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Why Learn Portuguese?

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Portuguese is the second-most common language in Europe’s Iberian Peninsula (behind Spanish) and is widely spoken in many other nations. Besides Portugal, the language is the official tongue in Brazil, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, and a handful of other countries. More than 250 million people speak Portuguese as their first language, and an additional 40 million people speak it as their second language. With approximately 300 million speakers, Portuguese is one of the most spoken native languages in the world.

So that’s the interesting rundown of Portuguese. What’s interesting, fun, and rewarding? Learning Portuguese! With Pimsleur in your corner, you’ll learn to speak Portuguese with near-fluency in as little as 30 minutes per day. Our Portuguese lessons are centered around the Pimsleur Method™, a proprietary technique for learning a new language quickly. Our method combines Core Vocabulary, the Principle of Anticipation, Organic Learning, and Graduated Interval Recall to help cement the unique aspects of Portuguese cadence, dialect, and pace of speaking.

Once you start learning Portuguese with Pimsleur, you’ll unlock doors you never thought possible, including:

  • Rich & rewarding travel experiences to Europe, South America, and beyond.
  • The ability to hold conversations with native Portuguese speakers.
  • Learn more about local cultures in Portuguese-speaking countries.
  • And much more.

Want to study Portuguese only? Our Premium subscription is a popular pick with our customers. For access to all languages in the vast Pimsleur library, go with an All Access subscription.

Pimsleur has the tools and resources to help you learn Portuguese quickly and efficiently. You simply supply the effort and curiosity, and you’re on your way!

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The Best Way to Learn the Portuguese Language

Do you remember how you learned your first language? A critical part of this learning happened by listening to other people speak. This is Pimleur’s basis for helping you learn to speak Portuguese, by learning like a child. But in this case, we offer all the high-tech, grown-up applications to accelerate the process.

Using exercises focused on listening and robust, active participation enables a streamlined, accessible way to study Portuguese.

Set aside those bulky, boring textbooks and ditch traditional grammar lessons. Pimsleur gets you learning Portuguese with fun & innovative features like Core Vocabulary, Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback, Digital Flash Cards, and more.

Learn Portuguese with Pimsleur, and you’ll quickly build momentum and confidence in a rewarding, fascinating journey to the heart of the language.

Why Choose Pimsleur for Portuguese Lessons?

We’ve found there’s never a wrong time or place to learn Portuguese. Whether you’re in front of your home computer or on your mobile device, we think you’ll agree – learn the Portuguese language while taking a walk, doing chores around the house, or driving in the car with our convenient hands-free mode.

Get started and study Portuguese today – we’re ready to go whenever you are!

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Common Questions About Learning European Portuguese

Is Portuguese a difficult language to learn?

European Portuguese is considered by some people to be a challenging language to learn. But they’ve probably never used Pimsleur to learn Portuguese. How hard any language is to acquire is determined, in large part, by the learning platform in place. Textbooks, outmoded grammar exercises, and so-called “traditional” techniques make learning Portuguese harder. Every Pimsleur lesson focuses on listening and speaking the language – just like you learned your native language as a child!

How long does it take to learn Portuguese language?

With Pimsleur’s world-class language learning program at your disposal, it doesn’t take long at all to learn to speak Portuguese. Forget lengthy learning curves as you study Portuguese with Pimsleur – our goal is to have you speaking the language conversationally. And progress happens fast…many of our learners are able to speak common Portuguese words and sentences after their first lesson. Learn Portuguese with our user-friendly applications and exercises, such as Digital Flash Cards, Core Lessons, Lightbulb Moments, and much more. Dedicate just 30 minutes per day as you’re learning Portuguese, and you’ll be speaking a new language in no time.

What are the main challenges when learning European Portuguese?

One challenge for novices trying to learn the Portuguese language is the heavy use of vowels, which occurs commonly in the Romance group of languages. With at least 14 different vowel phonemes (sounds), Portuguese contains one of the largest vowel collections of any global language. Verb inflection is often used to identify sentence subjects. Another potential obstacle to learn Portuguese is the absence or omission of subjects in sentences, a unique attribute of the language. Learning roadblocks are transformed into educational stepping stones with Pimsleur leading the way, so don’t worry about anything stopping you from learning the language!

How important is pronunciation in learning Portuguese?

It’s so important that Pimsleur developed a state-of-the-art application to keep pronunciation focused in your Portuguese lessons: our Voice Coach tool featuring AI pronunciation feedback. Portuguese phonology has heavy vowel usage (see above), but consonant clusters are an often overlooked aspect in mastering Portuguese pronunciation. For example, the first consonant of a cluster can vary in pronunciation depending on a multitude of factors. Nasal consonants are another phonology factor. Learn to speak Portuguese with Pimsleur, and pronunciation will come naturally.

Are the Portuguese lessons suitable for complete beginners?

All of our Portuguese courses are created with the novice in mind. You don’t need one word of knowledge to study Portuguese with Pimsleur. Don’t worry if you’re a blank slate when it comes to the Portuguese language – big progress is in your future! More advanced lessons are also available for those with previous exposure to the language. A bonus for beginners is having the ability to learn Portuguese at a moment’s notice, even away from home…and the Pimsleur app delivers exceptional flexibility and convenience.
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