Learn Portuguese in Lisbon
Learn Portuguese in Lisbon and experience Portugal's vibrant culture.
Learning Portuguese in Lisbon offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of Portugal's vibrant capital while mastering one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Lisbon, known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and lively cultural scene, is the perfect place to enhance your Portuguese language skills. As you stroll through the city's charming cobblestone streets, you'll have endless opportunities to practice Portuguese with friendly locals in real-world settings, from ordering pastéis de nata at a café to exploring the bustling markets of the Alfama district.
Beyond the classroom, Lisbon's museums, music venues, and iconic landmarks like the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery provide a living backdrop to your learning experience, giving you a deeper understanding of the culture and traditions behind the language. By choosing to study Portuguese in Lisbon, you'll not only gain fluency but also immerse yourself in a dynamic environment that celebrates both the past and the future, with cutting-edge innovation and age-old customs coexisting side by side. Whether you're looking to improve your communication skills for travel, work, or personal enrichment, Lisbon offers an ideal blend of language learning and cultural exploration.
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Portuguese School in Lisbon
Discover a top-rated Portuguese school in Lisbon, where expert instructors help you master the language. Immerse yourself in Lisbon's vibrant culture, historic streets, and rich traditions while enhancing your Portuguese skills.
Perfect for learners of all levels, this unique experience combines high-quality education with exciting cultural exploration in Portugal's stunning capital.
Our school is located in the city center and split between three buildings all close to each other, located around the Saldanha Square area and close to the beautiful Eduard VII Park. The school is recognized by the "Instituto de Cultura e Lingua Portuesa" - the official entity for Portuguese.
Portuguese Courses
Program Basics
- Open to all language levels
- Placement test before beginning of course
- Maximum 8 students per class
- One lesson is a minimum of 50 minutes
- Flexible course length
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request
Standard Program
- 15 group lessons per week (3 lessons daily)
- Course held Monday - Friday
- 1 week minimum
Combined Program
- 15 group lessons PLUS
- 5 private lessons per week
- Course held Monday - Friday
- 1 week minimum
Addtional Classes & Courses
The following can only be booked in addition to a regular course.
- Volunteering
- Internship
- Surfing - 5 or 10 lessons over a 2 week period (offered from March 31st until September 27th)
Accommodation
Host Families
Our host families within walking distance from the school. Staying with a host family will allow you to experience the Bahian way of life first-hand.
Room Options:
- Single Room (SR)
- No Board (NB)
- Breakfast and Dinner (HB)
Self-Catering Apartment
Our apartments are located in a student residence 15 minutes away from the school. There is an en-suite bathroom, a fan or air-conditioning and WiFi. Kitchen and laundry facilities are shared.
Room Options:
- Single Room (SR)
- Apartments are self-catering
After Class Activities in Lisbon
Our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions and everyday life after your class is over. Lisbon s biggest attraction is the city itself; historic buildings and architecture, cobble stoned streets, with shops and cafés. Although several UNESCO World Heritage sites make the city even more beautiful: the Belém Tower, one of Lisbon's most photographed landmark, and the stunning Jeronimos Monastery.
Lisbon has a wide variety of museums including the Gulbenkian Museum, that holds treasures from the East and the West; the Berardo Musuem of Modern and Contemporary Art; the Ancient Art Museum, the MuDe Design and Fashion Museum; the Coaches Museum and the Tile Museum. The Oceanarium has one of the most innovative designs and hosts many exotic sea creatures.
Main Sights: Get to Know Lisbon
Miradouros:
With its seven hills, Lisbon has a number of places to see and see from. The Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara, at the top of the Elevador de Glória funicular, offers views over the Baixa and across to the Castelo de São Jorge. It is worth getting off tram 28 to see the view over the Alfama and the Rio Tejo from the Miradouro Santa Luzia and Miradouro das Portas do Sol.
Further along tram 28 s route, up the hill, is the Miradouro da Graça, which overlooks the Mouraria and the Castelo. The Elevador de Santa Justa is another great vantage point. Located at the end of Rua Santa Justa, it costs the same as other forms of public transit and is free with travel passes; although not with the Lisboa Card.
Tram 28:
The legendary tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself. Vintage trams still ply the well-worn route from the city centre on sea level, right up through the jumble of streets towards the heights of the Castle of St. George. On the way, the tram slices open the city, providing insights into the Lisbon way of life, as well as offering sweeping views back towards the city and out over the Rio Tejo. One word of warning - the tram is increasingly as popular with pickpockets as it is with savvy tourists.
National Tile Museum:
Located in the Convent of Madre de Deus (built in 1509), the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejos) catalogues the history of the decoration that makes Lisbon so unique, with examples of azulejos (glazed tiles) from the 15th century to the present.
Sports: Go out & be active
- European Football
- Bullfighting
- Sport Events
Shopping: Don't forget your souvenirs
Lisbon has many districts for great shopping. Baixa, in the centre of Lisbon, has several main shopping streets: Rua Aurea (many jewellery shops), Rua da Prata ("Street of Silver"), and Rua Augusta. You can find upscale shopping in Chiado on Rua Garrett. Bairro Alto, a very lively area of central Lisbon, functions as a residential, shopping and entertainment district.
Nightlife: Let's get the party started
The Bairro Alto is the central district of Lisbon s nightlife. Lisbon is quickly becoming recognized as one of Europe's trendiest cities and hosts many scenes including punk, metal, hip hop, reggae and goth. Many international DJs spin at numerous clubs and bars around the entertainment districts.
For slower paced nightlife, many enjoy taking in the sounds of Fado, the country#s national music tradition. In Lisbon, songs about love and loss are usually sung by a solo performer. The Lapa district is best known for a genuine Fado experience.
For those seeking a more modern and upscale experience, the waterfront area of Cais do Sodré has transformed into one of Lisbon's most popular nightlife spots. Once a gritty dockland, it is now home to trendy bars, rooftop lounges, and nightclubs that offer stunning views of the Tagus River.
Dates & Prices
Start your Portuguese language journey!
Lisbon, also known as "the town of seven hills" is a one of the best places to learn the beautiful and amazing Portuguese language. Here you'll find some of the best seafood as well as loads of history!
In addition to your lessons you can easily traverse the city and see if you can find the summit to each of the seven hills around the city; Castelo, Graca, Monte, Penha de Franca, S.Pedro de Alcantara, Santa Catarina and Estrela.
Checklist
- Registration Fee:
$200 - Accommodation Placement Fee:
$200 - Airport Transfer:
$150 per way (Optional) - Insurance:
$30/week - Books & Materials:
INCLUDED
Notes
The school will be closed on all public holidays.
All enrollments require a non refundable $400 USD deposit to ensure space in our program.