Guides

Learn Portuguese

A little orientation before the first conversation. These are short guides, not a course — and Paseo starts with Brazilian Portuguese.

• A practical start

  How to learn Portuguese

  The best way to learn Portuguese is to speak it. A practical way to learn to speak Portuguese online, a little every day.

• The first language in Paseo

  How to learn Brazilian Portuguese

  How to learn Brazilian Portuguese the way it is spoken: short conversations, everyday phrases, and a coach who meets you where you are.

• Difficulty, honestly

  Is Portuguese hard to learn?

  Portuguese is one of the more approachable languages for English speakers. How hard it feels depends on whether you study it or speak it.

• A reason to start

  Why you should learn Portuguese

  Portuguese opens Brazil, Portugal, and a wide world of music, food, and people. Here is why a conversation a day is worth it.

• Choosing a practice

  The best app to learn Portuguese

  The best Portuguese app is the one that gets you talking. What to look for, and how a daily conversation compares with drills.

• No course required

  How to learn Portuguese for free

  You can start learning Portuguese without paying for a course. Speak out loud, borrow real phrases, and practice a little every day.

• Two ways of speaking

  European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese

  European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese are the same language with a different sound and a handful of everyday words. Paseo starts with Brazilian Portuguese.