Learn to really Speak! Portuguese
Start speaking from day one with expert instructors, real conversation, and learning options designed around you.
Learn Portuguese Your Way
Real Conversation from the Start
Learn Portuguese by using it. Our experienced instructors help you build practical speaking and listening skills while developing a strong foundation in the language.
Learning Built Around You
Whether you're learning for travel, family, work, personal enrichment, or simply because you love Portugal or Brazil, we'll help you find the right path for your goals and level.
Choose How You Learn
Study one-to-one, with a partner, or in a small group. Join us in Charlottesville or learn live online from wherever you are.
Real Teachers. Real Connection.
Learn with experienced human instructors of Brazlian and European Portuguese who get to know you, encourage you, and bring language to life through conversation. Along the way, you’ll connect with people and perspectives you might never have encountered otherwise.
Choose How You Learn Portuguese
Private Lessons
1:1 classes
In person, online, or hybrid
This is learning at its most personal. Your instructor designs every session around your goals, whether for work, travel, or everyday conversation. With undivided attention, you get feedback in the moment and a course that changes as you grow.
Details
✔ Personalized one-on-one instruction
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Available in 20+ languages
Packages available from 10–30+ hours
Semi-Private
2 people
In person, online, or hybrid
Share the class with one or two people you choose. You still receive close, tailored teaching, plus a familiar partner to practice with. It is a warm middle ground: personal enough to move quickly, shared enough to stay motivated.
Details
✔ Personalized instruction
✔ Flexible scheduling
✔ Available in 20+ languages
Packages available from 10–30+ hours
Group Classes
Make your own group
In person, online
Learn with others who want the same thing you do. Join a group already underway, or we will create one for your family, team, or travel companions. More voices bring more conversation, more culture, and a community that makes speaking feel natural.
Details
✔ Group instruction
✔ Available in 20+ languages
Packages available from 10–30+ hours
Student Spotlight: Nick
How did our teacher Marta match perfectly with your Portuguese goals?
“From the start, I knew that I wanted to work with an instructor that was fluent or had near-native proficiency in European Portuguese, which I thought would be a tall order given the prevalence/ubiquity of Brazilian Portuguese in the U.S.”
-Nick Wolters, Pictured with his teacher Marta in her native city of Porto.
Traveling to Portugal Soon? Have a Boa Viagem!
Our Boa Viagem courses are designed for travelers who want to experience more of Portugal by speaking the language. Learn practical Portuguese for cafés, restaurants, hotels, transportation, shopping, and everyday encounters, along with the cultural know-how that helps you feel more at home while you’re there.
Whether it’s your first trip or your tenth, a little Portuguese can open a lot of doors.
Start your Portuguese learning journey today
Choosing the right language program can feel like a lot, and that’s okay. Whether you’re curious about classes, travel prep, in-person learning in Charlottesville, or finding the best fit for your goals, our team is happy to help you figure out the next step. Reach out anytime and a real person will get back to you.