Complete Portuguese Course: Portuguese for Beginners

Module 1: Pronunciation & Alphabet

⏳ 30 minutes

• Portuguese alphabet overview and clear articulation of vowels vs. nasal sounds

• Liaison rules and practicing “ç,” “lh,” “nh,” and “rr”

Module 2: Greetings & Basic Conversations

⏳ 45 minutes

• Saying “Olá,” “Como vai?,” “Prazer em conhecer,” and formal vs. informal address

• Key courtesy phrases: por favor, obrigado/obrigada, com licença

Module 3: Nouns, Articles & Adjectives

⏳ 1 hour

• Definite and indefinite articles (o, a, os, as / um, uma, uns, umas)

• Gender and plural formation; adjective agreement in gender and number

Module 4: Present Tense Verbs & Sentence Structure

⏳ 1 hour

• Conjugating regular –ar, –er, –ir verbs; essential irregulars: ser, estar, ter, ir

• Forming affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences

Module 5: Past & Future Tenses

⏳ 1 hour

• Pretérito perfeito and pretérito imperfeito forms for common verbs

• Simple future tense (futuro do presente) and expressing plans

Module 6: Everyday Vocabulary & Dialogues

⏳ 1 hour

• Themes: numbers, days, months, family, food, directions, time expressions

• Role-play: ordering in a café, asking for directions, making appointments

Module 7: Listening & Speaking Practice

⏳ 45 minutes

• Native-speed dialogues with comprehension exercises

• Shadowing drills and fill-in-the-blank listening quizzes

Module 8: Practical Review & Next Steps

⏳ 30 minutes

• Mixed-module quiz, writing prompts, and speaking assignment

• Resources for continued learning: Portuguese media, apps, and language partners

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