General Portuguese Courses for Adults in Lisbon from €219 for 1 Week
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
| Offer! | €1,440 |
| €1,368 |
| ≈ $1,535 |
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
| Offer! | €1,675 |
| €1,592 |
| ≈ $1,786 |
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
| Offer! | €1,910 |
| €1,815 |
| ≈ $2,036 |
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
| Offer! | €2,145 |
| €2,038 |
| ≈ $2,286 |
CIAL's teaching approach can be described as eclectic, as it combines various approaches and methodologies in structured lessons with clear aims. All skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - develop naturally with gradual learning of grammar, lexical and phonetic concepts through practice.
| Offer! | €299 |
| €285 |
| ≈ $320 |
Standard Course in the morning followed by 2 afternoon lessons per day, with different topics. These topics will range from conversation, vocabulary drills, grammar practice, presentations, role playing etc.
| Offer! | €390 |
| €371 |
| ≈ $417 |
| Offer! | €450 |
| €430 |
| ≈ $483 |
| €328 |
| ≈ $368 |
With Influent’s homestay language programme, you’ll step into an immersive world of Portuguese, living and learning in your teacher’s home in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal. This unique opportunity combines structured one-on-one lessons with constant day-to-day interaction in Portuguese, helping you gain confidence and fluency faster than ever.
Outside of your lessons, you'll naturally apply what you've learned—whether over shared meals, during relaxed conversations, or through tailored local activities. From cultural outings to fun hobbies and excursions, every moment is a chance to deepen your understanding and make real-life connections in Portuguese.
Influent carefully selects experienced teachers and welcoming host families, ensuring that each home provides a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment for your language adventure. Discover the rhythm of life in Lisbon while building real communication skills that last a lifetime.
| Offer! | €1,410 |
| €1,340 |
| ≈ $1,503 |
InTuition Languages’s course offers an unforgettable, fully immersive experience in learning Portuguese in the warmth of your tutor’s home. Spend a set period of time living with your tutor and their family in Lisbon, Portugal, where you’ll not only have engaging, personalised lessons but also interact in Portuguese throughout your daily life.
This constant exposure will rapidly boost your speaking skills in a natural, authentic setting. InTuition Languages is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional language journey, including exciting excursions and activities that give you the opportunity to practice your language skills in real-world situations. Experience the charm and hospitality of the stunning city of Lisbon while enhancing your fluency.
Every tutor at InTuition Languages is highly qualified, and their homes have been carefully inspected to ensure a welcoming, supportive environment for your language learning success.
| Offer! | €1,550 |
| €1,473 |
| ≈ $1,652 |
InTuition Languages’s course offers an unforgettable, fully immersive experience in learning Portuguese in the warmth of your tutor’s home. Spend a set period of time living with your tutor and their family in Lisbon, Portugal, where you’ll not only have engaging, personalised lessons but also interact in Portuguese throughout your daily life.
This constant exposure will rapidly boost your speaking skills in a natural, authentic setting. InTuition Languages is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional language journey, including exciting excursions and activities that give you the opportunity to practice your language skills in real-world situations. Experience the charm and hospitality of the stunning city of Lisbon while enhancing your fluency.
Every tutor at InTuition Languages is highly qualified, and their homes have been carefully inspected to ensure a welcoming, supportive environment for your language learning success.
| Offer! | €1,750 |
| €1,663 |
| ≈ $1,866 |
| Offer! | €1,950 |
| €1,853 |
| ≈ $2,079 |
Unlock your potential with Intuition's exclusive Bildungsurlaub course, designed to foster self-awareness, growth, and effective communication in both your personal and professional life. Combining immersive one-on-one learning with tailored experiences, this course helps you gain the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a fast-paced world.
Bildungsurlaub, or "educational leave," is a German legal right that allows employees to take time off from work to participate in approved educational courses. It’s an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, improve your career prospects, and achieve personal growth while keeping your job secure.
Whether you’re looking to advance your career, improve personal skills, or immerse yourself in a holistic learning experience, this Bildungsurlaub course with Intuition offers you the tools and support needed to succeed. Take the next step in your growth and development today!
| Offer! | €1,950 |
| €1,853 |
| ≈ $2,079 |
| Offer! | €2,150 |
| €2,043 |
| ≈ $2,292 |
| Offer! | €230 |
| €219 |
| ≈ $246 |
| Offer! | €230 |
| €219 |
| ≈ $246 |
Course types to learn Portuguese in Lisbon
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General Portuguese courses
Generic Portuguese courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Learn a Language & Live with Teacher (102) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Portuguese & Culture - Lisbon (33)
- Standard Portuguese Courses for Adults - Lisbon (16)
- Combi: Group + Private Courses - Lisbon (8)
- Senior Adult Learners 50+ years (5) - Offered by Influent
- Small Group (Max 6 Students) - Lisbon (4)
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Private Portuguese courses
Private Portuguese classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formats. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
Business Portuguese courses
Learn how to shape your use of the Portuguese language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations.- Business One-to-One (17) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- Portuguese for Lawyers (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Portuguese for Aviation (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Portuguese for Doctors & Nurses (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
- Banking & Finance (1) - Only offered by InTuition Languages
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Junior Portuguese courses
Portuguese lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions.- Junior (<18 years) (17) - Offered by InTuition Languages
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Portuguese exam preparation courses
Courses designed around understanding and completing specific Portuguese exams are valuable for students needing validation for employment, immigration or higher education.- Other Exams (7) - Offered by InTuition Languages
- CAPLE Preparation Courses - Lisbon (3)
- TELC (1) - Only offered by Influent
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Portuguese plus activity courses
Portuguese plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby.- Portuguese & Arts & Literature (3) - Only offered by Portuguese Connection
- Portuguese & Oenology (3) - Only offered by Portuguese Connection
- Portuguese & Surf (1) - Only offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas
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Portuguese specialty courses
Specialty courses are classes outside the normal scope of a Portuguese course. Specialty Courses included teacher training courses and school trips. -
Work & Study Portuguese programmes
Work & Study packages combine general Portuguese classes with an internship, volunteering programme or an academic preparation course for further education.- University (2) - Only offered by Influent
- Internship (1) - Only offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas
- Portuguese & Volunteering (1) - Only offered by CIAL Centro de Linguas

Reviews by former students who attended a Standard course in Lisbon

Highly qualified teachers—friendly, attentive, helpful, and well-organized!!! Huge praise and a big thank you!
Highly recommended!
25 May 2026
Course: Intensive Group Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 75 years

The center is quite small but well organised. Teachers are friendly and professional.
Thank you.
3 December 2025
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 40 years

I found the teachers very welcoming, a really nice atmosphere. I also found the teacher in my course particularly professional, very varied and very good material.
15 July 2024
Course: Intensive Group Course - 1 week
Student age: 54 years

Super nice staff and teachers/ great atmosphere and good organisation of the groups
5 April 2024
Course: Intensive Group Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 62 years

The group of people we met in class. Amazing.
20 November 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years
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Take the opportunity to study Portuguese in Lisbon, by living and studying with your teacher in their personal home. The home tuition programme from HLI offers learners the advantages of total language immersion, by allowing them to converse with their host family and putting them in the middle of the action in Lisbon.
During your free time between your 15 lessons per week, you will be able to discover what so many people love about living in Lisbon. You can look forward to complementing your language studies with tourist activities in the historical centre, checking out the local cuisine, and taking up new hobbies or continuing to enjoy old ones in a new place.
Your host family will provide you with three meals per day, as this is a full-board experience. If for any reason you experience some kind of issue while studying at your teacher’s home, HLI asks that you get in touch with their Local Organiser agents who are situated within Lisbon.