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Brazilian Portuguese Lessons – Trial Lesson

Are you ready to take your Brazilian Portuguese language skills to the next level?

Try a Trial Lesson with Street Smart Brazil and discover why so many people have trusted us for over 14 years!

Our professional teachers offer customized online lessons for all levels, designed to help you reach your language goals.

Here’s why learning Brazilian Portuguese from Street Smart Brazil is a great idea!

  • Customized instruction from highly-trained teachers: Learn from the best native Brazilian Portuguese speakers who also speak English fluently.
  • Flexible schedule: Book a lesson whenever works best for you, including weekends!
  • We do what apps cannot do: Practice speaking in real conversations with an experienced instructor to gain fluency and confidence.

Why take a Trial Lesson, you ask?

  • Get the taste of actual classes: Original class materials are provided. You get to practice your Portuguese for 30 minutes and learn something new.
  • Check if we are a good match: A Trial Lesson allows you to test-drive our service, so you can purchase lessons with confidence.
  • … you have nothing to lose!

And I promise that you will learn something new in your 30-minute Portuguese trial lesson, whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.

Take the first step towards mastering the Brazilian Portuguese language today – book a 30-minute Portuguese Trial Lesson with Street Smart Brazil!

Upon completing the purchase, you will get access to the booking tool.

What if we do not have teachers available to you at a convenient time? It has never happened in 14 years in business. If it happens to you, you will get a full refund, of course.

Only US$15.00

1 Trial Lesson per person is our policy. Obrigada.

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Brazilian Portuguese Lessons via Skype - Trial Lesson

Why choose Street Smart Brazil

You will quickly see the difference it makes when you learn with experienced instructors and great learning materials.

  1. Learn with well-trained, professional teachers who are native speakers of Brazilian Portuguese, fluent in English, and who know how to teach Portuguese in a simple way.
  2. Challenging schedule? No problem. We offer you all the flexibility you need, including weekend lessons.
  3. Booking is easy. Our booking software will show you our availability in your time zone.
  4. Original class materials are included at no additional cost.

We have been teaching Portuguese online since 2008, helping learners around the globe speak our beautiful language with ease.

We do what apps cannot do for you

To learn a language, you need to speak it, period. Just like you need to drive a car to learn how to drive, and the same way you need to cook to learn how to cook.

Similarly, to speak another language, you need to speak it.

There is only so much that apps, videos, and books can do for you.

To speak naturally and to fully develop your listening skills, you need to practice your Portuguese in real-life situations, carrying out natural conversations.

Get all the practice you need with our one-on-one Portuguese lessons via video meetings.

You get your own private Brazilian Portuguese teacher, and you can learn from anywhere.

Top 3 benefits of our one-on-one Portuguese lessons

1. Learn what you want. Whether you want to build customized vocabulary in topics of your interest, practice conversation, or focus on your writing, your tutor will customize your Portuguese lessons to your level and goals.

2. Enjoy more practice. With one-on-one Portuguese lessons it’s all about you. You will be 100% engaged with your instructor and will be able to make the most out of your lessons.

3. Learn at your own pace. With one-on-one Portuguese lessons you don’t have to wait for anyone or rush to keep up with others. Come as you are and let us help you advance toward your goals.

The best placement test is a trial lesson

We all know that placement tests aren’t that great. You might read and write well, but have a harder time speaking or understanding your Brazilian friends. Instead of a placement test, book a 30-minute Portuguese Trial Lesson and test-drive our service. At the end of the session your teacher will know more about your goals and skills than any standardized test could ever tell. Your instructor will work with you from the start to develop a course of learning that meets your needs and delivers your goals.

Get Started Today

It is easy to get started:

1. Purchase a Trial Lesson ↑

2. You will be redirected to the booking page. If you aren’t, click on the Book Your Lesson link (you will get the link upon completing the purchase)

3. Book your lesson online. It is that easy!

After booking, you will receive a welcome email from your instructor. This email contains all the information you need for your lesson, including lesson materials.

1 Trial Session per client is our policy, por favor.

Speak Portuguese with ease!

Street Smart Brazil has been incredible. As someone who is focused on international business as a profession and a passion, learning languages has always been critical in helping me bridge cultures and really get to know people. I’ve worked with dozens of language teachers in my life and Street Smart Brazil’s conversation class stands out as one of the best ways to learn, not to mention the most convenient.

— Jessica

Are your instructors native speakers of Brazilian Portuguese?
Yes, absolutely! All of Street Smart Brazil’s language instructors are native speakers of Brazilian Portuguese, born and raised in Brazil. Additionally, our instructors are fluent in English and college educated. They have professional experience in Brazil and abroad, and are trained with the Street Smart Brazil approach to deliver an excellent learning experience. They are also very friendly and passionate about sharing our language and culture. Meet our instructors here. 
I don’t like to study or read online. Can I really learn Portuguese via webcam? How does it work?
Our webcam lessons are as effective as lessons in person. You meet with your instructor real-time, face to face, in a video-conference. You will be totally engaged with your instructor. We use Skype or Google Hangouts with video. Both are free. You can see and hear your instructor just as if she were sitting across from you. You will receive your class materials ahead of time via email. You can print them or have them on your screen during your lesson. And we use the chat screen as our white board. We invite you to book a trial session to see for yourself how well it works.
I am very busy. How often do I need to have classes?

You can take classes whenever you have time to fit them in your schedule. When you choose one-on-one lessons, you can set your pace. With that said, consistency and practice are key to learning and developing fluency. We recommend starting with at least 1 hour per week. Practicing regularly between meetings will speed up the learning process.

If you are getting ready to take the Celpe-Bras exam, how often you take classes will depend on how soon your test is and how advanced your Portuguese is.

Is Portuguese difficult to learn?
Learning a language is challenging, but Portuguese is not particularly difficult. The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the US Department of State says Portuguese is among the easiest languages to learn, side by side with Spanish. Their scale of difficulty is based on the length of time it typically takes to achieve General Professional Proficiency in speaking and reading. You can learn more about this here.

Other articles that share this point of view that Portuguese is a very learnable language:

We encourage you to try for yourself!

Do I have to pay a registration fee?
No, there is no registration fee and no charge for class materials. You just pay for your lessons.
Do I need to purchase class material and books?

The quality and variety of class materials that we use cannot be found in any other Portuguese language course. We use our exclusive original content workbook in combination with materials from textbooks, the web, and other resources. There is no additional charge for the materials. We believe that you will learn better by using a variety of learning tools.

With that said, if you are interested in buying a book, we have a review of the best books to learn Portuguese on our website. You will also find a list of additional materials including books, movies, and CDs at our Amazon Store.

Will I have homework and material to study between sessions?
Yes, you will always have study materials and homework. The more you practice between sessions, the faster your Portuguese will advance. With that said, we understand that many of our clients are very busy. How much homework you will do between sessions is a personal decision. We are here to help. If you cannot do any homework, your instructor will work with you through the exercises during your sessions. That is perfectly fine too.
What is the difference between Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese from Portugal?

There are differences in pronunciation and grammar between Brazilian Portuguese and Continental Portuguese. The main difference is in pronunciation. Imagine a foreigner learning English in the US and then traveling to England or Australia. This person will need to adjust to how the language sounds in the new country. The same is true for Brazilian and European Portuguese.

For additional insight into this issue, we recommend reading the blog posts below. They were written by an American who learned Brazilian Portuguese and then moved to Portugal:

The best way to choose which language you should learn is by considering who you will be communicating with when using the language. If you will be communicating with Brazilians, then Brazilian Portuguese would be the best option.

What is your lesson cancellation policy?

For one-on-one lessons, you need to inform us of any cancelations or changes in schedule at least 48 hours before your class. This is because last-minute notices do not allow us to fill the time slot saved for you. Please call or send a text message directly to your instructor if you need to cancel or change a class. More advance notice is appreciated. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Pacific.

Lessons canceled without a 48-hour advance notice will be charged. No-shows will be charged.

When you cancel a lesson with 48-hour notice you have a nonrefundable credit for a makeup class. Credits are valid for 45 days from the original date of the cancelled lesson. After 45 days credits will be forfeited. This applies to all payment plans.

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