You’re in the right place! You can take your first steps right on this page. And the best part? You don’t need to pay anything to start your learning!
While you can learn a lot with this course we offer completely for free, you won’t achieve fluency unless you practice your Portuguese through listening and speaking activities with a Portuguese teacher.
This online course was created by me. My name is Frederico, and I have been a Portuguese teacher for foreigners for over 10 years (you can read my reviews as a Portuguese teacher on Google). Throughout this course, you will learn the essential contents of level A1. If, by the end of this course, you feel comfortable with the majority of the contents, you will have an excellent foundation to advance in your Portuguese!
No. Portuguese classes with a teacher are irreplaceable. However, this online course will prepare students for the A1 level course and make learning during the course much easier!
On this page, you will find many lists of materials at level A1. Each of the lists has 5 different consolidation activities.
EXCELLENT Based on 150 reviews Gregory D'harveng2025-02-19Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Frederico knows how to teach Portuguese :)! Highly recommended. Chris Phillips2025-02-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An excellent course and teacher. I would highly recommend Cameron Steele2025-02-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend Frederico's classes. His style of teaching is really great and keeps you engaged the whole time. I will be continuing my learning with him! marissa carolyn2025-02-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took Level A1 and had such a great experience! Frederico is such a great teacher and also makes class fun! I looked forward to coming to class and learning! All the materials provided were very helpful including the unit booklets and online platform to practice. I feel comfortable to move on to the next level and would recommend this course to anyone looking to learn Portuguese!! Ash Palmer2025-01-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to a different school for A1 and I cannot emphasize the quality difference between that and The Lisbon Language Cafe. The approach is structured, the environment is relaxed and friendly, the class sizes small and I actually feel like I am making progress in this difficult (for a native English speaker) language. Thanks Frederico! naseem g2024-12-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 100% recommend! The easiest way to learn European Portuguese (from someone who has tried Talk the Streets, Practice Portuguese, and had a private tutor). Frederico makes language learning easy, approachable, and attainable. He’s got realistic expectations and a good sense of humor. If you’re thinking about taking one of his classes, contact him now because he’s got a waitlist. Amira Sami2024-12-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was very lucky to take this course with Frederico. The lessons were designed in a simple, clear manner. Frederico’ interactive method in class kept us focused and interested. He prioritized the important words, sentence structures, grammar that were necessary to know at that stage, reinforcing it with many exercises. The website is also great and very informative. He expressed a genuine interest in our culture which made the class all the more interesting as we learned to talk about our country, family and habits IN PORTUGUESE! 😊. I knew Portuguese was not simple but now I am in love with it and will go on until I’ve mastered it ( wishful thinking I know😊). I especially appreciated the 5 mins short documentaries about must-see towns and cities in this amazing country, that he showed us at the end of each lesson. Thank you Frederico and see you in A2! Dieter Struzyna2024-12-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took Portuguese A-1 from Lisbon Language Cafe, and it was a great experience. Frederico is knowledgeable and engaging, and he consistently let us know what we should focus on in order to function in Portuguese. I received a great basic education in Portuguese in three weeks, and I now feel that I have the foundation necessary to move on to the A-2 level without difficulty. All this was achieved without vast amounts of memorization. I'm so glad that I took Portuguese from Lisbon Language Cafe. Ryan2024-12-13Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently finished Frederico's A1 course at Lisbon Language Cafe and would highly recommend it! He provides a very structured course in an inviting learning environment that puts you on the right track to understanding the Portuguese language. I previously took the free Português Língua de Acolhimento - PLA A1/A2 course and to put it shortly it was a disaster. After experiencing both of these classes I wish I had of just started with Lisbon Language cafe as soon as I moved here! 😅
HOW TO STUDY EACH LIST?
Each of the lists contains 5 different activities. Each activity will improve distinct skills. To learn and consolidate each list, you should follow the following STUDY METHOD:
1-FLASH CARDS
2-LEARN
3-SPELL
4-ASSESS
5-COMBINE
WHAT IS THE BEST SEQUENCE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS STARTING? Start with activity number 1-ANIMALS IN PORTUGUESE. Then move on to activity 2-CARDINAL NUMBERS (1-20), 3-PERSONAL PRONOUNS, 4…