Portuguese

You can read and write the 26 letters of the Portuguese alphabet along with major accent marks (e.g., acute accent, tilde, cedilla). You recognize numbers and basic words. You can use everyday greetings like "Ola" and "Obrigado/Obrigada," and introduce yourself with your name and nationality. You can catch some words when someone speaks very slowly and clearly. (CEFR Pre-A1 to A1 level)

• Can accurately read and write all 26 Portuguese letters and major accent marks (acute accent, tilde, cedilla, etc.)
• Can say and write numbers 1 through 100 in Portuguese
• Can use 10 or more basic greeting expressions (e.g., Ola, Obrigado/Obrigada, Com licenca) in appropriate situations
• Can give a simple self-introduction in Portuguese covering name, nationality, and occupation
• Can identify familiar Portuguese words on signs, menus, and notices

You can form basic subject-verb-object sentences and hold simple conversations centered on the present tense. You can handle survival situations in Portuguese such as ordering at a restaurant, asking for directions, and shopping. You understand short, clear instructions and notices, and can write simple notes and messages. You have a basic grasp of Portuguese grammatical gender (genero) and number (numero) agreement. (CEFR A1 to A2, CAPLE CIPLE level)

• Can form basic Portuguese sentences using subject-verb-object structure
• Can distinguish between and use the present tense and the preterito perfeito (simple past)
• Can read a menu and order in Portuguese at a restaurant
• Can ask for directions and understand simple directional guidance
• Can grasp the main points of a short Portuguese notice or email
• Can write a simple message or note of up to 50 words in Portuguese

You can converse naturally in Portuguese about familiar topics such as family, hobbies, and work. When traveling in Portuguese-speaking areas, you can handle most situations independently. You can read simple Portuguese articles or emails and identify the key points. You can express experiences, plans, and opinions in connected sentences, using the main tenses (present, preterito perfeito, preterito imperfeito, and futuro simples) appropriately. (CEFR A2 to B1, CAPLE DEPLE level)

• Can hold a conversation in Portuguese for 5 or more minutes about familiar topics such as family, hobbies, and work
• Can independently handle hotel check-in, transportation, and emergencies when traveling in Portuguese-speaking areas
• Can identify the topic and key points of a simple Portuguese news article
• Can distinguish between and appropriately use the present tense, preterito perfeito, preterito imperfeito, and futuro simples
• Can write an email or letter of about 200 words in Portuguese
• Can understand the general content of a Portuguese video with subtitles

You can state and support your opinions on both concrete and abstract topics. You converse fluently with native speakers and generally understand Portuguese at natural speed. You can identify the main ideas in complex texts and write clear, detailed pieces on a variety of topics. You're beginning to understand and use the basic forms of the subjunctive (conjuntivo/subjuntivo). (CEFR B1 to B2, CAPLE DIPLE level)

• Can present your opinion on a social issue in Portuguese with at least 2 supporting arguments
• Can sustain a natural conversation with a native speaker for 30 or more minutes
• Can understand 70% or more of Portuguese news or documentaries without subtitles
• Can read CEFR B2-level Portuguese texts (novels, professional articles) and summarize the main points
• Can write a 500-word argumentative essay with introduction, body, and conclusion
• Can use the present subjunctive (conjuntivo/subjuntivo presente) in appropriate contexts (expressing emotion, obligation, uncertainty)
• Can understand the differences between European Portuguese (tu/voce) and Brazilian Portuguese (voce/o senhor) forms of address and switch between them as the situation requires

You accurately understand and produce complex texts in academic, business, and technical fields. You lead high-level communication in Portuguese, including presentations, negotiations, and debates, and you pick up on implicit meanings and cultural context. You freely employ the subjunctive (conjuntivo/subjuntivo) and conditional (condicional), and you switch between language registers (registro) to suit the situation. (CEFR B2 to C1, CAPLE DAPLE level)

• Can read a CEFR C1-level academic paper or report and summarize its main argument in 3 sentences or fewer
• Can deliver a 30-minute or longer presentation in Portuguese with introduction, body, and conclusion
• Can conduct a business negotiation or contract discussion in Portuguese for 60 or more minutes
• Can write about the same topic in both formal register (registro formal) and informal register (registro informal)
• Can write a 1,000-word or longer argumentative essay in Portuguese with citations and supporting evidence
• Can understand and use 20 or more Portuguese idiomatic expressions (expressoes idiomaticas) and metaphors in context
• Can identify 3 or more recurring error patterns in your own Portuguese usage and develop a concrete improvement strategy for each
• Can recognize the key differences between European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese (pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar) and adapt communication to match the interlocutor's variant

You wield linguistic nuances and implicit meanings with precision. You perform high-level communication at native-speaker level in academic conferences, senior business negotiations, and specialized fields such as law and medicine. You understand the varieties of Portuguese spoken across Brazil, Portugal, and Africa, and you fine-tune style and tone to match your purpose. (CEFR C1 to C2, CAPLE DUPLE level)

• Can express the same meaning in 3 or more distinct nuances in Portuguese (e.g., formal, informal, euphemistic)
• Can deliver a 20-minute or longer presentation in Portuguese at an academic conference and respond immediately to expert questions
• Can write a 500-word or longer stylistic analysis of a Portuguese literary work, covering its rhetorical devices (figuras de linguagem)
• Can distinguish between 3 or more regional varieties of Portuguese by listening (e.g., Brazilian, European, African Portuguese)
• Can accurately write 2,000 or more words of Portuguese in highly specialized fields such as law, medicine, or technology
• Can conduct diplomatic and strategic communication, both written and oral, with cultural context in mind
• Can analyze the cultural context of Portuguese-language literature (colonial history, saudade sentiment, Lusophone identity) to deepen language understanding

You command every aspect of Portuguese and wield it as a creative tool. You can design Portuguese language curricula or develop assessment systems. You create original content in Portuguese, whether literary works, speeches, or academic publications. You deeply understand the historical and social context of Portuguese and can analyze differences across Lusophone cultures with precision. (CEFR C2+, beyond CAPLE DUPLE level)

• Can write an original literary work, speech, or academic publication of 5,000 or more words in Portuguese
• Can design a CEFR-based Portuguese language curriculum or assessment rubric
• Can explain Portuguese etymology, historical evolution (from Latin to Modern Portuguese), and dialect divergence at a professional level
• Can demonstrate 3 or more professional experiences in simultaneous interpretation or high-difficulty translation (literary, legal, medical) involving Portuguese
• Can exercise leadership in a multicultural team of 10 or more people using Portuguese
• Can author 1 or more research papers or publications related to Portuguese, contributing to the field of language education
• Can conduct academic argumentation on sociolinguistic trends in Portuguese (Brazilian standard language debates, Portuguese Orthographic Agreement, African Portuguese variants)