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Portuguese from Zero: Sounds & Spelling (L1)

CEFR A1 · Brazilian Portuguese sounds nothing like it looks to a Spanish-trained eye. Learn the five nasal vowels, the R that is really an H, the open/closed vowel split, and the palatalisation that turns 'de' into 'jee' — then read any Portuguese word aloud correctly.

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6 modules 38 lessons 10 enrolled ~8h of material
Portuguese from Zero: Sounds & Spelling (L1)

By the end

What you'll build

  • Produce the five Portuguese nasal vowels, including the ão that has no Spanish or English equivalent
  • Hear and make the open/closed distinction in e and o, which changes meaning
  • Pronounce the Brazilian R correctly in all its positions — it is not a Spanish R
  • Handle the palatalisation that turns 'de' into 'jee' and 'te' into 'chee'
  • Apply the stress rules and know why each written accent is there
  • Read any Portuguese word aloud from its spelling, including words you have never seen

The shape of it

How this course works

Short lessons

38 lessons across 6 modules, each small enough to finish in one sitting.

Practice as you go

Every lesson ends with a small space for what you noticed — the doing is the learning.

A certificate at the end

Finish the course and earn a certificate anyone can verify with a link.

Ready when you are.

Make an account and this course opens up — your progress is saved from the very first lesson.