Step-by-step grammar
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CEFR A1–C2 courseTaught in English
Portuguese · CEFR A1–C2 · English
Want to move beyond basic Portuguese phrases and start communicating naturally? This A1-to-C2 course gives you clear English explanations while building vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, listening, reading, writing, and practical conversation skills for travel, study, work, and everyday life.
The first 2 lessons are free to preview — no card needed.
- Levels6
- Lessons113
- Free previews2
- LanguagePortuguese
Why this course actually works
A complete CEFR grammar syllabus from A1 to C2 — taught in English, not a vocabulary game.
Grammar-first, end to end
A full A1–C2 syllabus where every structure is taught in order, on a board, with a teacher's voice — not scattered tips between mini-games.
Explained in English
You meet each rule in the language you already think in, then practise it in Portuguese. Nothing is left to guesswork.
Five skills in one lesson
Grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking are built into the same course, so what you learn on Monday you use all week.
Built so you don't forget
Smart flashcards and the Leitner system schedule reviews around your mistakes, turning short-term wins into long-term memory.
What you getTypical appsMynawoo
Complete CEFR grammar syllabus, A1 to C2
Every rule explained in your mother tongue
Corrections and feedback on what you write and say
Spaced repetition tuned to your own mistakes
Free preview lessons
Open a complete lesson and experience the classroom before you continue.
How you will learn
Every lesson blends five skills, explained in your own language so nothing stays abstract.
Reading with support
Short texts with audio, tap-to-translate vocabulary and comprehension checks after every passage.
Listening practice
Native-speed audio with transcripts, replay controls and quizzes that show exactly what you missed.
Writing with feedback
Prompts matched to your level, corrected sentence by sentence with an explanation for every change.
Speaking drills
Record yourself, compare with the model answer and build confidence before you speak to a real person.
Where this course takes you
Each CEFR level unlocks something you can actually do in real life.
- A1
A1 — First real sentences
25 lessonsBasic phrases and simple daily conversations: greetings, introductions, numbers, times and places.
- A2
A2 — Everyday situations
19 lessonsUnderstanding common phrases and easy interactions: shopping, directions, plans, past and future.
- B1
B1 — Holding your own
18 lessonsWriting and speaking in more complex situations, explaining opinions and handling the unexpected.
- B2
B2 — Work and study ready
18 lessonsEnough fluency for work and study: meetings, interviews, reports and detailed discussion.
- C1
C1 — Precision and nuance
17 lessonsAcademic and professional register, argument structure, hedging, and control of tone.
- C2
C2 — Near-native command
16 lessonsImplication, irony, style and high-stakes communication where every word choice counts.
With steady daily practice, most learners reach a confident B2 in around nine months — and the whole path to C2 is already written and waiting.
What you will study
Lesson topics pulled automatically from this course outline.
Oi, eu me chamo AnaComo se escreve?Pão, mãe e limõesFilho, manhã e cidadeNúmeros e idadeSou do Brasil, sou professoraEstou cansado, estou em casaO livro, a mesa, um carroMeu, sua, nossosEste, esse, aquele
Full course outline
Levels, units, and lesson titles from the live database.
A1Level A110 units25 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Oi, eu me chamo Ana
- 3Como se escreve?
- 4Pão, mãe e limões
- 5Filho, manhã e cidade
- 6Números e idade
Unit 2
- 2Sou do Brasil, sou professora
- 3Estou cansado, estou em casa
Unit 3
- 2O livro, a mesa, um carro
- 3Meu, sua, nossos
- 4Este, esse, aquele
Unit 4
- 2Falo, como, moro
- 3Acordo às sete
- 4Vou, faço, tenho
- 5Posso e quero
Unit 5
- 2Onde? Quando? Por quê?
- 3Não gosto, nunca vou
- 4Não vi ninguém
Unit 6
- 2Eu gosto de café
- 3Nas horas vagas
Unit 7
- 2Tem um banco aqui perto
- 3Quero um café, por favor
Unit 8
- 2Estou comendo
- 3Vou viajar amanhã
Unit 9
- 2Eu falei, eu fui
Unit 10
- 2Por aqui ou para casa?
A2Level A28 units19 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Fiz, tive, pude
- 3Quando eu era criança
- 4Estava chovendo quando saí
Unit 2
- 2Eu vi ele / eu o vi
- 3Me dá, dê-me, dá-me
Unit 3
- 2Mais alto que, tão alto quanto
Unit 4
- 2Amanhã vai chover / choverá
- 3Se chover, fico em casa
Unit 5
- 2Fala devagar! Fale devagar!
- 3Você deveria descansar
Unit 6
- 2Moro aqui há dois anos
- 3Tenho estudado muito
Unit 7
- 2Porque, então, mas, embora
- 3Algo, nada, alguém
Unit 8
- 2Entender um recado e decidir
- 3Ler avisos e escolher
- 4Pedir e entregar um material
- 5Contar avanços recentes
- 6Escrever para um objetivo
B1Level B19 units18 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Quero que você venha
- 3Acho que sim / não acho que
- 4Quando você chegar
Unit 2
- 2Tinha saído
- 3Infinitivo pessoal
Unit 3
- 2Se eu tivesse tempo, viajaria
Unit 4
- 2Que, quem, onde, cujo
- 3Foi construído / vende-se
Unit 5
- 2Ele disse que viria
Unit 6
- 2Na minha opinião
- 3Expressões idiomáticas
Unit 7
- 2Verbos pronominais
Unit 8
- 2Devagarinho e cuidadosamente
Unit 9
- 2Entender lembranças e queixas
- 3Interpretar expressões pelo contexto
- 4Debater uma proposta de grupo
- 5Relatar decisões e compromissos
- 6Explicar um processo com clareza
B2Level B28 units18 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Embora, mesmo que, caso
- 3Se eu tivesse sabido
Unit 2
- 2E-mail formal claro
- 3Brasil e Portugal
Unit 3
- 2Causa e consequência
- 3Ênfase
Unit 4
- 2Verbos com preposição
- 3Falsos amigos
Unit 5
- 2Notícias e debates
- 3Carta de opinião
Unit 6
- 2Particípios duplos
- 3Crase
Unit 7
- 2Reconhecer variedade e atitude
- 3Ler condições e relações com precisão
- 4Conduzir um debate baseado em evidências
Unit 8
- 2Apresentar uma proposta internacional
- 3Escrever uma carta pública fundamentada
- 4Explicar opções e consequências
C1Level C17 units17 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Atenuação
- 3Registro acadêmico
Unit 2
- 2Texto dissertativo
- 3Discordar com educação
Unit 3
- 2Retomadas
- 3Citar e parafrasear
Unit 4
- 2Apresentações
- 3Negociação
Unit 5
- 2Colocações
- 3Sinônimos
Unit 6
- 2Seguir uma argumentação oral complexa
- 3Ler escolhas lexicais criticamente
- 4Discordar e reformular num seminário
Unit 7
- 2Apresentar uma recomendação calibrada
- 3Integrar fontes com voz própria
- 4Mediar posições em conflito
- 5Ouvir além das palavras
C2Level C27 units16 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Ironia e subtexto
- 3Ritmo e estilo
Unit 2
- 2Linguagem coloquial
- 3Português formal contemporâneo
Unit 3
- 2Persuadir
- 3Provérbios no argumento
Unit 4
- 2Voz e perspectiva na literatura lusófona
- 3Poesia
Unit 5
- 2Linguagem jurídica
- 3Tradução
Unit 6
- 2Interpretar subtexto em fala espontânea
- 3Desmontar um texto institucional denso
- 4Negociar premissas e significados
Unit 7
- 2Explicar uma controvérsia especializada
- 3Reescrever com precisão estilística
- 4Integrar fontes para uma decisão
Frequently asked questions
Everything learners usually ask before starting this course.
+Can I try the course for free?
Yes. The first 2 lessons are free previews. Sign up and open them straight away to see exactly how the course teaches — no payment details needed.
+Which language are the explanations in?
Explanations are written in English, while examples, exercises and audio stay in Portuguese. You always understand the rule before you have to use it.
+How is the course structured?
It runs across 6 CEFR levels and 113 lessons, grouped into units. The full outline is on this page, so you can see every lesson title before you start.
+How long does it take to make real progress?
Most learners reach a confident B2 in about nine months of steady daily practice across grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking.
+Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Mynawoo works in the browser and in the mobile app, and your progress, notebooks and Leitner cards stay in sync between them.
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