Quick Start Portuguese
Quickly Master Everyday Portuguese And Build A Solid Foundation To Move Toward The Intermediate Level.
Access video lessons, PDFs, MP3s, flashcards, quizzes, and more — no credit card required.
Who Is Quick Start Portuguese For?
Quick Start Portuguese is a complete course for absolute beginners and for learners who want to brush up their Portuguese.
By the end of this course, you will:
✅ Develop listening skills so you can understand how Brazilians actually speak in daily conversations, not just the overly formal Portuguese from textbooks or apps.
✅ Acquire the practical vocabulary you need to handle real-life situations — ordering food, shopping, taking transportation, socializing, and more.
✅ Build a solid grammar foundation that supports your progress and gives you the confidence to move toward the intermediate level.
From Struggling To Speaking — What My Students Say
What’s really cool is that Ricardo teaches the kind of Portuguese people actually speak here in Brazil. I know because I have lived here for almost 3 years.
In his course, you are actually learning from native speakers, which makes a huge difference when you’re trying to understand and use the language in real life.
Ricardo’s always there to help and make things fun. He’s super passionate about teaching the language.
If you’re considering learning Portuguese, I can’t recommend Ricardo’s course enough. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want to brush up on your skills. He offers the full package.
Garrett Poper – USA
Since working with Ricardo I’ve learned so much about grammar and the ways in which the everyday Brazilian speaks in Portuguese.
I enjoy how structured the curriculum is which helps me take the guesswork out of deciding what to study for in the next lesson. Ricardo is an amazing teacher that is knowledgeable, and passionate during his lessons.
I still have a long way to go, but I’m enjoying the process.
James Moore – USA
I initially began learning Portuguese through one of the online language apps prior to learning with Ricardo.
Although I had learned some basic vocabulary and greetings, I felt that I wasn’t really learning to speak or understand what I heard. With Ricardo my experience was immensely enjoyable and I could feel myself improving all the time.
The course fulfilled its promise of learning Portuguese quickly given my time constraints with work and availability. I couldn’t have expected to learn any faster unless I were living in Brazil.
Daniel Lynch – USA
The course is very interactive and multi-faceted: grammar, vocab, oral comprehension, “real life” vs. formal Portuguese, pronunciation tips, and audios.
Ricardo explains really well the small nuances in pronunciation, now I feel comfortable with reading and when listening, I can decipher how a word might be spelled.
Ricardo obviously has a lot of experience and passion for teaching, and I’m really impressed with the course and with the fact that he seems to constantly be updating and creating material. Thanks Ricardo!
Joanne Kim – Canada
I was studying Portuguese for several years on and off but without practice and much dedication. So I knew grammar but didn’t have any practice and couldn’t use the grammar and couldn’t talk properly. Then, I found Ricardo. All his classes are perfectly structured and organized.
The lessons are divided into topics and each topic completely covers the necessary vocabulary, plus explains new grammar.
I love the lessons and structured explanations of the language, which helped me to learn easily and with fun!
Anya Mikhaylova – Russia
I’ve been learning from Ricardo for a few months now and my Portuguese has improved dramatically! I’m almost done with Quick Start Portuguese and I can have basic conversations about my job, my day, my travel plans, order food at a restaurant, go shopping…
The course is the perfect blend of theoretical and practical. His dialogues with everyday conversations are super helpful for learning colloquial terms you wouldn’t learn from a textbook or app. He makes learning Portuguese really fun and is a super effective teacher.
Crystal Li – Canada
I will be honest and say that my feelings were hurt because I thought I was much better than a beginner! However, once I started his course I could see why he recommended that I start from the beginning. There are so, so many helpful tips and nuggets of great information.
I would say my favorite thing is how he brings English words into the course so it’s easy for you to remember how to pronounce words when comparing English to Portuguese.
Many thanks for everything Ricardo, for giving me the confidence I now have!
Andy Cemeno – Canada
Course Features
✅ Self-paced: study at your own pace, fitting learning into your routine.
✅ Course curriculum organized in a progressive sequence, from simple to complex.
✅ Three years of access for you to study and review as long as you need.
✅ A wide range of exercises and quizzes to reinforce learning.
✅ Interactive flashcards to help you easily memorize core lesson vocabulary.
✅ 24/7 teacher support to answer your questions anytime on the learning platform.
✅ Downloadable materials in PDF and MP3 formats for offline study.
✅ A bilingual course with content in both Portuguese and English.
✅ Never miss a beat! Quick Start Portuguese automatically syncs your progress across any device.
Meet Your Teacher
👋 Olá, I’m Ricardo Filgueira!
I’m from São Luís (Maranhão) and have been living in São Paulo since 2015. I’ve been teaching Portuguese since 2002, when I lived in Geneva, Switzerland — and since then, I’ve helped hundreds of English speakers connect with Brazil through the Portuguese language.
I hold a degree in Modern Languages, I’m a specialist in Portuguese Language, a specialist in Distance Education and an Instructional Designer. I speak English, French, and I’m currently learning German — so I understand the challenges (and joys!) of learning a new language.
When I’m not teaching or creating content, you’ll probably find me enjoying listening to 🕺eurodance, reading, working out or 🛹skateboarding.
Guarantee
When you join QUICK START PORTUGUESE you are fully protected by my 100% satisfaction guarantee.
If you don’t feel like you’ve received the value you expected you can cancel your enrollment any time within the first 10 days of purchase.
Just send me an email and I’ll send your money back. No hassle, no questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Immediately! You don’t need to wait for registration dates. After payment confirmation, you will receive your data to join Quick Start Portuguese.
The course is divided into 15 straightforward lessons, organized in a clear, progressive sequence — from the very basics to more complex concepts.
Each lesson covers essential grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and includes practical dialogues and exercises.
The content is designed to be simple, effective, and focused on real-life communication.
No. No. This course is perfect if you’re starting from zero or if you’ve already learned some Portuguese but still don’t feel ready to use it in real life.
It’s designed to help you build a solid foundation — or fill the gaps if you’ve studied before but still struggle with basic conversations, grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary.
All lessons are pre-recorded and available on an online platform (Thinkific). You can watch the videos, listen to the audios, and do the interactive exercises anytime, anywhere.
You also get downloadable PDFs, MP3s, and flashcards for offline study.
And whenever you have questions, you can message the teacher directly on the platform — support is available 24/7.
Most students complete the course in about 3 months, studying just 20 minutes a day. But it’s self-paced — you can go faster or slower, depending on your routine.
Yes! Please, get in touch to receive payment instructions.
You can also pay via Wise. Sending money through Wise is very easy and reliable.
Open your Wise account (free) and contact us to know how to proceed.
PRICING
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Three Years Of Access
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Self-Paced
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Progressive
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15 Lessons
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24/7 Teacher Support
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Downloadable Materials
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Flashcards
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Exercises And Quizzes
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Bilingual
