bike, with your phone or iPod and earphones, learning Portuguese becomes easy. You can also practice listening and reading together.

Watching DVDs and shows in Portuguese can also make you learn fast. Some subtitles can make you master tones only until you're good without them. This method can also help train your ears.

Learning and Speaking among native Portuguese speakers

Engaging in interesting conversations with native speakers of the Portuguese language is another way to learn it fast. You can start by learning to say sorry, greet, and exchange pleasantries. Going to markets where Portuguese speakers dominate will give you a feel of the language tone, meaning, and culture.

Also, it will aid in developing the right tonal pitch and good accent of the language. Thankfully, people in the market are always ready to help, so asking them questions about difficult words is easy.

Speak Portuguese with yourself

There are times you will not be able to find someone to share your progress with by speaking. However, you can start to speak to yourself. Funny right? But you can give it a try. It works.

After your private Portuguese lessons, you can practice conversing in Portuguese with yourself. It'll help you store words and learn how to use them better. In addition, you can check for corrections from other places you learn from. If you're committed to doing this, you'll soon become a master of the language.

How Many People Speak Portuguese?

Portuguese is ranked ninth among the world's most spoken languages. In addition, it is ranked second among the Romance languages.

Interestingly, there are about 232 million native Portuguese speakers and over 26 million non-native speakers.

The above figure pegs the total number of Portuguese speakers around the world at about 260 million. Brazil has the largest speaking population, with about 211.2 million speakers. Also, about 12 million Portuguese speakers live in Sao Paulo.

Besides Portugal and Brazil, speakers of the Portuguese language spread across the world. In the US, there are about 693,000 speakers. Likewise, Canada is home to 220,000. Other countries in the Americas also have native Portuguese speakers. Argentina has 58,000; Paraguay, 235,000; Venezuela, 254,000; Uruguay claims about 30,600 speakers.

In Europe, France has the largest number (behind Portugal), with 959,000 native speakers. Switzerland and Spain have about 200,000 speakers, while the United Kingdom has 135,000. These figures are more than enough reason to learn Portuguese online.

In the rest of the world, Angola has about 18 million native Portuguese speakers. Mozambique claims about 13 million. In addition, there are a considerable number of Portuguese speakers in South Africa and Guinea-Bissau.

Also, there are about 300,000 speakers in both Japan and India and around 49,000 speakers in Australia.

How Many Countries Employ Portuguese as their Official Language?

Portuguese is the language of Portugal. This means that it is the national and first language of the people. Therefore, nearly all Portuguese residents speak this language.

Brazil is also a Portuguese-speaking nation. Interestingly, Brazil has the largest number of Portuguese speakers in the world.

In total, eight countries in the world employ Portuguese as their official language. Five of these are from Africa, with over 14 million speakers. The African countries include São Tomé and Príncipe, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde. These countries in Africa are called PALOP (Países Africanos de Língua Oficial Portuguesa).

Generally, all these countries are called The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPCL). CPCL is an intergovernmental organization that ensures diplomatic cooperation among countries that employ Portuguese as their official language. Portuguese is also employed among Macau's Special Administrative Region's official languages in China.

Minority speakers of Portuguese are also found in Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Namibia, and Zambia.

Several organizations also employ or recognize Portuguese as one of their official languages. They include:

Why Learn Portuguese?

As learning new skills can help express your creativity, it can also help you discover a part of yourself you never knew. Learning to speak Portuguese is not exempt. Here are a few benefits of learning Portuguese.

Learning for limitless exploration

There are limitless opportunities in the world we live in. These opportunities can come when we least expect them, and when they come, you should be ready. It may be a job or a university application in a Portuguese-speaking country. However, when you learn Portuguese beyond knowing how to read train tickets and road signs offers limitless connections with new people.

It helps build business skills

The tides of the economic connection of the world have and are changing more than ever. Business organizations and companies are expanding in boundaries on an international scale. There are many viable market potentials in South America and Western Europe, and learning Portuguese makes you stay competitive in the global market. It also allows you to connect with several other Portuguese colleagues and investors in your field all over the world.

Helps to Improve Your Memory

Another good reason to learn Portuguese online is that it can improve your memory. Learning a new language means you'll know how the words are connected and the deep meaning of those words. You'll also have to learn to form Portuguese grammatical structures and speak and write them. All these challenging tasks put your brain muscles on an exercise and, in turn, improve your mental health.

What are the popular Portuguese Proficiency Tests?

The Centro de Avaliação de Português Língua Estrangeira (CAPLE), translated as Centre for Evaluation of Portuguese as a Foreign Language, is the only major Portuguese proficiency test. The test is organized by the Faculty of Letters at the University of Lisbon. If you register for this exam, you'll demonstrate your level of mastery of the language in different phases. You can write this either in Portugal or in 45 other nations.

There are five levels in the CAPLE exam, and they're as follows:

The A2 Level:
The A2 level is referred to as Certificado inicial de Português Língua estrangeira(CIPLE), meaning Initial Certificate of Portuguese Foreign Language

The B1 Level:
Called the Diploma Elementar de Portugues Língua Estrangeira (DEPLE) and translated Elementary Diploma of Portuguese Language.

The B2 Level:
Titled Diploma Intermédio de Português Língua estrangeira (DIPLE) and interpreted as Intermediate Diploma of Portuguese Language. You can prepare for your Portuguese proficiency test with a Portuguese tutor.

The C1 Level:
Diploma Avançado de portugues Língua estrangeira (DAPLE) and translated as Advanced Diploma of Portuguese Language.

The C2 Level:
Diploma universitário de portugues língua estrangeira (DUPLE) translated as University Diploma of Portuguese Language.

There are similarities between the exam levels of CAPLE and CEFR(Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

You must reach a pass level of A2 or higher if you intend to secure Portuguese citizenship. Therefore it's important that you enroll for private Portuguese lessons.

To be eligible for CAPLE:

You must be at least 14 years old and above.
You must be from a country whose official language is not Portuguese.

If you do not satisfy the above, then you must meet the following:

Your primary communication language must not be Portuguese.
Your learned first language must not be Portuguese
Your parents' first language must not be Portuguese
You must not have had Portuguese as the language of study in your basic and secondary education.

How Can I Become a Portuguese Tutor at TUTOROO?

Becoming a Portuguese tutor at TUTOROO is super easy, whether for physical or online classes. While we don't particularly request certifications or qualifications to show your level of proficiency in Portuguese, our team will test your proficiency prior to onboarding you.

One unique benefit of being a tutor on TUTOROO is that your work schedule is flexible, and there's a steady flow of jobs as many people are signing up to learn Portuguese. Frequently asked questions about how to become a Tutor at TUTOROO may be found here.

Successful tutors at TUTOROO make as much as $8000 monthly only by being available to tutor. As a tutor, you can get full weekly schedules, and you also have the option of choosing when you'd be available. For instance, you can decide to take classes during the week and not on weekends.

To begin the journey of tutoring at TUTOROO, sign up here. You can expect to receive a message from you in about three working days.