Portuguese Startup Course - Once a Week
5 Weeks Live Course for Absolute Beginners
Are you an absolute beginner? This course is to build up the strong foundation of the Portuguese Language.
Course Details
- Start Date: 29 October 2025
- Enrolment Until: 28 October 2025
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Lessons: 10 Hour live online zoom class total
- Price: €20
Outcome Of this Course
To Communicate Using Basic Sentence Structures
- Use definite and indefinite articles correctly with masculine and feminine nouns.
- Form and recognize singular and plural nouns.
- Construct affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences.
- Use subject pronouns (eu, tu, ele/ela, etc.) correctly.
To Use Essential Verbs in the Present, Past, and Future Tense
- Conjugate and apply regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense.
- Recognize and use common irregular verbs (ser, estar, ter, ir, vir and more..).
- Express necessity, ability, and preferences using modal verbs (poder, querer, dever, ter que, precisar de, gostar de)..
To Ask and Answer Everyday Questions
- Use basic WH-questions (O quê? Quem? Onde? Como? Por quê? Quando?).
- Form and respond to yes/no questions.
- Introduce oneself and share basic personal information.
To engage in simple conversation
- Use common vocabulary and expressions for daily interactions.
- Talk about personal likes, needs, and daily activities.
- Handle basic social interactions such as greetings, ordering food, and asking for directions.
What You’ll Learn
- Essential European Portuguese vocabulary and sentence structures
- How to introduce yourself and engage in simple conversations
- Common greetings, expressions, and polite phrases
- How to ask and answer basic questions in daily situations
- Listening exercises to improve comprehension and pronunciation
- Pronunciation tips to help you sound more natural
- Basic verbs and how to use them in simple sentences
- Confidence-building exercises to start speaking Portuguese from day one
- Regular, Irregular and Modal Verbs
- Sentence structure and sentence making
- Usage of Prepositions, contractions, adverbs and many more
Curriculum
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1.1 Artigos definidos e indefinidos
Definite and indefinite articles
a, o, as, os, um, uma, uns, umas
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1.2 Substantivo Masculino e feminino
Masculine and Feminine noun
O pai, a mãe, o amigo, a amiga, o estudante, a estudante, o sofá, a mesa
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1.3 Singular e Plural
Singular and Plural
O livro, os livros, a caneta, as canetas
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1.4 Adjectivos
Adjectives
lindo, linda, bonito, bonita, feliz, triste, prestável, interessante, contente, zangado, cansado, animado
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1.5 Pronomes Pessoais
Personal Pronouns
Eu, Tu, Você, Ele, Ela, Eles, Elas, Vocês, Nós
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1.6 Verbo SER
SER Verb
Eu sou, Tu és, Ele é, Ela é, Eles são, Elas são, Vocês são, Nós somos
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1.7 Profissões
Professions
Estudante, professor, cozinheiro, cozinheira, médico, médica
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2.1 Números
Numbers in Portuguese
Um, Uma, Dois, Duas, Três, Quatro, ... Cem --- mil
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2.2 Verbo ESTAR
ESTAR verb
Eu estou, Tu estás, Ele está, Ela está, Eles estão, Elas estão, Vocês estão, Nós estamos
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2.3 Ação contínua
Continous action
Estar + a + Verbo Infinitivo
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2.4 Frase afirmative e frase negativa
Negative and positive sentence
Eu não sou.., Eu não estou, Ele não é, Ele não está, Eles não são, Eles não estão.
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2.5 Verbos modais + verbo infinitivo
Modal verbs + verb infinitive
ter que (have to), poder (can, to be able to), Gostar de (I want to), Precisar de (I need)
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3.1 Verbos irregulares
Irregular verbs
IR(to go), PODER(can, to be able to), FAZER (to do)
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3.2 Preposições e contracções
Prepositions and contractions
a+a = à, a+o = ao, a+as = às, a+os = aos
Eu vou ao supermercado. Ele vai à loja.
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3.3 Fazer frases
Making sentences
Eu não tenho pão e tenho que comprar.
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3.4 Fazer perguntas
Asking questions
O quê (What)? Quando (When)? Onde (Where)? Quem (Who)?
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4.1 Verbos regulares - AR
Regular AR verbs
falar (to speak), comprar (to go), cozinhar (to cook), chamar (to call), limpar (to clean), lavar (to wash) -- 110 AR verbs
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4.2 Verbos regulares - ER
Regular ER verbs
comer (to eat), beber (to drink), aprender (to learn), vender (to sell), viver (to live), conhecer (to know) + 50 ER verbs
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4.3 Verbos regulares - IR
Regular IR verbs
abrir (to open), servir (to serve), dividir (to divide)
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5.1 Verbos importantes
10 important verbs in portuguese
FAZER (to do), Conhecer (to know), Pagar (to pay) etc.
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5.2 Expressões e pedidos educados
Polite expressions and request
Gostaria (I would like to), Queria (I would like, I wanted)
Gostaria de um café, por favor.
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5.3 Ensaios e diálogos para praticar
How to get best of Essays and Dialogues?
Introduction, Daily routine, Work routine, Buying etc.
O meu nome é Pedro. Eu trabalho no restaurante. Eu acordo às sete horas da manhã. etc.
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15.3 E a seguir?
What Next?
How to practice portuguese?
Next classes...
Tips and Tricks
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Meet Your Teacher
Olá! My name is Nikesh Chapain, and I’m passionate about helping people learn European Portuguese in a clear, fun, and practical way. I’ve guided hundreds of students from different backgrounds on their journey to speak and understand Portuguese with confidence. With years of experience teaching online, I know how to make learning simple, engaging, and effective—even if you're starting from zero.
Originally from Nepal and now a proud Portuguese citizen, I bring a unique perspective to language learning. My background as a software developer taught me the value of structure and clarity—skills I now apply to teaching Portuguese. Whether you're learning for work, travel, or daily life in Portugal, I focus on real-life conversations and practical language that you can use from day one. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
What Our Students Say
"Hello everyone!
My name is Lakpa. Although the Portuguese Startup Course is short, it was significant for me due to
the
content and the effort put in by our teacher, Nikesh. It was amazing! Learning a new language can be
challenging, but I found this experience to be relatively easy. I now have a better understanding of
using verbs and creating simple sentences. Thank you very much to the teacher and the entire team. I
appreciate the opportunity to learn with Yvana."
- Lakpa Sherpa
Olá a todos! Chamo-me Rehha.
Estou a aprender português com o professor Nikesh na Learn with Yvana há três meses. Agora tenho
confiança para falar frases básicas e a minha
compreensão da língua melhorou bastante. O Sr. Nikesh é um professor muito trabalhador, que dedica
muito
tempo e esforço ao sucesso dos alunos. Gosto de aprender com ele.
Recomendo fortemente os seus cursos.
- Reha
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior knowledge to join?
No! This course is designed for complete beginners.
How does the course work?
This is a 100% live online Zoom course (no recordings). After enrolling, you’ll join a WhatsApp group for exercises, daily practice, and instant support. Classes are interactive, with real-time feedback from the instructor.
Can I miss a live class?
Since classes are not recorded, attendance is key. If you miss a session, you’ll get summary notes and can ask questions in the WhatsApp group.
How does WhatsApp support work?
The WhatsApp group is active daily! You can:
- Submit exercises (written/spoken)
- Ask questions anytime
- Get corrections from the teacher
What materials do I need?
Just a phone/computer, Zoom, WhatsApp, and a notebook. All learning materials (PDFs, audio) are provided for free.
Is the course focused on European or Brazilian Portuguese?
100% European Portuguese (pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar as spoken in Portugal).
How do I enroll?
Visit the Website, choose your Group, and Go to enrol. Pay your fee, and you are enrolled. You can send the message in WhatsApp immediately or wait up to 48 hours to receive the confirmation.
More questions? Reply here or WhatsApp us at +44 7378990199 ! We’re happy to help.