The beautiful Romance language of Portuguese is spoken by some 220 million people worldwide and is the official language of 8 independent countries.

At Cactus we offer a range of European Portuguese courses (listed below) and Brazilian Portuguese courses. These are available both in-country and as evening language courses in the UK and North America, enabling you to experience the many wonderful cultures, landscapes and accents that the language offers.

General Portuguese European Course: Usually 20 lessons per week, 4 lessons each day (morning or afternoon).

Intensive Portuguese European Course: Usually 30 lessons per week, 6 lessons each day (morning & afternoon).

Individual Portuguese European Course: Tailor-made to your own personal needs and interests.

Combined Portuguese European Course: Usually group classes in the morning & private classes in the afternoon.

Other Portuguese European Courses: Language & activity holidays and mini group programmes.

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Host Family: The most economical way to see a country, plus real immersion in the language & culture.

Shared Student Apartment: Live with foreign and/or native students in an independent environment.

Private Apartment: Complete independence and a little more comfort during your stay.

Student Residence: Varies depending on location & suitable for students of all ages and nationalities.

Hotel: For those who want complete independence away from the school environment.

All of our accommodation options are available as single, double or twin rooms. These preferences are listed on some of our location pages or on a request basis. Please contact us for more information.

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Immersing yourself in another country is not just about learning the language; it's about your interaction with the people and understanding of their way of life. With this in mind, we're delighted to bring you our brand new pages on culture, offering you interesting, valuable and at time quirky information on your chosen country's land, people, attitudes and beliefs. Together with your language learning, this is the ideal way to ensure you get the most out of your stay abroad.

Portuguese culture in portugal

Brazilian culture in Brazil