Learn to speak Portuguese confidently and comfortably in everyday situations with this free online course on Alison.com.

If you want to learn how to speak Portuguese in a relatively short time, this course is for you. Julie Gualianono, the publisher of this course, has worked with her country's Secretary of International Relations and collaborated with several embassies. She is also fluent in six languages and has several language courses. With her simple language learning system, you can master Portuguese and conduct proper conversations with regular practice.

We begin by clarifying the correct constructions and pronunciations of the letters that make up the Portuguese alphabet before examining numbers and colours. You will then learn the Portuguese names for the days of the week, months and seasons. We provide vocabulary to help you discuss professions, animals and family members, along with their correct pronunciations. We also examine the Portuguese vocabulary used to identify selected countries along with their ethnicities and languages.

The course explains how to describe human anatomy in Portuguese. We study common greetings in Portuguese and review words that describe different human emotions and attitudes. Finally, we provide common Portuguese phrases used to give directions in restaurants, hospitals, shops and other settings. After a few hours of lessons and regular practice, you will be able to read, write and communicate in Portuguese confidently. Sign up for this course today.