Learn European Portuguese through an original feature film!
Follow our main characters around Portugal (mainland and islands) as they unravel a family mystery.
In each chapter of this course, you will get a new scene from the movie and learn some aspect of the Portuguese language, whether grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary.
Are you committed to learning Portuguese but haven’t found the right tools to start? Do you find traditional learning methods boring and demotivating? We get you!
Don’t expect textbook-based lessons or long grammar memorizing sessions from The Journey. Instead, you will get:
Real, practical language you can use to interact with native speakers.
Fun video-based and interactive lessons, with humorous dialogs and a motivating reward system that will get you hooked from the start.
A personalized experience at your own pace, knowing the Portuguese With Carla team and community are there to support you each step of the way.
A science-based approach to language: how you can naturally learn it.
The program
also includes:
+80 induction video lesson • Video sketches and quizzes tailored to cover specific points • Lesson-specific assignments • A variety of community features including forums • Full support from our dedicated team • Clear progress trackers • Plus, we are constantly adding new features
Who Is 
Carla?
After growing up in Portugal, Carla moved to England and soon began teaching European Portuguese.
Fast forward over a decade, she developed a unique teaching style incorporating science-based techniques to help her students learn while having fun.
Along with her husband Marlon, she created The Journey, a program in which she lets you take the lead. During it, you can think of her as your mechanic. You don’t need to know how the engine is built to be able to drive, but when you get stuck, Carla and her team will be there to help.
We commit to guiding and supporting you so you are free to commit to your learning!
€1/day
With our 1-year subscription, you can learn Portuguese for less than 1Euro/day
With our 1-year subscription, you can learn Portuguese for less than 1Euro/day
- We are giving you a 7-day free trial, so you can try The Journey risk-free!
- You will receive all the updates and new features we add to the course during the year.
By JR
“The Journey”
Enjoying the structure of “The Journey”. After watching several of the YouTube videos, I knew I would gain from her teaching method. Both Carla and Marlon assist in instruction and it feels like they are instructing me. Additionally, they explain actual pronunciation so you sound like a native.
By Andrea
New into The Journey but I can tell…
Very new into The Journey but can tell you that I’ve taken several other courses on-line and find this one the most engaging and “real life” to date. Instead of focusing on grammar (which we tend to forget quickly or tune out) the student learns to listen and engage with the Portuguese language on a more authentic level (but, don’t worry, grammar is included!). This course is money well spent; I actually look forward to my time spent on The Journey and learning Portuguese! Highly recommend.
By Jan Rich
This is a fantastic way to learn…
This is a fantastic way to learn Portuguese. Totally immersive, fun, with clear explanations all along the journey. The quizzes are great fun and I learned so much in a very short time. Homework (consolidation) is also great fun and immediate feedback is given to help you improve. I have already recommended this programme to friends.
FAQs
Why "The Journey"?
Well, 2 reasons. First, because it alludes to the "journey" the learner will take from knowing, perhaps, next to nothing of the language to fluency by the end of it. And second, it's the name of the movie we shot that serves as the backbone for the program.
What does it include?
In this program, you will follow our 2 main characters on their travels around Portugal (mainland and islands) as they try to unravel a family mystery. As you do, we will use each scene to teach you something new about the Portuguese language, either grammar, pronunciation, or something else. We do this initially by means of over 80 induction video lessons. This is then supplemented with extra exposure through video sketches and quizzes tailored to cover specific points. We then consolidate the whole thing by giving you lesson-specific assignments. This is just scratching the surface of what the program has to offer. There is a lot more side material that covers things like idiomatic expressions or the Portuguese culture for example. On top of all that, you have access to our dedicated team in case you get stuck somewhere along the "road".
Who is it for and what levels does it cover?
You can start the program with 0 knowledge of the language, as we will cover all the basics. However, from the get-go, we offer you video explanations for our sketches not only in English but in Portuguese. As a result, even intermediate students benefit from starting at the top. Of course, you can spend as much time on each section as you wish. In technical terms, we cover material up to, what textbooks normally associate with C1 and C2 levels - things like conjunctive tenses or other more complex grammar aspects of the language. Of course, we are constantly adding more material.
Is there a one-on-one component to the program?
I am happy to answer questions students have about the language. Perhaps a particular thing they are struggling to understand. However, the program does not include one-on-one lessons with me. It is mainly a "self-taking" program.
How much time does the course take?
That really does depend on how much you can dedicate to it. Learning a language up to fluency point will likely take many months, even if you can dedicate a lot of time to it.
Can I dedicate as much time per day as I want or is it somehow limited?
There is absolutely no limit to the amount of time you can spend on the site. And you can certainly keep yourself very busy with the program on a daily basis. After each "chapter", which contains multiple lessons, you generally have a 3-day gap until the next chapter is unlocked. This is done on purpose so as to give you time to consolidate the points learned. During this period, we give you homework and also unlock side content to keep you busy and motivated.
Is there a free trial?
Sim! All our subscriptions come with a 1-week free trial. Simply cancel before the end of the week, and you won't be charged at all.
What form of payments are accepted?
We accept most card payments and use Stripe as our card payment handler. They have been around for a long time and are used by companies such as Uber, Amazon, Lyft, Spotify, National Geographic, Booking.com, Deliveroo, etc. We do not accept PayPal at this point.
What if I want to cancel?
Our terms and conditions page will answer any questions you might have, but, in short, you may cancel at any point and there are no extra fees or contracts associated with your subscription. Think of it like your Netflix membership.
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