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Business Portuguese

The Portuguese your MBA didn't teach you.

Business
Individual · Online · Industry-customized

Business Portuguese

The Portuguese your MBA didn't teach you.

For professionals and executives who need Brazilian Portuguese that actually works in business — meetings, negotiations, emails, presentations. Classes combine functional language, specialized vocabulary, and the cultural context of doing business in Brazil.

What you'll be able to do

Lead meetings and present in Portuguese with confidence
Negotiate terms, push back, and close deals in your target language
Write professional emails, reports, and proposals
Hold your own on phone calls and video conferences with Brazilian counterparts
Read industry materials — contracts, reports, market analyses — without a translator
Navigate Brazilian corporate culture without making the mistakes that quietly cost relationships

How the program works

This isn't an off-the-shelf business Portuguese course. Each program is built around your industry, your role, and the situations you actually face at work.

Core textbookBons Negócios: Português do Brasil para o Mundo do Trabalho (Good Business: Portuguese for the Workplace)
Custom materialsReal cases, corporate documents, simulations, and worksheets developed in-house by HappyPortuguese
Entry levelFrom A2 (elementary) and up
Skills coveredOral and written communication in professional contexts
FormatIndividual classes · Online · Customized to your industry

What's covered

Professional introductions and networking in Portuguese
Meetings and negotiations — vocabulary and communication strategy
Emails, reports, and formal written communication
Phone calls and video conferences in Portuguese
Industry-specific vocabulary — technology, agribusiness, finance, healthcare, tourism
Brazilian corporate culture — business etiquette and intercultural communication
Oral presentations and pitches in Portuguese

Why Carla

Dra. Carla Regiane Dias has prepared executives, lawyers, consultants, and physicians for professional work in Brazil — from relocation to São Paulo, leading Brazilian teams, to working with subsidiaries in Belo Horizonte. Her PhD in Portuguese Philology from USP isn't just an academic credential — it means she can explain why Portuguese works the way it does in business contexts, not just what to say. Executives don't have time for vague rules. Carla teaches the patterns and the reasoning together.

Most students achieve functional professional Portuguese within 3–4 months of consistent weekly study.

FAQ

Common questions

What level of Portuguese do I need to start?

Business Portuguese classes start from A2 (elementary) and up. If you are a complete beginner, we recommend starting with Adult Classes to build a functional foundation, then transitioning to the Business program once you reach A2.

How is the curriculum customized to my industry?

In the intake session, Dra. Carla maps your industry, role, and the real communication situations you face — meetings, contracts, negotiations, client calls. Materials and vocabulary are then built around your specific context, not a generic business syllabus.

How long until I can function professionally in Portuguese?

Most students achieve functional professional Portuguese within 3–4 months of consistent weekly study, meaning they can hold meetings, write emails, and handle calls with Brazilian counterparts. Full professional fluency — including cultural nuance and complex negotiations — typically takes 6–12 months.

Can I do Business Portuguese and CELPE-Bras at the same time?

It depends on your goals and timeline. Many professionals preparing for work in Brazil benefit from both tracks. Dra. Carla will recommend the right sequencing after your free first class.

Ready to start?

Book a free 30-minute placement class. Dra. Carla will assess your level, understand your goals, and recommend the right path — no pressure to enroll.

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