Free Portuguese Graded Readers for Beginners & Intermediate Learners

Get free Portuguese graded readers and practice reading. For absolute beginners, beginners, and intermediate learners.

Portuguese graded readers are one of the best ways to start reading Portuguese. You pick up vocabulary, learn grammar in context, and improve your overall Portuguese along the way.

Here, you’ll find PortuguesePod101’s graded readers, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. And as a new member, you can download 2 Portuguese graded reader PDFs for FREE.

Two free Portuguese graded reader books from PortuguesePod101 for Absolute Beginner and Beginner levels

Portuguese Graded Readers: Beginner to Intermediate

Portuguese Learning Material

Reading Portuguese is actually easy when you start at the right level.

That’s why our Portuguese graded readers are organized by levels, from Absolute Beginner to Intermediate. So, if you know the Portuguese alphabet, start with Absolute Beginner. You start with simple words and phrases and we’ll build you to Beginner and Intermediate levels.

For the best experience, read these books inside our Portuguese learning program, where you can listen to the audio as you read and see the translations.

Absolute Beginner Portuguese Graded Readers

Starting from zero? These readers start you off with simple Portuguese words and phrases along with illustrations. These basic readers help you practice reading basic Portuguese, a few words at a time.

Beginner Portuguese Graded Readers

Ready for complete Portuguese sentences? Our beginner-level graded readers help you read full sentences and introduce new vocabulary and grammar along the way.

Intermediate Portuguese Graded Readers

Want to take your Portuguese reading skills to the next level? Intermediate-level materials challenge you with more complex passages, vocabulary, and grammar.

Ready to start reading Portuguese at your level?

Get 2 free Portuguese Graded Readers: You’ll get one Absolute Beginner book and one Beginner book to help you start reading Portuguese at your level.

(You’ll find our complete series of books and lessons inside our Lesson Library.)

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If you want to learn Portuguese, you’ll need more than just reading.

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Our lessons incorporate listening, speaking, reading, grammar, vocabulary, and dialogues… all within the span of a quick 3-15 minute lesson. The result? You learn Portuguese fast with our comprehensive approach.

Frequently Asked Questions About Portuguese Graded Readers

What are Portuguese graded readers?

Portuguese graded readers are books written for learners at different levels and stages. They use words, grammar, sentence structures, and story lengths appropriate for learners at each stage.

Are Portuguese graded readers good for beginners?

Yes. Graded readers ease you into reading Portuguese without facing a wall of strange new words. Absolute beginners start with simple words and phrases, while more advanced learners can progress to longer passages.

Which Portuguese graded reader should I start with?

Start with the lowest level that matches your current Portuguese ability. If you are new to learning Portuguese, get an Absolute Beginner graded reader.

Are Portuguese graded readers free?

You can download two free Portuguese graded reader PDFs on this page. If you want more, check out our Extensive Reading Series inside the PortuguesePod101 Lesson Library which you can access for free with a 7-Day Premium Trial.

How do Portuguese graded readers help me learn Portuguese?

Portuguese graded readers improve your reading skills by introducing vocabulary and grammar at a level you can understand. As you progress, you’ll get longer sentences and more complex passages, helping you read more and more Portuguese.

Are Portuguese graded readers better than Portuguese children’s books?

Portuguese children’s books are written for native Portuguese-speaking children and may contain words that learners don’t know. Graded readers are created specifically for learners like you.

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