Learn Portuguese through
real-life stories & conversations, and tailored personal guidance
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Portuguese with nerdy joy—for language lovers who want clarity and shortcuts to fluency.
My Extensive Courses are practical, structured, and engaging programs designed to help you actively speak Portuguese, with engaging topics that will thrill you + methods that will reduce your language anxiety!
Twice a week, you’ll:
Speak in class & receive real-time correction ✅
Master verb tenses through real-life practice, not random examples 💬
Expand your communication in ways that stick 🧠
Finally feel confident, fluent, and independent 🎯
This is for you if…
… you want shortcuts to clarity, not endless grammar drills.
… you’d rather learn from real-life situations and conversations (than dry textbooks).
… you’re secretly a language nerd who is tired of feeling like a stranger in Portugal.
… you’re done complaining “Portuguese is hard” and ready to enjoy the challenge 🚀
🚀 Coming soon on January 2026
A1 Extensive Course
Start your Portuguese journey the smart way – with shortcuts that actually work👇
A1 Extensive Course
🗓️ Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 18h15 - 19h30 (Lisbon time)
💻 Online
🎁 Monthly bonuses 🎁
WhatsApp voting polls to decide your favorite topics!
Course Details:
Start Date: September 15, 2025
End Date: December 17, 2025
Duration: 3+ months
💰 Only €90/month
Important: If the group's pace and progress allow, we will advance to the A2 syllabus when possible, to maximize the value and learning outcomes throughout the course duration.
— How's the course?
✅ Live lessons – There’s always time for your questions!
✅ Small-sized group – A cozy learning environment capped at 4 participants where you get the attention and practice you need to thrive.
✅ Personalized feedback & attention – You won't get lost in the crowd! I'll personally guide you, answer your questions, and help you overcome any learning blocks.
✅ Real-life examples – No forced and unnatural textbook dialogues! You'll learn Portuguese the way it's actually spoken, with engaging exercises and cultural insights.
— What does it include?
✅ Recorded lessons
✅ Homework correction & feedback
✅ Exclusive WhatsApp group
✅ All materials in digital format
— Who's it for?
The A1 Beginner Course is designed for complete beginners who want to build a solid foundation in Portuguese from scratch.
This course introduces you to essential grammar, basic vocabulary, and fundamental communication skills.
With engaging lessons focused on practical, everyday Portuguese, you'll start speaking and understanding the language from day one with confidence and clarity! 🚀
After completing this course, you will…
Master essential grammar foundations and basic sentence structures
Feel confident introducing yourself and having simple conversations
Build a strong vocabulary for everyday situations (greetings, shopping, directions, etc.)
Understand and respond to common questions and requests
Navigate basic social interactions in Portuguese-speaking environments
— Payment Options:🏆 Full course
💰 €360 total — Save €100 vs monthly payments
💳 3 payments of €120 with Klarna
✅ Covers all 4 months📅 Monthly - €115/month
📧 Available by bank transfer only.
Please email me at hello@portuguesewithcat.com or WhatsApp me at 923 055 041
🚪 Leave anytime
💸 Total: €460🎯 Monthly payments include a placement consultation to ensure the perfect fit for your Portuguese level and goals.
Syllabus
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1st week:
Basic Grammar Foundations
The sounds in European Portuguese2nd week:
Introductions & greetings (Ser/estar, personal information)
The gender in Portuguese3rd week:
Describing people & things
Numbers & amounts
4th week:
Talking about family & relationships (Possessives, family vocabulary)
🎁 Bonus🎁
‘Escreve em português!’ Beginner-level Workbook -
1st week:
Asking and providing information & directions (Question words, location prepositions)
2nd week:
Ordering in Portuguese (The Courtesy Tense)
3rd week:
Food & dining (Likes/dislikes with gostar, restaurant vocabulary)
Describing habits & routines
4th week:
Asking and providing information & directions
Doing plans
🎁 Bonus🎁
Learning Portuguese with Music (eBook with translated lyrics) -
1st week:
Talking about past experiences (introduction to the Simple Past)
2nd week:
Time & scheduling (expressing time & making appointments)
3rd week:
Weather & seasons (Weather vocabulary, clothing)4th week:
Role-play conversation practice🎁 Bonus🎁
Soon -
COURSE WRAP-UP & REVISION
(Based on the voting poll from the students)
🎁 Bonus🎁
SOON
I’ve solved this for you:
Not enough time to attend every lesson?
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Recorded lessons to catch up anytime
Feeling lost & overwhelmed in group classes.
Small group (max 4) + real engagement + personalized homework
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Not knowing what kind of materials best suit me to learn.
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Personalized learning experience suited to your needs and goals.
Feeling stressed and self-conscious about your grammar mistakes.
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A mentor who corrects you kindly and celebrates every win
It includes:
Course feedback ♡
“ I am very glad that I found Cat. Her teaching style is engaging and effective, making learning Portuguese enjoyable and accessible.
She has been able to create a fun and supportive environment for us students to grow and improve our language skills. The pace and the group size are ideal.
I have seen significant progress in my Portuguese language abilities since starting classes and I am grateful for her dedication and useful tips to helping me speak Portuguese. Thank you for such an amazing learning experience!”
-Ribanna, Germany (A1/A2 Intensive Course)
“Catarina's program is great! Her teaching fits my learning style perfectly. Her passion for languages is contagious, and made me look forward to attending her classes even more.
She carefully curated the program, and made sure that we had fun learning through the different exercises that she asked us to do. My confidence in the Portuguese language has grown because of her!” -Ella, The Philippines (A1/A2 Intensive Course)
“I am thoroughly enjoying my Portuguese language course with Catarina!
She brings such enthusiasm and passion to each lesson, making learning a language as difficult as Portuguese enjoyable. The class has a wonderful dynamic, keeping everyone engaged and motivated.
I can already feel myself improving in both understanding and language abilities. I recommended Catarina to anyone looking to learn Portuguese in a fun and effective way!”
-Amanda, USA (A1/A2 Intensive Course)
FAQs
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You should watch the lesson recording and do the lesson activities/exercises over email, send them to Cat and you’ll receive correction and feedback in your inbox. 💌
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Great question! It depends on your level.
👉 Beginner level (A1–A2): I teach mainly in English. I’ve found that a fully immersive method (only Portuguese from day one) can feel overwhelming and discouraging for most adult learners at this stage.
👉 Intermediate level and above (B1+): From here on, we switch to Portuguese-only classes.
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Of course! You're welcome to join the online lesson at any time, but kindly avoid disrupting the ongoing class. Recordings will always be available, either if you are late or if you miss the lesson.
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Being conducted by a private tutor, the course does not offer official certification. However, it comprehensively covers the entire level syllabus on all areas of language fluency.
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If you ensure active participation in all the activities, you will see positive results and quick progress. If you adopt a passive attitude and expect improvements without effort, progress will be slower.
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If you are unsatisfied with the course, you have the right to quit at any time. No refund will be given for the paid monthly fee or fees.
In case of force majeure events, those will be addressed in good faith, considering all the circumstances.
Prazer, sou a Cat!
Hi there, and welcome!
I’m Catarina, a 32-year-old translator & Portuguese teacher passionate about simplifying European Portuguese.
I’ve been creating my unique teaching method that delivers immediate results, drawing inspiration from my experiences with over a thousand fantastic students across various language schools and the prestigious Institute for Portuguese Language and Culture (ICLP) in Lisbon.
Terms & Conditions
1. Course(s) Description:
Portuguese with Cat offers language courses designed for learners interested in acquiring proficiency in Portuguese at various levels. These courses focus on developing essential vocabulary, mastering grammar rules, and enhancing conversational skills to ensure good language proficiency.
2. Method of Instruction:
The courses will be conducted exclusively through online sessions on Google Meets. Students are responsible for ensuring they have a stable internet connection and the necessary software for participation.
3. Schedule and Attendance:
Lesson schedules will be agreed in advance. It is the responsibility of the student to attend the agreed-upon sessions punctually.
In case of delay on behalf of the student, the student should enter the online classroom without interrupting or disturbing the ongoing lesson.
4. Course Payment:
The course fee covers the entire duration of the enrolled course and must be paid in full before commencement. The teacher will provide payment instructions and deadlines upon enrollment confirmation.
5. Cancellation and Lesson Rescheduling:
a) Cancellation by the Student:
As recordings for each lesson are made available, there is no cancellation fee for students for missed lessons.
If the student is not satisfied with the course, he/she has the right to quit the course at any time.
b) Cancellation by the Teacher:
If the teacher needs to cancel a lesson due to health reasons, the teacher undertakes to provide an alternative date for the missed lesson. The rescheduled lesson will be offered on either: a) The next available regular schedule or b) At a time determined through a class-wide voting poll, with the most voted time being selected.
6. Refund Policy:
If the student is not satisfied with the course, no refund will be given for the paid course fee.
Refunds for course fees are not available. In case of "force majeure" events, those will be addressed in good faith, considering all the circumstances.
7. Dismissal Policy:
The teacher retains the right to dismiss a student from single lessons and/or the entire course in the event of behavior deemed rude or disrespectful (behaviour that disrupts the normal functioning of the lessons). Such decisions will be made solely at the discretion of the teacher, and no refunds will be provided in the case of dismissal.
8. Intellectual Property:
All course materials provided by Portuguese with Cat are protected by copyright. Reproduction or distribution of course materials without explicit permission is strictly prohibited.
9. Privacy Policy:
Portuguese with Cat will handle any personal information collected during the course of the lessons in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Student information will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of delivering the language course.
10. Changes to Terms and Conditions:
The teacher reserves the right to make changes to these terms and conditions. Students will be notified of any changes at least 48 hours in advance.
11. Governing Law:
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Portuguese Republic. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Portugal.
Any questions?
WhatsApp or email me 👇
📱 +351 923 055 041
💌 hello@portuguesewithcat.com