These Portuguese A1 graded readers are designed for Beginner learners who are just starting to learn and can understand basic words and simple phrases. The stories use carefully calibrated vocabulary for the A1 CEFR level so you can enjoy reading while naturally expanding your Portuguese. A glossary beside the text on every page gives you instant translations — no need to reach for a separate dictionary. Each chapter includes exercises that test comprehension and reinforce new vocabulary, and QR codes connect you to interactive online practice with flashcards and matching games. Available as ebook and paperback.
About Portuguese
Where Portuguese is spoken
Portuguese is the official language of Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, and several other countries. Brazilian and European Portuguese differ in vocabulary, pronunciation, and some grammar; learners usually choose one variety to focus on.
How many people speak it
Portuguese has roughly 250 million native speakers—most in Brazil—and about 260–280 million users worldwide including Portugal and Lusophone Africa.
Grammar and structure
Portuguese has two genders and a similar Romance inflection system to Spanish, with distinctive nasal vowels and personal infinitives (unique among major Romance languages). Verb paradigms and subjunctive use are central; European and Brazilian norms differ in pronoun placement and second-person forms.
Best-rated Portuguese A1 graded readers
Ranked by average customer rating and number of reviews on our site. Every title below is a Pentecost graded reader: a simplified story at CEFR level with learning supports built in.
Zaginiony klejnot, mroczna intryga i genialny detektyw, który widzi więcej niż inni – wiktoriański Londyn czeka. Pochłaniaj portugalski naturalnie, rozwiązując zagadki i bez wysiłku budując słownictwo, które naprawdę zapamiętasz. Słowniczek na marginesie oznacza płynną naukę bez przerywania czytania.
Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
Co się stanie, gdy rudowłosa sierota z bujną wyobraźnią trafi do domu, który oczekiwał chłopca? Poznaj portugalski naturalnie, śledząc wzruszającą historię, która sprawi, że zapomnisz, że się uczysz. Słowniczek na marginesie pozwoli ci płynnie czytać.
Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
What if your impossible wager meant racing across continents with a detective on your tail, and only 80 days to win? You'll absorb essential Portuguese vocabulary and grammar naturally, building confidence with every page of this thrilling adventure. A margin dictionary keeps you immersed, so you never break your reading flow.
Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
The game is afoot! Can you unravel the clues alongside Sherlock Holmes in foggy Victorian London? Absorb essential Portuguese vocabulary and grammar effortlessly as you follow his brilliant deductions. Helpful footnotes ensure you never miss a single twist.
Side glossary · In-book and online exercises
What Our Readers Say
Our Portuguese A1 graded readers consistently receive outstanding reviews — 26 people have rated them 5.00 out of 5 on average. Readers highlight the dictionary beside the text, end-of-chapter exercises, and online vocabulary games as features that set our books apart from any other graded reader series.
Our Portuguese A1 graded readers collection includes titles such as A Volta ao Mundo em 80 Dias, As Aventuras de Sherlock Holmes and Anna dos Cabelos Ruivos. Every book comes with a dictionary beside the text (in the margin in print, a pop-up in EPUB), chapter exercises, and interactive online games.
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"I finished one whole chapter. I was happy about that."
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"The exercises show if I understood. Simple and clear."
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"I read a little each day. One chapter is enough."
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"The Portuguese dialogues are easy to follow."
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"The exercises check the Portuguese text."
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"I read a little Portuguese every day."
Find the Right Level
Not sure if A1 is the right level for you? Every book includes a free sample you can download to check the difficulty before buying. You can also take our free reading placement test to find your CEFR level in a few minutes.
Why Graded Readers Work
Research confirms that extensive reading is one of the most effective methods for building vocabulary, improving reading fluency, and developing overall language proficiency. Graded readers make this approach accessible by matching text difficulty to your CEFR level, so you stay in the optimal learning zone. Learn more about the science behind our approach on the Pentecost Method page.
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