OUR INTENSIVE PORTUGUESE COURSE
LEARN PORTUGUESE FAST. LIVE IT EVERY DAY.
Our Intensive Portuguese Course is designed for newcomers and short-term learners who want quick, practical results. With daily classes, personal coaching, and cultural activities around Lisbon, you’ll start speaking with confidence sooner than you think.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Our Intensive Portuguese Course combines focused classroom learning with real-life practice. You’ll build strong foundations in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, while learning how to use Portuguese in daily life across Lisbon.
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Speak naturally in practical, real-life situations (shops, cafés, travel)
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Understand native speakers through guided listening and repetition
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Expand your vocabulary for daily routines and social conversations
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Build grammar and pronunciation for clarity and confidence
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Practice Portuguese through interactive group activities and city experiences
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Access to beautiful facilities in the heart of Lisbon, to learn and connect with friends
A balance of structure, support, and cultural immersion
The Intensive Portuguese Course is ideal for newcomers, expats, and short-term residents who want to make fast progress. Whether you’ve just moved to Lisbon or are preparing for an extended stay, this program helps you feel at home in Portuguese, and in Portugal.
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4-6 weeks
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A1-B2
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Available in-person or online.
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4-6 students
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Weekly coaching session + city-based cultural activities
JOIN A LIGHTHOUSE CLASS
JOIN A LIGHTHOUSE CLASS
Speak Portuguese with confidence, faster than you think.
Take the next step toward fluency. Tell us your level and goals and we’ll help you find the best start date and guide you through the simple enrolment process.
✔️ Personalised coaching and ongoing feedback
✔️ Friendly, supportive teachers who care about your progress
✔️ Real-life practice and city-based learning
✔️ A welcoming community of international learners
Founders Chris & Paul
“We built Lighthouse as the school we wanted when we arrived: small classes, real coaching, and daily practice in the city. The goal is simple, to use Portuguese with confidence in everyday life!”
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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The Intensive Course is ideal for newcomers to Portugal or short-term visitors who want to make fast, practical progress. It’s designed for learners who can dedicate time each week to focused classes and daily language use.
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Courses typically run for 4–6 weeks, depending on your level and availability. Each week includes multiple small-group sessions plus one-on-one coaching for personalised support.
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The Intensive Course covers A1 to B2 levels, following the CEFR framework. If you’re unsure which level you’re at, we’ll assess you before you start to make sure you join the right group.
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Class sizes are intentionally small with usually 4 to 6 students. This allows you to practise speaking frequently, receive personal feedback, and build confidence in real conversations.
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No. Beginners are very welcome. If you already know some Portuguese, we’ll help you build from your current level so you can progress faster.
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Each program includes small-group lessons, weekly coaching, and daily practice through cultural activities in Lisbon. You’ll learn in the classroom, out in the city, and through everyday interaction, so that you can start speaking naturally, not just studying from a book.
LEARN THE LANGUAGE.
LIVE THE LIFE.
Lighthouse is based in the heart of Lisbon, just steps from Marquês de Pombal and Parque Eduardo VII. But more than the location, it’s the community that makes Lighthouse special. Our classrooms open out into cafés, parks, and neighbourhoods where learning continues in real life.
Here, you’ll find people to practise with, coaches who support you, and a city that becomes part of your journey.