Master Intermediate Portuguese in 3 months
Reach the B1 Level with a complete course that’ll teach you the Portuguese language and culture through an immersive story
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Can you relate to this?
You’ve learned the basics of Portuguese, but you’ve hit a plateau.
You can talk about simple topics but can’t go further in conversations.
You have a hard time understanding native speakers in real-life situations.
You can’t find materials that teach you the language the way native speakers speak it.
If you can relate to any of this and want to develop real confidence speaking Portuguese, then you’ve come to the right place!
What STUDENTS say about MY COURSES
Check out what other students who have purchased the course are saying!
As always, thank you so much, Leo! Your B1 Course is really great!
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Stephen Fabian
United States 🇺🇸
You're the third teacher to explain the personal infinitive to me - but the first one who actually made me understand it. Thank you!
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Donald Tinker
United States 🇺🇸
I’m really enjoying the step-by-step unlocking of each module of the B1 Course - it helps me solidify each lesson before moving on. If I had immediate access to everything, I know I’d end up rushing through it too quickly.
And I loved the explanation about contractions with object pronouns - it all makes sense now when I see them in messages!
Muriel Mazure
Netherlands 🇳🇱
I really enjoy Leo's podcasts, but I needed something more interactive - and the B1 Intermediate Course was perfect. I liked the format, David’s story was really interesting, and the grammar and Cultural Moments were very useful. I recommend it to anyone looking to improve their intermediate level of Portuguese. Thank you!
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Robert F. Murphy
Ireland 🇮🇪
The B1 Course is very well put together. It’s great that it follows a storyline - David’s story - with vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation sections along the way. I also really appreciated how you brought us closer to Portuguese culture and history through the Cultural Moments. I would recommend this course to anyone who loves Portugal or the Portuguese language.
Miren Ormaetxea
Spain 🇪🇸
Hi Leo, I did Erasmus in Aveiro in 2017 and fell in love with the country and its culture! I just wanted to say that I’m really enjoying your B1 Course! Thank you so much for everything. I really admire your work! Thank you!
Barbara Pollak
Austria 🇦🇹
I really enjoyed the Cultural Moments in the B1 Course. I hope more people who visit Portugal take the time to learn a bit of Portuguese and also look into ways to help with the challenges that exist. Thank you so much for the course!
I loved the style of the lessons - they’re short, clearly explained, and easy to follow, even for beginners. It’s great to be able to learn from a native Portuguese speaker and hear the language used naturally. I also found it really helpful to repeat the sentences out loud and hear how they’re pronounced correctly. I feel like I’m finally gaining the confidence to speak and understand Portuguese better.
Cheryl Gourley
United States 🇺🇸
I consider the B1 Course perfect, with all the materials and videos.
I’ve already completed the B1 course and took the final test, scoring 95 out of 100.
It’s the best course I’ve ever taken. I really appreciate your teaching style, the variety of content, the detailed explanations, the repetition, and the tips and suggestions on how to study. Congratulations to you and the team!
Rajaa Sertin
Lebanon 🇱🇧
I really enjoyed the B1 Course because it’s very well structured. One big plus is how methodical it is - there are videos, virtual conversations, crossword puzzles, and I especially liked the concept of exercises corrected by ChatGPT. It’s amazing and works really well.
Another highlight is the chapter breakdowns. You give examples, explain things clearly, go over everything again, and give feedback. It really helped me a lot!
Hajo Kuppel
Germany 🇩🇪
A Journey Through Portugal
Reach the B1 Level through an immersive story that’ll teach you the Portuguese language and culture
An immersive story in 8 chapters
Follow the adventures of David, a Lusophile who gets the chance to travel to Portugal for the first time in his life. Every chapter is presented in audio format along with a transcript, a glossary of the most important words, and an English translation
Full chapter breakdowns
Each chapter is analyzed in a 20-30 minute video lesson where I break down the plot and explain the vocabulary used
Grammar applied to real life
Grammar lessons where you’ll learn to use grammar as a tool to express yourself naturally, instead of seeing it as a complicated puzzle
80+ exercises & activities
Test your progress with over 80 exercises and fun activities as you advance through the course!
Cultural moments
Language isn’t just grammar, words and sentences, it’s also culture! Each module has a YouTube-style mini-documentary about a specific aspect of Portuguese culture. Just sit back and enjoy!
ANYTIME ANYWHERE
Follow the lessons on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, and download the PDFs and audio files to listen offline
LIFETIME ACCESS
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the course, as well as to all future updates and new lessons and exercises
COURSE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate after taking the final test
How will this course help you improve your Portuguese?
An engaging story
This course follows a relatable story that makes learning enjoyable. You’ll connect with the characters and their experiences, making Portuguese more meaningful and fun.
Grammar applied to real life
Instead of memorizing rules, you’ll see grammar in action, learning how to use it as a tool to express yourself naturally in Portuguese.
Progressive learning
Each lesson builds on the previous one, ensuring a smooth and natural progression. New concepts are introduced gradually, reinforcing what you already know.
Revisiting key concepts
Important language concepts are revisited throughout the course to strengthen your learning naturally.
WHY LEARN THROUGH A story
The magic pill in language learning is comprehensible input—content that’s just challenging enough to push us forward but not so difficult that it becomes frustrating.
But that’s only half of the formula! We learn best when the content is interesting, captivating, and meaningful. And the way the human brain is most engaged is when listening to a story!
You won't be able to stop
You’ll be hooked on David's journey, just like with a book or TV show. Your curiosity will drive you forward, helping you learn naturally
Emotion-fueled memorization
Emotions enhance memory. When a story resonates with you, you’ll retain vocabulary and grammar effortlessly
Context-based learning
The story comes first—you’ll absorb words and grammar in real conversations, not in artificial and lifeless dialogue
Relatable, real-life scenarios
David’s experiences mirror real-life situations you’ll face when traveling to Portugal. Live through him and learn as he does!
What’s inside the course
Below is an overview of every module and lesson in this course, so that you know exactly what you're getting! Click on the modules to see the lessons inside
Introductory Module
- Welcome to the course “A Journey through Portugal”
- How this course is organized
- How to learn with this course
- My approach to learning vocabulary and grammar
- Meet the course creators
- Frequently asked questions
Module 1 - The invitation
- 1.1 - Introduction to Module 1
- 1.2 - Chapter 1: The invitation
- 1.3 - Chapter 1 analysis
- 1.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 1.5 - Grammar lesson: Reported speech
- 1.6 - Grammar exercises
- 1.7 - Phonetics lesson: The combinations CH, NH, and LH
- 1.8 - Cultural Moment: Portuguese emigrant communities
- 1.9 - Activity: Telling news
- 1.10 - Module 1 summary
- Module 1 Q&A space
Module 2 - Anticipation
- 2.1 - Introduction to Module 2
- 2.2 - Chapter 2: Anticipation
- 2.3 - Chapter 2 analysis
- 2.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 2.5 - Grammar lesson: The Subjunctive Mood
- 2.6 - Grammar exercises
- 2.7 - Phonetics lesson: The nasal diphthongs ÃO and ÕE
- 2.8 - Cultural Moment: Tourism and Hospitality in Portugal
- 2.9 - Activity: Preparing the trip
- 2.10 - Module 2 summary
- Module 2 Q&A space
Module 3 - Life in Lisbon
- 3.1 - Introduction to Module 3
- 3.2 - Chapter 3: Life in Lisbon
- 3.3 - Chapter 3 analysis
- 3.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 3.5 - Grammar lesson: The Simple Past and the Imperfect Tense
- 3.6 - Grammar lesson: The prepositions DE and EM
- 3.7 - Grammar exercises
- 3.8 - Cultural Moment: A Day in Lisbon
- 3.9 - Activity: Travel diary
- 3.10 - Module 3 summary
- Module 3 Q&A space
Module 4 - An exciting plan
- 4.1 - Introduction to Module 4
- 4.2 - Chapter 4: An exciting plan
- 4.3 - Chapter 4 analysis
- 4.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 4.5 - Grammar lesson: The Future in Portuguese
- 4.6 - Grammar lesson: The prepositions POR, PARA and A
- 4.7 - Grammar exercises
- 4.8 - Phonetics lesson: The nasal diphthongs ÃE and UI
- 4.9 - Cultural Moment: The 12 Historical Villages of Portugal
- 4.10 - Activity: Your dream trip
- 4.11 - Module 4 summary
- Module 4 Q&A space
Module 5 - Disagreement on the road
- 5.1 - Introduction to Module 5
- 5.2 - Chapter 5: Disagreement on the road
- 5.3 - Chapter 5 analysis
- 5.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 5.5 - Grammar lesson: The Personal Infinitive
- 5.6 - Grammar lesson: 'Porquê', 'porque' and 'por que'
- 5.7 - Grammar exercises
- 5.8 - Phonetics lesson: Words that end in -e
- 5.9 - Cultural Moment: Rural Portugal
- 5.10 - Activity: Expressing opinions
- 5.11 - Module 5 summary
- Module 5 Q&A space
Module 6 - An unexpected encounter
- 6.1 - Introduction to Module 6
- 6.2 - Chapter 6: An unexpected encounter
- 6.3 - Chapter 6 analysis
- 6.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 6.5 - Grammar lesson: The Conditional Mood
- 6.6 - Grammar exercises
- 6.7 - Phonetics lesson: Vowel reduction
- 6.8 - Cultural Moment: Wine in Portugal
- 6.9 - Activity: Giving advice
- 6.10 - Module 6 summary
- Module 6 Q&A space
Module 7 - Back in Lisbon
- 7.1 - Introduction to Module 7
- 7.2 - Chapter 7: Back in Lisbon
- 7.3 - Chapter 7 analysis
- 7.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 7.5 - Grammar lesson: The Present Perfect Continuous
- 7.6 - Grammar lesson: Object pronouns
- 7.7 - Grammar exercises
- 7.8 - Phonetics lesson: Linking words
- 7.9 - Cultural Moment: Portuguese Literature
- 7.10 - Activity: Dear diary
- 7.11 - Module 7 summary
- Module 7 Q&A space
Module 8 - Saint Anthony’s Day
- 8.1 - Introduction to Module 8
- 8.2 - Chapter 8: Saint Anthony's Day
- 8.3 - Chapter 8 analysis
- 8.4 - Vocabulary exercises
- 8.5 - Grammar lesson: The Past Perfect Tense
- 8.6 - Grammar lesson: Indefinite pronouns
- 8.7 - Grammar exercises
- 8.8 - Cultural Moment: Popular Saints' Festivals
- 8.9 - Activity:
- 8.10 - Module 8 summary
- Module 8 Q&A space
Module 9 - Your story continues...
- 9.1 - Introduction to Module 9
- 9.2 - Narrating experiences
- 9.3 - Asking for and providing information
- 9.4 - Expressing doubt and uncertainty
- 9.5 - Defending a point of view / opinion
- 9.6 - Talking about possibilities and hypothetical situations
- 9.7 - Giving advice and suggesting solutions
- 9.8 - Module 9 summary
- Module 9 Q&A space
Module 10 - Test Preparation
- Introduction to Module 10
- 1: Reading Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension exercises
- 2: Written Production
- Written Production exercises
- 3: Listening Comprehension
- Listening Comprehension exercises
- 4: Speaking
- Speaking exercises
- Final test
- How to keep learning Portuguese
Intermediate
15 chapters
80+ min
3-Month Program with 10 modules
A story in 8 audio chapters
Downloadable PDFs with transcript, glossary, lesson summaries and an English translation
80+ exercises
8 mini-documentaries about Portuguese culture
Final test and Completion Certificate
Email support by Leo
Lifetime Access to course materials
Olá, sou o leo!
Olá! My name is Leonardo, and I’m your Portuguese teacher! I’ve helped thousands of students learn through my podcasts and YouTube videos, where I explore Portuguese culture and break down complex language concepts into simple explanations.
This course brings together all my experience, offering an engaging blend of language and culture that will help you improve your Portuguese naturally.
What you will experience
At an intermediate level, you'll experience fulfilling interactions and practical real-world benefits
Better comprehension
Follow conversations, media and understand written text more easily
Natural conversations
Express your opinions, describe your experiences, and use natural, everyday language
Cultural experiences
Understand cultural nuances, jokes, and traditions, making your time in Portugal much more enjoyable
Foundation for fluency
Strengthen your language foundation, enabling you to advance to higher proficiency levels (B2 and beyond)
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who’s learning Portuguese as a foreign language and wants to reach or solidify the B1 Level — Intermediate
It’s perfect for you if
You have a basic knowledge of Portuguese (A2 level) and want to build a solid foundation
You want to learn Portuguese naturally through exposure to an interesting story suited to your level
You’re interested in not just learning Portuguese, but also getting to know Portugal and its culture.
You can understand about 50% of my YouTube videos with the help of subtitles.
It’s not for you if
Your level is too advanced (a solid B2 or above on the CEFR scale)
Your level is too low — You have a very hard time understanding my YouTube videos
You don’t want to study at home at your own pace.
You prefer boring materials
JOIN THE PROGRAM TODAY!
Reach the B1 Level by following a structured 3-month program!
Join my Intermediate Course and reach the B1 Level in Portuguese. If you're not satisfied within 30 days, I'll refund your money.
Have Any questions?
Find the answers to common questions about the B1 Program.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for those with a basic knowledge of Portuguese who want to reach a solid B1 (intermediate) level. It’s also great for low-intermediate learners looking to strengthen their skills.
What if I’m not sure about my level?
If you have a basic knowledge of Portuguese and can understand around 50% of my YouTube videos with subtitles, this course is likely a good fit for you.
You can also take the placement test on my website—if you score at A2 or B1, then this is the right course for you.
Or send me an email at contact@portuguesewithleo.com, and I’ll help you figure out if this course is the right level for you!
Are the lessons live or pre-recorded?
All lessons are pre-recorded with subtitles in Portuguese and English, plus accompanying PDFs. You can watch them anytime, as many times as you want, at your own pace!
What language are the videos in?
The videos are entirely in Portuguese, so you can immerse yourself in the language from the start. But don’t worry! I speak clearly and slowly, and every lesson includes subtitles in both English and Portuguese.
What happens when I join the course?
You’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to access the course, along with instructions on how to get started. The first module will be available immediately, and new modules will be unlocked weekly.
How long do I have access to the course for?
Once you've signed up, you have lifetime access to the course, which means you can revisit the lessons whenever you'd like and benefit from any future updates at no extra cost.
Can I use the course certificate for Portuguese citizenship?
No, the certificate from this course cannot be used for Portuguese citizenship applications. Portugal requires an official A2-level exam called CIPLE (Certificado Inicial de Português Língua Estrangeira), which is issued by CAPLE (Centro de Avaliação de Português Língua Estrangeira).
However, this course follows the same CEFR standards (Common European Framework of Reference) used in official exams, ensuring that you develop your Portuguese in a structured and effective way. By reaching the B1 level, you’ll be well-prepared for the official exam, and also gain confidence in real-life conversations, work, and daily interactions in Portugal.
Why is the price in US dollars and not in other currencies?
The platform I use to host the course, Teachable, does not support automatic currency conversion. Since I have students from all over the world, I had to choose a single currency, and USD is the most practical option as it is the global reserve currency.
Additionally, Teachable only allows PayPal payments for courses priced in USD. If I offered the course in any other currency, PayPal would not be available as a payment method.
What’s the refund policy?
If for any reason you don't like the course, you have 30 days to send me an email at contact@portuguesewithleo.com and i'll issue a full refund, no questions asked
Do you have more questions?
Send me an email at contact@portuguesewithleo.com
I normally answer within 24-36 hours.