To learn the language you need to take your first steps to fluency. The first steps are always the hardest — but they’re the ones that change everything.
Portugal is waiting for you!
When I first came to Portugal, I was just like you. Well, maybe not exactly like you — but what I mean is that I couldn’t speak a word of Portuguese! To learn the language you need to take your first step to fluency. The first steps are always the hardest — but they’re the ones that change everything.
I had never studied the language at college or university; I was simply thrown in at the deep end.
It was amazing how quickly I began to pick it up, though. After only about six months, I was already conversing and understanding much of what I heard.
Now, I want to share my experience with others by showing you how I did it.
I have to confess that it took a lot of dedication. I didn’t just passively learn how to become fluent. I started by going through basic verb drills, and I made sure I had a decent grammar book and dictionary (the old dictionaries are the best!). I also watched TV and listened to music on the radio a lot. One of the major factors in learning a language is hearing it — I cannot stress how important this is.
The combination of studying with a grammar book and listening regularly is vital for making progress. You need to hear the words, and when you know how to write them down, you learn how to read them correctly too.
Integrating is the Key
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So can you imagine how great it would be to communicate with the people who have welcomed you into their country?
To understand them, to be understood by them, and to feel genuinely connected to the place you now call home.
Learning Portuguese isn’t just a convenience — it’s a bridge.
A bridge to friendships, to independence, to confidence, and to truly belonging here. And let’s be honest: when we choose to live in another country, we also take on the responsibility of integrating into its culture. Speaking the language is the most important step in that journey.
That’s exactly why I created Week Zero.
Week Zero is your gentle, structured introduction to Portuguese — a simple, manageable starting point designed to give you real progress in just a few days. No overwhelm, no pressure, just clear guidance and daily wins that build your confidence from the very first lesson.
You’ll discover the essential foundations you need to start understanding what you hear around you, to recognise patterns, and to begin forming your own sentences.
If you’ve been waiting for the “right moment” to begin learning Portuguese, this is it.
Click on the button below, start Week Zero, and take your first real step toward feeling at home in Portugal.
If you ever have questions, need help, or just want a bit of guidance as you learn, you’re always welcome to reach out.
You can contact me by email or WhatsApp — whatever is easiest for you.
Email: portugueseinsixweeks@gmail.com
WhatsApp: (00351) 917332068