THE LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING METHOD

At Lighthouse Language School, we guide you to confident and cultural fluency with real world conversations, community, and meaningful learning experiences.

One of our core goals is to help you speak Portuguese with the confidence to connect, the fluency to express yourself, and a learning journey that enables you to feel at home in Portugal, speaking the language. 

Our interactive, dynamic and immersive language method is designed to guide you towards real communication: in cafes, markets, daily activities, hobbies, helping you to speak, understand Portuguese and belong in real-life Lisbon.

Speak Portuguese in Lisbon from day one: naturally, confidently and in community.

Beyond the classroom, learning Portuguese with us feels like discovering your place in a new city.

  • A group of four friends, two women and two men, laughing and enjoying themselves on a sunny city street with colorful buildings in the background. One woman is holding a pastry.

    You walk into your neighborhood café… and actually order like a local, you greet the barista with a confident “Bom dia, posso pedir um café e um pastel de nata, por favor?” — and even make small talk about the weather or football.

  • Four friends laughing and enjoying drinks at a cozy bar or cafe, with two musicians playing guitar in the background.

    You spend an evening at a Fado bar — and understand the lyrics,  In class, you studied the poetic phrasing and cultural roots of Fado, so now it hits different. You listen to it and you’re feeling it in context.

  • Four people shopping and chatting at an outdoor fruit market, surrounded by various fresh fruits like bananas, pineapples, oranges, apples, and peaches.

    You join your classmates at a local mercado and chat with the vendors. You learn the vocabulary and ask questions like “Quanto custa o quilo de maçã?” — not from a textbook, but from a real person.

SMALL CLASSES, REAL COACHING AND MEANINGFUL PROGRESS.

You’ll learn in small-group classes that feel more like conversations than courses. And every week, you’ll have a 1:1 coaching session to support your goals, celebrate your progress and stay motivated.

  • 90% active conversation

  • Real-life Lisbon scenarios

  • Field trips & cultural events

  • Weekly personalized coaching

  • Emphasis on fluency over perfection

WHAT MAKE OUR METHOD DIFFERENT?

WHO IS IT FOR?

  • People moving to Portugal and want to feel at home

  • Prepping for the CIPLE exam

  • Finally chasing your dream of speaking Portuguese

  • Working remotely and craving real connection

Our Programs

  • Intensive Track: 3-week immersion • Field trips + coaching

  • Online Track: Learn from anywhere with live classes & events

  • CIPLE Prep: Structured support for official exam success

  • Extensive Track: Learn at your pace with flexible check-ins, fun field trips and progress tracking.

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