🇧🇷 Portuguese conversation practice
Speak Portuguese out loud with Rafael from Rio
Spoken Brazilian Portuguese practice with Rafael, a surf instructor from Rio who plays samba guitar in Lapa on weekends. Relaxed, funny and never in a hurry.
Free to start · Works in your browser · Captions in Português and English
What you’ll talk about
- The beach, surfing and Rio life
- Music: samba, bossa nova and funk
- Food: açaí, feijoada and pão de queijo
- Football and Carnival
- Travel around Brazil
The Portuguese you’ll hear
Brazilian Portuguese as it is spoken in Rio de Janeiro, with everyday expressions like “beleza”, “tipo” and “né?” that he will explain if you ask.
Pick your level
Beginner: Rafael says one or two short sentences at a time, slowly. Intermediate: natural everyday Portuguese at a moderate pace. Expert: full native speed, idioms and humor.
Portuguese phrases to try with Rafael
| Oi! Tudo bem? | Hi! How are you? |
| Prazer em te conhecer. | Nice to meet you. |
| Pode falar mais devagar, por favor? | Can you speak more slowly, please? |
| O que você recomenda? | What do you recommend? |
| Que legal! | How cool! |
Say any of these out loud and Rafael will take it from there.
How a conversation works
Say hi to Rafael
Rafael pops up, waves and greets you in Portuguese.
Speak Portuguese, or English
Answer out loud. Stuck? Switch to English for a moment; Rafael keeps replying in Portuguese.
Read along
Two captions: Rafael’s exact words, and the English translation.
Portuguese practice: questions
Is it Brazilian or European Portuguese?
Rafael speaks Brazilian Portuguese, the variety most learners study. Everything you practice is understood in Portugal too, and he will point out the differences if you ask.
I am a complete beginner. Can I still talk to Rafael?
Yes. Choose Beginner and Rafael says one or two short sentences at a time, slowly, with an English caption for each. You can answer in English while you build confidence.
Do I need to type?
No. Chit-Chat is hands-free: just talk. It hears when you finish speaking, and you can interrupt whoever you’re talking to, just like a real conversation. A text box is there if you prefer to type.
How much does it cost?
Your first 5 minutes of conversation are free, with no card needed, and so are the first lesson unit and Free practice. After that, Chit-Chat Plus is $12.99 a month or $79.99 a year for everyday conversation with the whole crew. Cancel any time.
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