Portuguese Graded Readers

Read Portuguese graded readers with a margin dictionary and vocabulary exercises. Available as ebook, paperback, and hardcover — from A1 beginner to C2.

8 books

Every book is available as an e-book (EPUB and PDF) and as a paperback.

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Around the World in 80 Days in Portuguese at level B2 with dictionary

B2 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Your fortune, your freedom, and a beautiful princess hang in the balance as you race across continents. Absorb B2 Portuguese vocabulary and grammar naturally, building fluency as you race alongside Fogg. A built-in margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow....

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Around the World in 80 Days in Portuguese at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

The clock is ticking. Your fortune, and freedom, depend on a daring dash across continents, but a detective is hot on your heels. Absorb B1 Portuguese naturally as you race with Fogg, building vocabulary that sticks without breaking your reading flow thanks to integrated definitions....

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Cover of Around the World in 80 Days – Portuguese A2 graded reader

Around the World in 80 Days in Portuguese at level A2 with dictionary

A2 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

Can a meticulous gentleman truly circle the globe in just eighty days, with a detective convinced he's a thief? Absorb Portuguese naturally as you follow Fogg's thrilling race against time. A margin dictionary means you'll never break your reading flow....

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Cover of Around the World in 80 Days – Portuguese A1 graded reader

Around the World in 80 Days in Portuguese at level A1 with dictionary

A1 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Jules Verne for English-speaking learners

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....

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Cover of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Portuguese B2 graded reader

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Portuguese at level B2 with dictionary

B2 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

A stolen jewel, a baffling murder, a whisper of scandal in Victorian London. Can you unravel the clues before Holmes does? Master complex Portuguese structures and build your B2 vocabulary effortlessly, all while lost in a gripping mystery....

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Cover of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes – Portuguese B1 graded reader

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Portuguese at level B1 with dictionary

B1 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

A baffling mystery unfolds in foggy Victorian London, a case only Sherlock Holmes can crack. Absorb hundreds of real-world Portuguese words and phrases effortlessly, building B1 vocabulary that sticks as you follow every twist....

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Portuguese at level A2 with dictionary

A2 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

A stolen jewel, a baffling clue, and a whisper of scandal in Victorian London – can you crack the case before Sherlock Holmes does? Unlock Portuguese naturally, absorbing hundreds of real-world words and building essential A2 grammar as you dive into each thrilling mystery....

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Portuguese at level A1 with dictionary

A1 🇵🇹 Portuguese

by Arthur Conan Doyle for English-speaking learners

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....

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Learn Portuguese Through Extensive Reading

Extensive reading is one of the most effective ways to build vocabulary and improve fluency. Our Portuguese graded readers apply the comprehensible input principle: you read stories written just above your current CEFR level, picking up new words naturally from context. Every page features a margin glossary so you never break your reading flow to look up a word. After each chapter, comprehension and vocabulary exercises reinforce what you've read, and QR codes link directly to online flashcards and matching games for spaced repetition practice. From A1 beginner to C2 proficiency, every Portuguese book is available as an ebook, paperback, or hardcover — choose the format that fits your learning style.

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 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.

  1. 1. Around the World in 80 Days (0.0 ★, 0)

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    The clock is ticking. Your fortune, your freedom, and a beautiful princess hang in the balance as you race across continents. Absorb B2 Portuguese vocabulary and grammar naturally, building fluency as you race alongside Fogg. A built-in margin dictionary keeps you immersed, never breaking your reading flow.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  2. 2. Around the World in 80 Days (0.0 ★, 0)

    The clock is ticking. Your fortune, and freedom, depend on a daring dash across continents, but a detective is hot on your heels. Absorb B1 Portuguese naturally as you race with Fogg, building vocabulary that sticks without breaking your reading flow thanks to integrated definitions.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  3. 3. Around the World in 80 Days (0.0 ★, 0)

    Can a meticulous gentleman truly circle the globe in just eighty days, with a detective convinced he's a thief? Absorb Portuguese naturally as you follow Fogg's thrilling race against time. A margin dictionary means you'll never break your reading flow.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  4. 4. Around the World in 80 Days (0.0 ★, 0)

    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

  5. 5. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (0.0 ★, 0)

    A stolen jewel, a baffling murder, a whisper of scandal in Victorian London. Can you unravel the clues before Holmes does? Master complex Portuguese structures and build your B2 vocabulary effortlessly, all while lost in a gripping mystery.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  6. 6. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (0.0 ★, 0)

    A baffling mystery unfolds in foggy Victorian London, a case only Sherlock Holmes can crack. Absorb hundreds of real-world Portuguese words and phrases effortlessly, building B1 vocabulary that sticks as you follow every twist.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  7. 7. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (0.0 ★, 0)

    A stolen jewel, a baffling clue, and a whisper of scandal in Victorian London – can you crack the case before Sherlock Holmes does? Unlock Portuguese naturally, absorbing hundreds of real-world words and building essential A2 grammar as you dive into each thrilling mystery.

    Side glossary · In-book and online exercises

  8. 8. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (0.0 ★, 0)

    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 graded readers collection includes titles such as Around the World in 80 Days and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Every book comes with a margin dictionary, chapter exercises, and interactive online games.

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.

About the writers and translators

Classic writers from this list come first; Pentecost editors who adapted these readers follow in the next block. Each line is a bold name, then a short bio.

  • Arthur Conan Doyle: Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a British doctor and writer. He created Sherlock Holmes, the famous detective of Victorian London.
  • Jules Verne: Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French writer of adventure stories. Many readers know him for journeys by sea, air, and underground.

Translators and editors

Our editors adapt vocabulary and notes so the story stays clear at your level. Each line below is a bold name, then a short note.

  • Catherine Thief: Catherine Thief edits English support layers for Portuguese originals, comparing European and Brazilian variants when the source mixes them. She prefers one clear editorial choice per title rather than hedging in every footnote. She reads aloud to catch phrasing that still sounds like translationese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Start by identifying your CEFR level (A1–C2). You can take our free online placement test to determine your reading level in Portuguese. Then use the filters on this page to browse books at your exact level. Each of our books is calibrated so that you understand about 95% of the vocabulary, which research shows is the sweet spot for natural language acquisition. If you are unsure, start one level below your estimate — you will build confidence and move up quickly.
The most effective way to learn to read in Portuguese is simply by reading — a lot, and at the right level. Linguist Stephen Krashen's research on extensive reading shows that reading for pleasure at a comprehensible level is the single most powerful method for language acquisition. Graded readers like ours are designed for exactly this: they offer engaging stories calibrated to your level, with built-in glossaries so you never need to stop and look up words. The more you read, the more vocabulary and grammar you absorb naturally.
The quickest way is our free CEFR placement test, which estimates your reading level in just a few minutes. For an official certification, consider internationally recognized exams such as CAPLE, Celpe-Bras. These tests assess reading, writing, listening, and speaking and map to CEFR levels (A1–C2) that correspond directly to our book levels, so you will always know which books suit you.
Graded readers work because they apply the principles behind the Pentecost Method. The 95% Rule ensures you encounter roughly 5 new words per 100 — the optimal rate for acquisition according to Hu & Nation's research. The Retention Loop uses strategic vocabulary recycling and end-of-chapter exercises to beat the forgetting curve. And Motivation First means you read compelling stories instead of textbook drills, which keeps your brain's Affective Filter low and makes learning effortless.