Sara Correia, founder of Cut the Mustard, European Portuguese language school

Cut the Mustard - European Portuguese Language School

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Learn European Portuguese Step by Step

At Cut the Mustard, we believe learning Portuguese should feel exciting, doable, and totally worth it. That’s why we’ve created a structured, step-by-step program designed to guide you from your very first words all the way to confidently expressing yourself in more complex situations. Whether you’re starting from scratch or picking up where you left off, we’ve got you covered! Each level (A0 to B2) is broken down into smaller, manageable steps (like A1.1, A1.2, etc.) so you can move at your own pace and celebrate progress along the way. In every module, you’ll build vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and gain confidence through activities focused on listening, speaking, and real conversation.

Quickview

A0 – Absolute Beginner

Welcome! If you’re completely new to Portuguese, this is the perfect place to begin. You’ll start building a solid foundation so you can feel confident moving on to A1.

You’ll learn to:

A1.1 – Beginner

You're getting comfortable with basic phrases, and now it's time to build on that.

You’ll learn to:

A1.2 – Beginner+

You're starting to express yourself! This stage helps you use basic language confidently.

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A1.3 – Upper Beginner

Now you’re able to have longer conversations and express more ideas.

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A2.1 – Elementary

You're starting to interact more easily in Portuguese, especially when others speak slowly and clearly.

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A2.2 – Elementary+

You're now using both regular and irregular past tenses with confidence, and ready to explore new themes.

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A2.3 – Upper Elementary

You can now talk about the past and understand people at a faster pace. Time to level up!

You’ll learn to:

B1.1 – Pre-Intermediate

You're becoming a storyteller! Let’s work on expressing yourself clearly in more complex situations.

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B1.2 – Pre-Intermediate+

You're starting to reflect, compare, and explain. This stage helps you sharpen your skills.

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B1.3 – Upper Pre-Intermediate

At this point, you’re really expressing yourself with confidence and depth.

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Ready to Start?

We keep things fun and simple, so learning feels natural and progress becomes part of your routine.

Join us at Cut the Mustard, and let’s grow your Portuguese step by step—with joy, clarity, and a big smile!

Email us at [email protected] for more information