Learn Portuguese Free — AI Lessons, Practice & Quizzes
Learn Portuguese free with Appmo's AI tutor: adaptive lessons, quizzes, starter phrases, and the common mistakes to avoid. Category I for English speakers (~600–750 hours) — quick to start, with nasal sounds to master.
Portuguese is spoken across Brazil, Portugal, and parts of Africa by over 250 million people. With Appmo you'll learn Brazilian or European Portuguese, with the differences made clear — lessons and quizzes generated on demand that adapt to your level.
Category I for English speakers (~600–750 hours) — quick to start, with nasal sounds to master.
What you'll learn in Portuguese
- Brazilian vs. European pronunciation and vocabulary, shown side by side
- Nasal vowels (ã, õ) and the sounds that set Portuguese apart from Spanish
- The personal infinitive — a verb form unique to Portuguese
- Travel and conversation phrases tuned to the variety you choose
Portuguese phrases to know
- Olá — Hello
- Obrigado / Obrigada — Thank you (m / f speaker)
- Por favor — Please
- Quanto custa? — How much is it?
- Não entendo — I don't understand
- Onde é a casa de banho? — Where is the bathroom?
Common mistakes learning Portuguese
Learners coming from Spanish assume the two are interchangeable — they're close on paper but sound very different, especially the nasal vowels and European Portuguese's reduced vowels. A common slip: 'obrigado' vs. 'obrigada' changes with the speaker's gender, not the listener's. Appmo keeps Brazilian and European clearly separated so you don't mix them.
Frequently asked questions
Should I learn Brazilian or European Portuguese?
It depends on your goal — Brazil for the larger population and media, Portugal for Europe. Appmo flags where accent, vocabulary, and grammar diverge so you learn the one you'll actually use.
If I know Spanish, is Portuguese easier?
Yes for reading and vocabulary, but the pronunciation is a real adjustment — the nasal and reduced vowels are quite different. Appmo leans on the overlap and focuses your effort on the sounds.