Find a Portuguese language exchange partner
Portuguese is the official language of nine countries, and Brazil alone has a huge, warm online community. Brazilians are famously open to new friends, which makes Portuguese one of the most rewarding languages to learn through conversation.
Find Portuguese partners — free
Where Portuguese is spoken
Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, Timor-Leste and Equatorial Guinea. On Palavra you can filter partners by country to hear a specific accent, or mix regions to hear the variety.
5 phrases to start your first Portuguese conversation
Tips for learning Portuguese with a partner
- Brazilian and European Portuguese differ in pronunciation, some vocabulary and pronoun use. Choose one to focus on and tell your partners.
- Nasal vowels (as in "pão" and "não") are easiest to learn by listening. Ask for voice notes.
- In everyday Brazilian speech, "a gente" often replaces "nós" for "we", and "você" is the normal word for "you".
- If you know Spanish, beware of false friends: "esquisito" means strange, not exquisite.
How a Portuguese exchange works on Palavra
- Match: list Portuguese as a language you're learning. Native Portuguese speakers learning your language appear as "perfect matches".
- Split the time: a fair exchange is half in each language. Many partners alternate days or messages.
- Post Moments in Portuguese: native speakers correct them publicly and kindly, so everyone learns from the fix.
- Send voice notes: pronunciation is where a real partner helps most.
- Write a slow letter: long-form writing builds vocabulary that chat doesn't.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Portuguese language exchange partner?
Create a free Palavra profile, add Portuguese as a language you're learning and your native language as one you can teach. The Language exchange page then lists native Portuguese speakers who are learning your language, ranked by match score.
Where is Portuguese spoken?
Portuguese is spoken in Brazil, Portugal, Angola, Mozambique, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, Timor-Leste and Equatorial Guinea.
Is it free to practice Portuguese on Palavra?
Yes. Matching, messaging, voice notes, Moments with native corrections, slow letters and flashcards are all free.