Available this September

Survive in Portugal

The Real-Life European Portuguese Audio Experience

A practical European Portuguese audiobook recorded at slow and natural speed, bilingual with the local unwritten rules and cultural tips to help you blend in.

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7+ hours of audio One-time purchase Paperback and Kindle editions available separately Written and narrated by Sara

Before we go any further

Does this sound like you?

Maybe you haven't tried learning yet — the idea of textbooks and grammar rules alone is enough to make you put it off.

Or maybe you have tried — apps, grammar books, even a phrasebook — but none of it prepared you for the landlord calling, or the pharmacist asking something you didn't expect.

You freeze at the café counter, order the same safe thing every time, and go home replaying what you should have said.

You want to actually live here — not just visit — but the language still makes you feel like an outsider.

You're not alone — and this is exactly what I built Survive in Portugal for

Not a Portuguese course

A survival guide that helps you know what to say when real life happens — from day one

By the numbers

What's inside

hours of narrated audio

50+

real-life scenarios

500+

real Portuguese sentences

365+

vocabulary words

With the Wi-Fi technician

The internet is very slow.

"A internet está muito lenta."

At work

Can we postpone this meeting?

"Podemos adiar esta reunião?"

Enrolling your child

I would like to enrol my son / daughter.

"Gostaria de inscrever o meu filho / a minha filha."

At the pharmacy

I need something for a headache.

"Preciso de algo para a dor de cabeça."

At the vet

My dog isn't eating well.

"O meu cão não está a comer bem."

Coffee and pastries at a Portuguese café

At the café

One latte, please.

"Um galão, se faz favor."

This is just a small sample — 500+ real sentences across 50+ real-life scenarios await you inside.

Survive in Portugal Mission

With Survive in Portugal, you will...

Blend into the community faster

Read the room like a local

Absorb vocabulary passively, just by listening

Practice real pronunciation, not just theory

Learn the sentences that help you navigate life in Portugal — long before you speak fluent Portuguese

Is this you?

Who it's for — and who it's not

It's for you if

You're moving to Portugal, or you've already moved, and everything still feels unfamiliar.

You want real, spoken European Portuguese — not textbook grammar, not Brazilian Portuguese.

You'd rather absorb phrases by listening and repeating — in the car, on a walk, doing the dishes — than sit down and study.

You want to walk into a café, a school, a pharmacy, a Finanças office, and actually get through it.

You want to blend into the community and feel like this is your new home.

Who it's not for

You're preparing for an official language exam (A1–B2) — this isn't the focus here, I'd recommend a structured course and/or 1:1 teaching instead.

You want deep grammar explanations — this is about speaking, but grammar study fits well alongside it.

You're already fluent — the phrases here may be too easy for you, but you'll still find real value in the cultural context and unwritten rules: how Portuguese people actually talk, day to day, versus the classroom version. That's often the part that helps you finally feel at home here, even at a high level.

How it fits into your journey

Different methods, for different moments

Everyone learns differently, and everyone's goals are different too. Survive in Portugal isn't here to replace grammar courses or 1:1 teaching — use it on its own, or alongside a course or a teacher, whatever fits how you learn.

	Survive in Portugal	Classroom-style course	1:1 Teaching
Real-life situations in Portugal	✅	Rarely	Depends on teacher
Native European Portuguese	✅	✅	✅
Learn while walking, driving or cooking	✅	Sometimes	Not really
One-time purchase	✅	✅	Ongoing cost
No scheduling required	✅	Sometimes	Not really
Personal feedback	Not built in	Sometimes	✅
Grammar explained in depth	Not the focus	✅	✅
Exam preparation (A1–B2)	Not the focus	✅	✅

About Sara

Hi, I'm Sara. I was born and raised in Lisbon, and for years I've worked as a European Portuguese teacher — helping people from all over the world settle into life here. Along the way I kept hearing the same questions, again and again: at the pharmacy, at the doctor's, with landlords, at cafés. That's when it clicked — I should be teaching the Portuguese people actually need during their first months in Portugal. So I created the resource I wish every newcomer had.

What students say

What people say about learning with Sara

Very individualized lessons, encourages active speaking, always well-prepared.

Ernst

Clear and enjoyable lessons, tailored to topics that interest me.

Eran

I've started to think faster and formulate sentences on my own.

Nadia

Incredibly patient. I leave every lesson feeling confident.

Jessica

Relaxed, not a rigid classroom — learning with a friend.

Kim

Every lesson designed perfectly to fit exactly what I need.

Magnus

Questions

Frequently asked

How do I access the audio after buying?

You'll have lifetime access to the Learning Hub on saraduraes.com — listen directly there, or download it, whichever fits you best.

Do I need to be at a certain level to start?

No. This is for anyone — whether you're just starting out or already speak some Portuguese but still struggle with day-to-day interactions or that feeling of truly belonging here. If you're already B2 or above, you may find the phrases too basic — this is built for everyday confidence, not advanced fluency.

Is this downloadable or do I need to stream it?

Fully downloadable — listen offline, on any device, whenever you like.

Is this European or Brazilian Portuguese?

100% European Portuguese, recorded by a native speaker from Lisbon.

How long will I have access?

Lifetime access — revisit any chapter whenever you need it.

Is there a printed version?

Yes — a physical paperback companion is available separately.

What if I'm not satisfied?

You're covered by a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with Survive in Portugal within 14 days of purchase, simply email me and I'll refund you — no hard feelings. My goal is to help you feel more confident using Portuguese in real life, and if the audiobook isn't the right fit, I don't want you to feel stuck with your purchase.

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