Adult Portuguese Classes

Build fluency, community, and cultural understanding

Online and in person options

Adult Brazilian Portuguese Classes

Learn Brazilian Portuguese in a friendly, supportive environment, whether you're starting from the beginning, building confidence, or ready to improve your fluency and conversation skills. Our online classes are designed for adults living in Aotearoa and beyond, and are taught with a practical, real-life approach you can use from your first lesson.

Course Options — Term 1, 2026 

Beginner Class 

📅 Wednesday - Casa Brasil

  • For learners who already know basic greetings, simple structures, and want to build vocabulary, confidence, and everyday communication skills.

Intermediate Conversation Class

📅 Thursdays — Online

  • Ideal for learners who already understand Portuguese and want to become more natural and fluent in real conversations, storytelling, and cultural topics.

Who These Classes Are For

✔️ Adults learning Portuguese for travel, family, or personal interest
✔️ Learners with Brazilian partners or family
✔️ Anyone wanting to connect with Brazilian culture and community
✔️ Students progressing from mobile apps to structured learning
✔️ Returning learners looking to refresh or build confidence

Price:

  • 8 weeks

  • 1.5 hours per week

  • Live classes + independent learning

Investment per term: $250.00

Must be a Member of Brasileirinhos Aotearoa

A minimum of 3 students is required to confirm each class.

What We Offer

A welcoming and supportive learning environment with a focus on real communication and cultural immersion.

Practical Learning:

Lessons designed around real-life contexts, conversation, and everyday Portuguese.

Small Class Sizes:

More speaking time, personalised support, and the confidence to practise without pressure.

A Connection to Culture:

Learn the language, music, traditions, and the warm spirit of Brazil.

Community Conversation Opportunities

 

Practise Portuguese in real-life, joyful, community-led spaces

Learning a language becomes easier — and far more fun — when you use it socially. Alongside our Adult Portuguese Classes, Casa Brasil offers and supports several opportunities for learners to practise Portuguese in relaxed, friendly environments.

 

Monthly Conversation Group

Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 PM — Free to join
A welcoming conversation group where portuguese learners meet to chat, learn, and make friends. Practise both English and Portuguese in a relaxed, supportive environment.
From 2026 at Casa Brasil.
We kindly ask participants to become Brasileirinhos members ($30 annual membership) to support the use of our space.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Casa Brasil

Casa Brasil is a living, breathing community home — and volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Supporting our space is a beautiful way to practise Portuguese in real-life situations while helping our programmes thrive.

Volunteers can help with:

  • Events & Workshops
    Welcoming participants, setting up spaces, assisting facilitators, and helping create the warm, joyful atmosphere Casa Brasil is known for.
  • Community Programmes
    Supporting children’s activities, senior sessions, cultural celebrations, and language events — all while interacting in Portuguese with families and community members.
  • Day-to-Day Casa Brasil Operations
    Helping keep our home running smoothly through simple but meaningful tasks such as:
    • Organising resources and materials
    • Tidying shared spaces
    • Preparing rooms for classes or meetings
    • Assisting with signage, displays, or bulletin boards
    • Greeting visitors and offering basic information
    • Helping maintain our welcoming, colourful environment
  • Cultural Activities & Celebrations
    Assisting with music, dance, food preparation, decorations, and other cultural elements that bring Brazil to life in Aotearoa.
  • Special Projects
    Supporting one-off initiatives, community collaborations, or seasonal events where extra hands make a big difference.

Volunteering at Casa Brasil is not only a chance to give back — it’s a chance to speak Portuguese naturally, build confidence, and become part of a community that celebrates culture, language, and belonging.

 

 

 

 

How It Works

  • We offer both online and in-person learning:

    Once enrolled, you will receive access to Google Classroom, where you’ll find:

    • 📎 Zoom links

    • 📚 Class materials

    • 📝 Homework and practice activities

    Please provide a non-institutional email (Gmail, Hotmail, Outlook etc.) to ensure access to learning platforms.

 

Contact Us

Communication

Our main channel is WhatsApp.
Join the Brasileirinho group to stay updated with announcements, photos, and weekly reminders.