30 Best Apps To Learn Portuguese (Brazilian and European)

Pimsleur

Brazilian and European Portuguese

I initially left out Pimsleur for Portuguese because their courses were incredibly pricey—over $500 for a one-time purchase. However, they recently introduced a subscription plan that brings the cost down to less than $20 per month. This makes Pimsleur much more affordable and a solid option for Portuguese learners now. What sets Pimsleur apart from other courses is its emphasis on communication skills, particularly speaking and listening. In each lesson, you’ll engage actively by speaking Portuguese as you listen to dialogues from native speakers. While Pimsleur users typically develop strong speaking abilities in both Brazilian and European Portuguese, grammar isn’t covered at all, so that’s something to keep in mind.

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Ouino

Ouino Portuguese offers a highly flexible and customizable language-learning experience, covering essential areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and verb conjugation. The program teaches Portuguese through the Brazilian accent, known for being easier to understand, while also incorporating Portugal grammar variants to ensure learners can communicate effectively across all Portuguese-speaking regions. Its interactive approach allows users to adjust lesson speed and repetition, making it ideal for self-directed learners who prefer a tailored experience. Additionally, the one-time payment for lifetime access adds to its cost-effectiveness.

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Lingodeer

Brazilian Portuguese

LingoDeer has become one of my go-to apps for Brazilian Portuguese. The lessons are well-organized, with exercises that reinforce concepts in a logical sequence. What I appreciate most is the way it balances challenge with engagement; the exercises are short, highly gamified, and demand a bit more critical thinking than other apps like Duolingo. Unlike Duolingo, where you might get by with a lucky guess, LingoDeer pushes you to truly understand the material. It’s an excellent way to build a strong foundation in Brazilian Portuguese.

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Babbel Portuguese

Brazilian Portuguese

Babbel is a widely-used online language-learning platform with over a million active users. The Babbel Portuguese course is designed to help learners reach conversational fluency in Brazilian Portuguese as efficiently as possible, using a mix of exercises and spaced repetition for reinforcement. The lessons are well-structured, engaging, and relatively inexpensive, making it a strong option for learners aiming to build practical Portuguese skills. While it won’t be efficient as you make your way through Rio, it will help you get conversational.

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PortuguesePod101

Brazilian Portuguese

PortuguesePod101 could also fit in the general courses category. I’ve included it here because the majority of its content is audio, lessons taking the form of a podcast.

The lessons focus on Brazilian Portuguese and span the beginner to advanced levels, progressing logically from one to the next. The amount of English in each lesson decreases as you reach more advanced levels. Grammar and cultural notes are also included, which adds value to the app.

While the design of PortuguesePod101 could be improved, the quality of its content makes it a worthy resource.

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LingQ

Brazilian and European Portuguese

LingQ is a popular app for reading and listening to content in multiple languages, including both Brazilian and European Portuguese. You’ll find a wide range of lessons, podcasts (with transcripts), articles, and more, catering to learners of all levels. One interesting feature in this app how it color-codes words. When you start, all the words are highlighted in blue. As you read, words change color based on whether you mark them as “known” or look up their meaning. It’s kind of cool to track how many words you know and visualize how difficult a piece of text is. Much of the content is user-generated, coming from a variety of sources, and it’s organized by difficulty, so you can easily find materials that match your level. Another great feature is the ability to import your own texts. I’ve used LingQ to add full books that I’ve found online and found it to be a very convenient way to practice reading.

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Beelinguapp

Brazilian and European Portuguese

Beelinguapp offers a unique way to explore multiple languages by providing side-by-side texts. Users can read stories while referencing either the native text or its translation, with the option to listen as the text is highlighted in karaoke mode. While the app doesn’t allow word-by-word translations, understanding sentence-level meaning often makes individual words easier to deduce. Initially focused on children’s stories, the app has expanded to include articles on topics like science, technology, and culture—perfect for learners who might dream of one day reading classic Portuguese literature or enjoying a fado lyric in its original form. With some content available for free and premium features unlocked through a small fee, Beelinguapp is an accessible tool for language learners.

Pimsleur

Brazilian and European Portuguese

One of the most popular language learning resources, Pimsleur offers both Brazilian and European variants. Its courses are audio based and focus heavily on developing listening and speaking skills, with less grammar writing and reading instruction. Pimsleur provides over 50 language courses, and majority of the material is taught through immersive audio lessons, helping learners build a practical, conversational foundation in Portuguese.

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Speechling

Brazilian Portuguese

One of the best ways to practice pronunciation is by mimicking native speakers. Speechling recognizes this method and centers exercises around the concept. Using the platform will give you plenty of chances to record yourself speaking Portuguese with the intention of perfecting your pronunciation. What makes this platform extra cool is that you can submit recordings of yourself to be evaluated by native Portuguese speakers. It’s hard to beat receiving personalized feedback from a human when it comes to pronunciation! The platform is free to use for a limited number of recordings each month. Signing up for a subscription unlocks unlimited recordings to send for feedback. Save 10% on a subscription to Speechling with the coupon code ‘ALR123’.

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italki

Brazilian and European Portuguese

For Portuguese learners, italki is one of our top resources. Though it’s best known as a place to find online tutors, it also has a free feature that many overlook: the Exercise section. This tool allows you to post a journal entry or answer a prompt in Portuguese, and native speakers or other proficient users can provide corrections and feedback. It’s a fantastic way to refine your writing and get practical feedback from Portuguese native speakers. It works really well but depends on people willing to help each other out, so be sure to do the same and give feedback to other language learners. Plus, first-time users get a $10 credit with their initial purchase!

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Clozemaster

Brazilian Portuguese 

Clozemaster has a nostalgic, 90s video game vibe and focuses heavily on building vocabulary in context by introducing words within full sentences rather than in isolation. This approach makes it easier to remember new Portuguese vocabulary and grasp how words are used naturally. The exercises are straightforward—mostly fill-in-the-blank or multiple-choice—but the app adds a fun, gamified twist with points and leaderboards to keep users engaged. While there’s a premium version, most learners will find the free option offers a lot of value for building their Portuguese vocabulary. While you won’t be discussing art at MASP with local art enthusiasts, you will develop an extensive vocabulary to use in everyday conversations.

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Memrise

Brazilian and European Portuguese

Memrise is a hugely popular app for language learning, including both Brazilian and European Portuguese. While it organizes content into various courses covering a broad range of topics, it’s particularly effective for building vocabulary. The app functions as a gamified flashcard system that uses spaced repetition to help you retain new Portuguese words over the long term. There’s a vast selection of courses to choose from, including official Memrise courses and many created by users, so quality and content may vary. There is a premium version, but most users will find more than enough value in the free version of Memrise.

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italki

Brazilian and European Portuguese

italki is easily the best place to find a Portuguese tutor and a solid option for connecting with language exchange partners. One of the biggest advantages is that you can book lessons directly with teachers, making it much more affordable and flexible than other platforms. Currently, there are hundreds of Portuguese teachers on italki, many of whom offer classes for under $10 per hour. Teachers are divided into two categories: professional teachers with qualifications and community tutors who don’t have formal teaching credentials. Community tutors tend to charge less and usually offer more informal, conversation-based classes. In addition to tutoring, italki is also a fantastic platform for finding language exchange partners. Many users post looking for practice partners, and adding or messaging them is easy. On your first purchase, you’ll receive a $10 credit.

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Preply

Brazilian and European Portuguese

Preply is an online tutoring platform with a wide range of options for Portuguese learners. The platform offers many tutors with flexible pricing, and the additional filters make it easy to find a tutor that’ll match your learning goals and needs. However, it’s worth noting that Preply isn’t as favorable to tutors as on some other platforms; for instance, tutors are not compensated for trial lessons, despite these sessions not being free for students. If you choose Preply, keep this in mind as you browse Portuguese tutors.

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Rosetta Stone Portuguese

Brazilian Portuguese

Rosetta Stone Portuguese is a popular resource for learning Portuguese, known for its immersive approach. Used by both corporations and individual learners, the course emphasizes high repetition and omits translations or explanations. This format may appeal to those who enjoy learning through pictures and context rather than direct translations. By focusing on high repetition without translations, it appeals to learners who, like the Portuguese, enjoy savoring things slowly, just as they would a good meal with friends and family.

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Ling

European Portuguese

Ling is a Duolingo-like app that also has writing and speaking practice, example dialogues, chatbot practice, and more. It’s fun and intuitive, although probably best for beginner and lower-intermediate speakers.

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Busuu

Brazilian Portuguese

Busuu’s Portuguese course is similar to Babbel, offering a well-designed interface and structured lessons. Although its grammar explanations aren’t as detailed, Busuu incorporates a language exchange feature where users can receive feedback from native Portuguese speakers, adding a valuable interactive element to help learners practice essential language skills.

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Udemy

Brazilian and European Portuguese

Udemy is a platform where pretty much anyone can create a course for pretty much anything, including Portuguese. Because it’s so easy to post a course, you’ll find some unique courses as well as some of varying quality. Be sure to wait until a course is reasonably priced, as sales are frequent and significant.

Mango Languages

Brazilian Portuguese

Mango Languages utilizes some cool features like color-coded text, a literal translation option and phonetic descriptions, but it’s priced a bit higher than similar apps. Overall, it could make a decent option for beginning students. 

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Mondly

Brazilian Portuguese

This is another app I would find it hard to justify paying for. While it offers some useful features, its overall performance is lacking. For someone just looking to learn a few phrases for a trip, it might be fine, but it doesn’t offer enough for anyone serious about learning the language.

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Rocket Portuguese

Brazilian Portuguese

Rocket Portuguese offers audio lessons and exercises that can feel repetitive and monotonous, despite providing detailed explanations and plenty of practice opportunities. The price, however, is relatively high for the content provided. While the course covers various language skills, there are more affordable alternatives that offer better value for learners of Brazilian Portuguese.

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edX

Brazilian Portuguese 

edX is a learning platform that provides access to a wide range of university courses, many of which are free, with the option to purchase certificates upon completion. For those interested in Portuguese, you can find specific courses dedicated to teaching the language, as well as courses offered in Portuguese that cover various subjects, making it a great option for advanced learners looking to deepen their knowledge while improving their language skills. The platform also features interactive elements and flexible schedules, allowing learners to progress at their own pace.

Readlang

Brazilian Portuguese translations, but can also be used for European Portuguese texts

Readlang is a web app designed to make it easier to look up words as you read online content. With its capability to assist users in learning languages directly through web browsing via a Chrome extension, it offers instant translations that reduce the need to switch between platforms. Simply click on a word while reading, and it will be translated for you. Full phrases can also be translated, though this feature is limited to 10 per day before requiring an upgrade to their paid plan at $5/month. There’s no limit on individual word translations, and all words you look up are saved for later flashcard practice. Readlang is also available for offline use, making it a convenient tool for continuous learning.

Anki

Brazilian and European Portuguese

Anki is similar to Memrise in that they’re both essentially flashcard apps. While they can both be used to learn just about anything, they’re most commonly used to memorize new words. Where Memrise is more beginner-friendly and gamified, Anki appeals more to the veteran language learner looking to customize their learning experience. Anki isn’t known for its sleekness, but you can make it do pretty much anything you’d want a flashcard app to do. It’s free on most platforms, but iOS users will need to pay $25. Anki also has quite a few shared decks for learning Portuguese that you can import and use. Anki alone won’t be of much help when discussing soccer with Brazilian natives, or when visiting Lisbon, but it is great for building and maintaining an extensive word bank.

Coursera

Brazilian Portuguese 

Coursera is a platform that provides access to a wide range of free and budget-friendly online university courses, including those specifically designed for Portuguese learners. There are also various subjects taught in Portuguese, allowing learners to immerse themselves in the language while exploring other academic fields. Those interested in obtaining credentials, earn a certificate upon completion for a fee, adding value to the learning experience. The platform also allows learners to study at their own pace, making it a flexible option for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of the Portuguese language.

Duolingo

Brazilian Portuguese

Pretty much anyone who has ever considered learning a second language has heard of Duolingo. It’s a place where a lot of people get their toes wet. While it’s great that they offer a free way for anyone to start learning Portuguese, the truth is that serious learners are probably better off spending their time elsewhere. The exercises on Duolingo are fun, but the app’s robotic audio and impractical sentences aren’t ideal for real-world conversation. Plus, grammar explanations are missing from the app. That said, casual learners or those with motivational struggles are the ones that could benefit the most from Duolingo, as it does a great job of getting you to study a little bit each day, and it’s fun to use.

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