Portuguese lessons near me in Sydney

Is Portuguese a good language to learn?

Portuguese is probably not among the most popular languages students in Sydney consider learning and yet, taking a Portuguese course can be very useful.

First of all, the Portuguese language is spoken by over 250 million people around the world and is the official language of 9 countries, including Portugal, Angola, Brazil and many others.

Secondly, Portuguese isn't a very difficult language to learn for English-speaking students. Its grammar is similar to French, Spanish and other Romance languages and its vocabulary is mostly Latin. School and university students can reach a good level of language skills in little time and use the language when travelling, for university, business or work in Australia.

Thirdly, Portuguese is a language with rich literature and culture, so learning it in Sydney can be a great way to expand your general knowledge and come by new ideas.

However, to really enjoy the learning process and stay motivated to learn the Portuguese language and explore its culture over time, school and university students need to find in-person or Zoom courses that are really inspiring and will push them to study regularly.

Let's find out how to find such a course in Sydney or online and make the most of your language lessons.

European or Brazilian Portuguese?

The two Portuguese dialects students in Sydney and the world learn the most often are Brazilian and European. How to decide which is better for you?

In the first place, school and university students should decide which country they are more interested in. If it is Portugal, it is better to choose European Portuguese courses. For Brazil, Brazilian Portuguese courses would, of course, be more relevant.

Then, the main difference between Brazilian and European Portuguese is their pronunciation. So, it could be useful to listen to Brazilian and European Portuguese and go for the one that sounds better for you and that will be more stimulating.

Once you learn one of the dialects you will be able to understand the others too, so it is just about making the learning process more exciting for you as you advance in your university or private course in Sydney or on Zoom.

Learning Portuguese with private tutors

Once you have decided on whether you will learn Brazilian or European Portuguese, the next step is to find a course that will suit your goals as a learner in Australia.

For example, some students in Sydney learn the language for work and business whereas others do it for travel or simply as a way to discover a new culture in their free time.

If your teacher is aware of your interests, they will be able to tailor their course to your needs and you will progress more easily.

There are numerous language schools in Sydney that offer Portuguese language and culture courses in Sydney but you cannot be sure if they are right for you.

The advantage of taking classes with private tutors is that a tutor can adapt their teaching approach to the level and preferences of each particular student and make sure they can improve their skills effectively.

If you are a beginner in Portuguese, it can be a good idea to contact an English-speaking tutor from Australia who will be able to explain grammar rules to you. If, on the other hand, your Portuguese skills for business or conversation are already good enough, you can take classes only in Portuguese and get more practice as they study in Sydney or on Zoom.

When learning with private tutors in Sydney or online, the final choice of a private course is always up to the student and they can be sure to benefit from the time they spend learning in Sydney or on Zoom.

Find the right tutor on Superprof

There are a lot of qualified language tutors offering Portuguese lessons in Sydney and online but how can English-speaking students get in touch with them? We recommend that you try the online tutoring platform Superprof.

On Superprof, students can find the profiles of dozens of tutors teaching near them and get information about their in-person or Zoom lessons in no time at all. They can find out what level of students lessons are meant for, how much tutoring experience a tutor has and whether their classes have already helped other school and university learners.

Once you come across an interesting ad, you can contact the tutor directly and set up the first lesson with them to meet them in person. Most tutors give their first lesson in Sydney or online for free, which can be an excellent opportunity to try out their teaching services before you hire them and start working on your skills when you have free time.

You will be sure that your lessons with a tutor will be inspiring and you will have fun discovering Brazilian or European Portuguese in Sydney or online.