Learn Portuguese in Vancouver. Fast.

Not at all. We welcome complete beginners (A1) through to advanced speakers (C1+). Your free placement test — done online in about 20 minutes — determines your exact starting level. Whether you've never studied Portuguese or want to sharpen professional fluency for Brazilian or Portuguese markets, we place you in the right programme from day one.

Both. Our native-fluent instructors cover Brazilian Portuguese (the variety spoken in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and across Brazil's major business hubs) and European Portuguese (spoken in Lisbon, Porto, and across Portugal). We also provide cultural context for lusophone Africa — Angola and Mozambique — for clients with trade or international relations interests in those markets. We tailor instruction entirely to your target region and goals.

With our intensive programme (multiple sessions per day), most students reach working A2 in 3–4 weeks and conversational B1 within 8–10 weeks. With regular sessions (approx. 4 h/week), A2 typically takes 10–12 weeks and B1 around 20–25 weeks. Private one-to-one sessions can cut these timelines significantly. Your advisor will give you a realistic timeline based on your starting level and goals.

Yes — this is our most requested Portuguese programme in Vancouver. We work with professionals in finance, tech, resources, and consulting who need Portuguese for meetings, negotiations, and client relationships in Brazil, Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique. Programmes are fully customized to your sector, your role, and the specific business contexts where Portuguese fluency will make the biggest difference. Available in-person at Melville Street, live online, or at your Vancouver office.

100% free and with no commitment. A Berlitz advisor — a real person, not a chatbot — will contact you within 1 business day. In a 20-minute call, they'll discuss your Portuguese goals, your current level, your schedule, and your timeline. They'll recommend the right format, pace, and programme. You only enrol if it feels right. No pressure, no upsell.

Possibly. Berlitz Vancouver is a recognised training provider and many employers — particularly those with Brazilian operations, Pacific Rim trade activities, or international finance mandates — include language training in their professional development budgets. Your advisor can help you understand which options apply to your situation and how to approach your employer about covering the cost.