Travel basics: experience Portugal like a local.
Learn the essentials to to have an authentic experience.
Experience Portugal like a local.
Are you planning your dream trip to Portugal? Imagine ordering pastéis de nata at a local bakery, navigating the charming streets of Lisbon or Porto, and greeting locals with confidence.
Travel basics is a fast-paced, practical programme designed around your upcoming trip. We spend the time on what you'll actually say — at the counter, at the station, at the table.
Enough to be understood, and welcomed.
- Essential phrases for dining, shopping and navigating public transit.
- Basic conversational skills to connect with locals.
- Cultural and travel tips to help you become familiar with Portugal's rich heritage and make the most of your trip.
To be confirmed. Ask me on our free consultation — the course flexes to how long you have before you fly.
Bring them. Practising with the person you're actually travelling with is the fastest way to make the phrases stick. Plus, you'll both receive 10% off!
Portuguese from Portugal, spoken where you're going.
European Portuguese sounds different from the Portuguese most apps teach. A week of practice with the right vowels — and the right greetings — changes how your trip feels.
Trip booked? Let's get you ready.
Tell me when you're travelling and where you're going, and I'll shape the course around it.
Start planning your trip