LearnBrazilian Portuguesewith structured practice

The complete Brazilian Portuguese course — A1 to C2 — built around how people actually speak in Brazil.

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grammar points: 200+grammar points
words with audio: 10,000+words with audio
listening exercises: 700+listening exercises
full course: A1→C2full course

Falando — Brazilian Portuguese learning made practical

What makes Falando different?

We don't offer you 20 languages or try to teach both European and Brazilian Portuguese. Falando does one thing: Brazilian Portuguese. All the material is centered around real-life situations in Brazil and Brazilian culture.

We keep it simple: one language, one variant, one clear path. Everything is tuned to Brazil—voices, examples, slang, cultural context. That focus gives you confidence to express yourself in real-life situations.

Grammar (A1–C2)Clear explanations, concise summaries, examples and exercises for over 200 grammar points. You'll never need to reach for your textbook again.Explore Grammar

Listening PracticeTrain your ear with hundreds of high-quality audio exercises rooted in everyday Brazilian life.Explore Listening

VocabularyThousands of vocabulary items, each with multiple example sentences, organized by difficulty (CEFR) level and theme.Explore Vocabulary

Bring Your Own ContentImport your favorite YouTube videos and articles in Portuguese to discover new vocabulary and test your understanding.Explore BYOC

Slang, Colloquialisms and... Spicy WordsWe also teach you regional variants and all the words you SHOULDN'T bring to the Sunday lunch with vovó.Explore Slang

GamificationHave some fun, too: collect belts, badges and experience points as you go. Complete daily quests and discover interesting trivia to deepen your knowledge of Brazil.Explore Gamification

AI-powered explanationsCan't figure out why you made a mistake? Every piece of content comes with a step-by-step explanation of all the grammar nuances.Explore AI

Chrome ExtensionInstall our official Chrome extension and learn Portuguese when browsing the web: lookup words you didn't master yet, add new ones to your review queue.Get Extension

Supercharge Your Learning with Practice Modes

Turn what you've learned into skills you keep. These modes give you focused, engaging ways to practice Brazilian Portuguese every day.

JournalingWrite a few lines of Brazilian Portuguese every day and get instant AI feedback on your grammar, vocabulary, and style — with prompts matched to your level.Try Journaling Bate-papo (AI Chat)Have real conversations with an AI tutor that adapts to your level. Practice speaking naturally about everyday topics in Brazilian Portuguese.Try Bate-papo Celpe-Bras Practice ExamSimulate the official Brazilian Portuguese proficiency exam with practice tests that mirror real Celpe-Bras format and difficulty.Try Celpe-Bras Practice Idioms TrainerMaster Brazilian expressions and idioms through contextual exercises. Learn when and how to use them like a native speaker.Try Idioms Trainer CrosswordsSolve crossword puzzles built from vocabulary you're learning. A relaxing yet effective way to reinforce words and spelling.Try Crosswords Verb Conjugation PracticeDrill every tense and mood with targeted exercises. From present indicative to future subjunctive—build the muscle memory that makes conjugation automatic.Try Verb Conjugation

…and 8 more practice modes waiting for you!

How Falando works

Built for real progress: learn, practice, and review with a system that adapts to you.

Think of it as structured practice with a Brazilian vibe—just enough challenge to grow, just enough guidance to keep moving.

Learn!

Exhaustive grammar content, large vocabulary banks and high-quality listening material. Not enough? Import your favorite YouTube videos or articles or pick something from our collection!

Practice!

Numerous practice modes (graded readers, verb conjugation, time attack, crosswords, and more) to further hone your skills. Go through the content in different ways to increase retention.

Review!

Spaced repetition reviews, optimized for making the knowledge stick in the shortest time possible. You will see the item you're learning only when you're about to forget it.

What our learners say

Short excerpts from real reviews in the app stores.

The app is super intuitive and the varied exercises make learning really fun. I’m motivated every day and can already see big progress.

Achim 081667App Store · Germany · Oct 2026

Translated from German · See original

Die App ist super intuitiv gestaltet und das Lernen macht durch die abwechslungsreichen Übungen richtig Spaß. Ich bin jeden Tag motiviert dabei und merke schon jetzt große Fortschritte.

“Combines lots of handy features and makes daily study easy”

Translated from Chinese · See original

结合了很多好用的功能，方便日常学习

Dog catmanGoogle Play · Nov 2026

“I found what I was looking for”

Translated from Spanish · See original

encontré lo que buscaba

S. G.Google Play · Jul 2026

“I became a lifetime subscriber because I immediately recognized that this app was different from others I’ve tried, including Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, Babbel, and Fluent Forever.”

KotoamatsukamiiiiApp Store · United States · Nov 2026

“Really handy!”

Translated from Chinese · See original

非常好用！

守护Google Play · Oct 2026

“Lots of vocabulary & the grammar is explained really well! Good value for money … Customer support was very helpful and quickly solved my issue!”

Translated from German · See original

Viel Vokabular & die Grammatik wird super erklärt! Preis-Leistung passt … Kundensupport war sehr hilfreich und hat mein Anliegen schnell gelöst!

Natalie Z.App Store · Austria · Oct 2026

“I’ve been learning Brazilian Portuguese on and off for years, have tried Duolingo, … PortuguesePod101, textbooks, and bar none this is the best and most comprehensive app…”

JKAYNE508App Store · United States · Sep 2026

“very good”

Translated from Portuguese · See original

muito bom

Jhessyka L.Google Play · Sep 2026

“…Falando is great so far, it solves several challenges: 1. I don’t need to think what’s next. 2. I have a lot of materials divided by level. 3. It tracks my mistakes and progress. I haven’t seen anything similar for Brazilian Portuguese.”

G.Smith 2021App Store · Brazil · Nov 2026

“…this app is I think the best possible way to get fluent for every type of learner”

Cloud.v1Google Play · Aug 2026

Pricing

Free

Full A1 (Beginner) course — grammar, vocabulary, and listening
Multiple practice modes with A1 content
Up to 100 active review items (SRS deck)
High-quality audio
AI-powered sentence explanations (3 per day)
Import 3 YouTube videos and 3 articles total
1 graded reader per day
Falando is available for iPhone on the App Store and for Android on Google Play.

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Premium

Full A2-C2 course.
Unlimited review deck. The free plan caps active reviews at 100.
Access to 200+ grammar points
10,000+ vocabulary with multiple example sentences
700+ listening exercises.
Unlimited idioms practice.
Celpe-Bras Exam Simulation.
AI chatbot to practice conversation with.
Unlimited AI-powered sentence explanations. The free plan caps this at 3 per day.
Import unlimited YouTube videos and articles.
Word Catcher: photograph any object and add it to your reviews as a new word.
10 Graded Readers per day.
Unlimited daily journaling with AI feedback.
Brazilian slang, regional vocabulary, colloquial expressions and more!
Detailed statistics, tracking time learning Portuguese outside Falando and generating word lists based on consumed content
Generating a Progress Report you can send to your Portuguese tutor to go through the topics that give you the most trouble together
Export your whole vocabulary to a CSV whenever you want.
Developer API access to your learning data
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about learning Brazilian Portuguese with Falando

What's the best way to learn Brazilian Portuguese as a beginner?

Keep it small and consistent. In Falando, you'll start at A1 with clear explanations, level-appropriate vocabulary, and short high-quality audio listening. The spaced-repetition system handles timing so knowledge sticks. You can start free, build momentum, and add more as you go.

How is Brazilian Portuguese different from European Portuguese?

They're close cousins, but pronunciation, vocabulary, and usage differ. Falando focuses exclusively on Brazilian Portuguese—so the voices, examples, and cultural context you learn match how people speak across Brazil.

Can I learn with YouTube videos and articles?

Absolutely. Import YouTube videos and articles in Portuguese, get instant transcripts or text, discover new vocabulary, and save items to your review queue. Real-world content, zero setup.

Is Falando useful for intermediate and advanced learners?

Yes. Close gaps with focused grammar, sharpen listening with high-quality audio, and use imports to tune content to your interests. The loop doesn't change—just the depth and speed.

Will Falando prepare me for the Celpe-Bras exam?

Yes! Falando includes a dedicated Celpe-Bras Practice Exam mode with mock tests that mirror the real exam's format and difficulty. On top of that, our full A1–C2 course covers the grammar, vocabulary, listening, and cultural context the exam demands—so you're building real proficiency, not just test tricks.

Do you have a mobile app?

Falando is available for iPhone on the App Store and for Android on Google Play. You can also use Falando in your mobile browser.

Is there a free plan or trial?

You can start free with full access to A1 content. There's also a 7-day trial (no credit card info required) to explore everything before you commit. When you upgrade, you unlock the full A2–C2 course and higher daily limits for some features.

How much does Falando cost?

Beginner (A1) content is free forever, with no card required. To unlock the full course, choose a monthly, annual or lifetime plan. Prices vary by country, and checkout shows yours.

How is Falando different from Duolingo?

Duolingo covers dozens of languages with short, game-style lessons, and it's a great way to start. Falando teaches only Brazilian Portuguese, from A1 to C2, with full grammar explanations, listening practice, graded readers, AI conversation and spaced-repetition reviews.

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