LEARN PORTUGUESE ONLINE, WHEREVER YOU ARE

OUR ONLINE PORTUGUESE COURSE

Learning online with Lighthouse gives you the same experience, structure, and support as our in-person courses, just from the comfort of home, or a lovely Lisbon cafe!

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WHAT MAKES ONLINE LEARNING DIFFERENT?

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SAME SMALL GROUP FEEL

Join classes of 4–6 students led by experienced coaches who focus on your goals and fluency

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REAL-WORLD PRACTICE BUILT IN

Learn to speak, listen, and think in Portuguese through interactive sessions and practical tasks you can apply straight away.

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FLEXIBLE & CONVENIENT

Study from home, work, or while travelling. Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

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INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK & SUPPORT

Your teacher monitors your progress closely and offers tailored guidance to help you grow in confidence.

ALL LIGHTHOUSE COURSES, AVAILABLE ONLINE

No matter where you live, you can experience Lighthouse’s practical, human approach to learning Portuguese. Our online courses give you the same expert teaching, small-group energy, and real-life focus as our Lisbon classrooms, just through your screen.

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INTENSIVE COURSE

Fast-track learning with daily live sessions

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1:1 LESSONS

Personalized sessions focused entirely on your goals

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PART-TIME PORTUGUESE

Build fluency gradually with weekly evening classes

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CIPLE PREPARATION

Get certified for residency or citizenship, fully online

Study online, stay motivated, and feel connected to Portugal.

Join live, small-group classes online and experience Lighthouse’s proven teaching approach — flexible, interactive, and designed to help you speak naturally in real life.

ONLINE LEARNING IS BEST FOR…

✔️ Learners who want flexibility to study from home or while travelling

✔️ Expats preparing to move to Portugal who want a head start before arriving

✔️ Students already living in Portugal but seeking a convenient online option

✔️ Busy professionals looking to balance language learning with work and daily life

✔️ Anyone who prefers the accountability and energy of live, interactive lessons online

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • All Lighthouse online classes are live and interactive. You’ll join small groups led by experienced teachers who guide you through conversation practice, exercises, and feedback in real time.

  • Yes. The same teachers, materials, and methods are used in both formats. The only difference is that you join via Zoom, no commute required! You’ll still be part of a supportive group and receive personal attention from your teacher.

  • You just need a laptop or tablet with a stable internet connection, a camera, and a headset or earphones. We’ll provide all class links, materials, and digital resources once you enroll.

  • Absolutely. Many students start online and later continue in Lisbon. Because all courses follow the same structure and teaching approach, you can transition easily between formats without losing progress.

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START LEARNING PORTUGUESE, WHEREVER YOU ARE.

You don’t need to be in Lisbon to join Lighthouse. Our online classes bring the same personal coaching, small groups, and real-world approach directly to your screen. Whether you’re starting fresh or improving your fluency, we’ll help you choose the right course and schedule to fit your life.

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