Tailored vs Traditional: Why Custom Portuguese Courses Save Time for Global Investors

Canute Fernandes
May 8
2 min read

Time Isn’t Just Money—It’s Citizenship

For investors working across time zones, running board meetings, and navigating international travel, time isn’t just a resource—it’s a constraint. Traditional group language classes rarely take that into account, which is why many HNWIs find themselves frustrated, delayed, or underprepared for Portugal’s A2 language requirement.

The solution? A Portuguese course that’s built for your life—not someone else’s calendar.

Traditional Group Courses: A Rigid One-Size-Fits-All Approach

Group classes typically follow:

A fixed curriculum that doesn't account for your prior experience
Set class times that conflict with your calendar
Generic pacing, too slow for fast learners and too fast for those who miss sessions

Add in minimal speaking time per student and delayed feedback, and it's clear why this approach doesn’t serve busy global professionals.

LSBS’s Tailored Approach: Precision Meets Flexibility

✅ Private 1:1 Instruction

Your learning plan is built entirely around your starting level, test date, and availability. No repetition, no fluff—just direct progress toward the A2 CIPLE exam.

✅ Micro-Cohorts for Peer Energy

Prefer learning alongside others? Our micro-cohort model (2–4 learners) blends personalization with community. Everyone’s aligned in pace, goals, and availability.

✅ Flexible Scheduling Across Time Zones

With clients in New York, Dubai, São Paulo, and Singapore, we know how to adapt. Lessons are scheduled when you’re available, and rescheduling is seamless—handled by your concierge support team.

Why Time-Saving = Higher ROI

We spoke with time-efficiency strategist Lucas Prado, a consultant for multi-family offices and fast-scaling startups:

“The right course doesn’t just teach—it removes friction. When a learning system saves you hours and mental load each week, it becomes an asset, not a task.”

Traditional courses often stretch across 16–24 weeks. LSBS learners reach A2 exam readiness in an average of 7.2 weeks.

Laser-Focused on the A2 CIPLE Exam

LSBS programs are reverse-engineered from the CAPLE exam structure, which includes:

Oral fluency drills
Listening comprehension tasks based on past exams
Grammar and writing prep tailored to A2 criteria

That means no wasted sessions—and no surprises on exam day.

Client Case Study: Learning While Leading

“I was prepping for my Series B round and on a multi-country travel sprint. LSBS helped me pass the A2 in under 6 weeks—without missing a beat at work.”— Andre K., Fintech Founder (São Paulo → Lisbon)

Skip the Classroom. Choose the Outcome.

When your time is measured in boardroom deals and flight hours, every session must deliver results. LSBS is built for efficiency, guided by experts, and structured around your goals—not outdated models.