Why speak Portuguese?
Portuguese connects a vast, warm world from Brazil to Portugal. A little spoken effort earns an enormous welcome.
- 260 million speakers and growing
- Nasal sounds need practice out loud
- Conversation is casual and forgiving
Phrases to say out loud
Say each one before your call. Mira will use them with you.
- Oi, tudo bem?Hi, how are you?
- Pode repetir, por favor?Can you repeat that, please?
- Como se diz … em português?How do you say … in Portuguese?
- Ainda estou aprendendo.I'm still learning.
- Pode falar mais devagar?Can you speak more slowly?
- Eu adoraria praticar.I'd love to practice.
Tips to speak Portuguese sooner
- Practise the nasal 'ão' sound in 'não' and 'pão' out loud.
- Pick one variety, Brazilian or European, and stick with it while you build confidence.
- Talk about your day in simple sentences. Reps matter more than fancy vocabulary.
Preparing for a speaking exam? See exams
Questions, answered
Brazilian or European Portuguese?
You can practise either. Mira adapts to the variety you want and focuses on the everyday phrases you will actually use.
Do I need to know any Portuguese already?
No, you can start as a complete beginner. Mira speaks slowly, keeps things simple, and can help in English when you are stuck, then raises the difficulty as you improve.
How is this different from a language app?
Apps build vocabulary but rarely make you speak in real time. Mira is a live phone conversation, so you practise understanding and speaking Portuguese together, which is what real conversations demand.
Your free practice call is one ring away.
- Pick the language you speak and the one your exam is in
- Tell us where to reach you
- Mira calls for a free 3-minute practice conversation
Confirm your details
Mira will call this number for your free 3-minute trial conversation.
When the call connects, wait for Mira to speak first. There's no need to say hello, she begins the conversation on her own.