Portuguese

Portuguese is a Romance language and is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, and several other countries in South America, and Africa. It is the official language of these countries and is spoken as a first or second language by an estimated 250 million people.

How hard is it to learn Portuguese?

Some aspects of Portuguese may be easier for English speakers to learn, such as its use of the Latin alphabet, which is familiar to many English speakers. However, Portuguese has a complex grammar and a rich vocabulary with many loanwords from other languages, which may present challenges for learners.

Portuguese is considered a relatively easy language to learn for English speakers. It is estimated that it may take an English speaker about 23 weeks of study, to reach proficiency in Portuguese.

Test Your Portuguese

Use our short placement test to determine your CEFR level in Portuguese.

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Vocabulary and Grammar

3 questions

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Reading Comprehension

3 questions

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Conversational Fluency

3 questions

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Listening Comprehension

3 questions

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💬 Vocabulary and Grammar

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📖 Reading Comprehension

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🗣️ Conversational Fluency

Prepare to speak for at least 30 seconds about the question below:

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👂 Listening Comprehension

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