In-person Group classes

The in-person classes meet weekly at several levels. Full details here.

We will run 3 x 12 week trimesters in 2026. Join us in Alvaiázere, Central Portugal, 20 minutes north of Tomar. We are here.

• 1st Trimester - Week 5 Jan – 3 April (week off 16 Feb)

• 2nd Trimester - Week 13 April – 3 July

• 3rd Trimester - Week 14 Set – 11 Dec (week off 26 Oct )

25€ per month (4 weeks)

2025 – 3rd Trimester

15th September -12 December 2025 (times are all PT - Lisbon time) - week off 27 -31 October

• A1.1 - Tuesdays 10-11h (total beginner)

• A1.3 – Tuesdays 11-12h (presenting and practising the present tense)

• A2.2 – Thursdays 11-12h (developing language skills)

• A2 revision course – Thursdays 10-11h

• B1.1 – Thursdays 12-13h (understanding and expressing better)

• B1 / B2 Conversation and development classes -Tuesdays 12-13h

2026 – 1st Trimester

5th January -3 April 2026 - week off for carnaval 16 - 20 February

• A1.2 - Tuesdays 10-11h (beginner)

• A2.1 – Tuesdays 11-12h (getting more independent)

• A2 revision course – Thursdays 10h30-11h30

• B1.2 – Thursdays 11h30-12h30 (putting it all together)

• B1 / B2 Conversation and development classes -Tuesdays 12-13h

Sign up here, or if you want more information get in touch.

For most of these classes, to maximise class time and speed up your learning, we use the blended learning approach of OnTrack online - where you receive access to all the course materials in advance, so you can prepare each lesson in in your own time, and so then in the classes you will know what we are going to be doing, be prepared and we will spend the class doing activities and plenty of speaking!

3 day Portuguese mini-courses

We'll get speaking!  Each session stands alone, covers one useful topic (such as going to the café, talking about family, travelling…) and will include games, activities and role plays in Portuguese.

Watch this space for the next round of mini-courses.

OnTrack Online Group Classes

Free Taster Classes

Group classes meet up weekly. Continuous supported learning, progressing from one level to the next. Suitable for whether you are just starting out or returning after a break from studying. Full details here.

We will run 3 x 12 week trimesters in 2026. Join us on Zoom. There are regular taster classes running too (see below)

• 1st Trimester - Week 5 Jan – 3 April (week off for Carnaval 16 Feb)

• 2nd Trimester - Week 13 April – 3 July 

• 3rd Trimester - Week 14 Set – 11 Dec (week off 26 Oct)

95€ per trimester (12 weeks)

(If the trimester has already started, visit FAQ section for available options)

2026 – 1st Trimester - now taking bookings!

5th January -3 April 2026 (times are all PT - Lisbon time) - week off for carnaval 16 - 20 February

A1.1 (1a) - total beginner - Friday 17-18h
A1.2 (1b) - moving on from beginner - Wednesday 14-15h
A1.3 (1c) – introducing the present tense - Thursday 14-15h
A2.1 (2a) - getting more independent - Tuesday 16-17h
A2.2 (2b) - continuing to develop skills – TBA
A2.3 (2c) – introducing the past tenses - Tuesday 15-16h  
B1.1 (3a) - putting it all together! - Wednesday 18-19h  
B1.2 (3b) – understanding and expressing better - Thursday 17-18h  
B1.3 (3c) - moving on and starting the subjunctive - Wednesday 15-16h  

There will be an orientation / introduction session for those new to the courses on Tuesday 16th December

These courses will run along the same lines as the in person classes - to maximise class time and speed up your learning, we use the blended learning approach of OnTrack online - where you receive access to all the course materials in advance, so you can prepare each lesson in in your own time, and so then in the classes you will know what we are going to be doing, be prepared and we will spend the class doing activities and plenty of speaking!

Try out our OnTrack Online group classes. Join one of our free taster sessions, meet the teacher and see for yourself what the online classroom with us is like.   Full details here.

Dates will appear here as we schedule more sessions

You can download free taster worksheets for each level here - and get a 5% discount on the next trimester courses.

Or, you can view a previous level 1 taster session here on our online learning platform (you need to create a free account - email, name and password to access)

Self-Study

Total flexibility! Learn at your own pace. 9 levels available, start anytime. Full details here.

Book an orientation session to get started. (5€ for a live 30min 1:1 or 1:2 session to guide you to the correct level and take you through the learning platform, course components and how to access everything to ensure you get started smoothly)

45€ per 12 lesson course (60€ 2 person access)

The sequence of the 9 levels is this:
Beginner: A1.1(1a) – A1.2 (1b) – A1.3 (1c)
Elementary: A2.1 (2a) – A2.2 (2b) – A2.3 (2c)
Intermediate: B1.1 (3a) – B1.2 (3b) – B1.2 (3c)

You will get 180 days access to the online platform with the 12 lesson package packed with materials put together in a well structured and easy to digest way. Each lesson has a training video, pdfs and online flashcards and games to keep you engaged and motivated. (all pdfs are downloadable - so you can study offline too).

A2 CIPLE exam prep courses

We will run 4 x 12 week online courses in 2026 preparing for the exams in March, May, July and November. we have a 97% pass rate :) Join us on Zoom. Full details here.

(times are all PT - Lisbon time)

Preparing for the exam in March :
25 Nov – 16 Dec / 6 Jan – 24 Feb (2 weeks off over Christmas New Year) 
Weds 2-3pm
Orientation session for the class Thurs 20th Nov 16-17h

Preparing for the exam in May:
17 Feb - 5 May
Tues 5-6pm (possible Weds 2-3pm) 

Preparing for the exam in July: 
21 April - 7 July (week off 6 April) 
Wed 2-3pm 

Preparing for the exam in November:
18 Aug - 3 Nov
Tues 5-6pm / Weds 2-3pm  

55€ per month (4 weeks) / 150€ per 3 months (12 weeks)

Get in touch for more details or to reserve your place, or book on a CIPLE info session. We have a waiting list for future courses, join this and we will contact you when enrollment opens for the course (usually 4-6 weeks before the start date)

CIPLE exam info sessions

Learn all about the CIPLE exam, the format and how our A2 exam preparation courses work. Live session in a small group - the perfect opportunity to get all your questions answered.

5€ for 30min live session

Next dates will be (Weds 16-16h30):

19th Nov, 27th Nov, 10th Dec

Chat Group

A weekly themed chat. Receive a weekly email with chat ideas and join the live session to chat with other learners at your level in break-out groups of 2-3 people. Great speaking practice! Full details here

Wednesdays, 13-13h30: A1 / A2 (Beginner/Elementary) (times are all PT - Lisbon time)
Thursdays, 13h-13h45 : A2/ B1 + (Intermediate)

First chat free - get in touch to be added to next week’s chat!

5€ per month
(available as a FREE add on to ALL courses)

Book club

Every other month we read one book in 4 stages, with optional questions to think about each week. When we meet we falar português and discuss interesting language and our opinions about the section read that week. Full details here.

We meet on Wednesdays 17-17h45 (times are all PT - Lisbon time)

Sessions are limited to groups of 8.

€25 per month (4 weeks)