Learning Journey
How Long Does It Take to Learn Brazilian Portuguese?
Map beginner, intermediate, and advanced milestones so you know what “fluency” really looks like in Brazilian Portuguese.
December 2, 2025
7 min read
0-2 months
Pronunciation basics, greetings, regular present tense, 200 core words.
3-6 months
Conversations about routine, ir + infinitive, past tenses, 1,000-word vocab.
6-12 months
Podcasts without subtitles, subjunctive, slang, and native-speed chats.
What influences your timeline?
- Language background: Spanish/French speakers advance faster thanks to shared roots.
- Consistency: 15 minutes daily beats a single 2-hour binge every Saturday.
- Feedback: Tutors, language partners, and quizzes make corrections immediate.
Draft your roadmap
Month 1
Daily 20-minute shadowing + Lessons 1-2 + quiz retakes weekly.
Month 3
Integrate verb drills, watch Brazilian vlogs, start journaling.
Month 6
Full conversations with tutors, review advanced verb moods.
Month 12
Consume news/podcasts daily and refine pronunciation details.
Tips to accelerate progress
- Measure progress by “minutes spoken” rather than just vocabulary counts.
- Mix structured lessons with fun media (music, novelas) to avoid burnout.
- Schedule periodic check-ins (like the Start Here quiz) to recalibrate goals.