If your first language is English or you are learning Portuguese from materials in English the good news is that people who have learned Portuguese from English did not find it one of the most difficult languages to learn. So, it’s easy to estimate that it won’t take you long to learn Portuguese, but this will depend on your dedication, motivation, and how easily you naturally learn a new language. There are some advantages for people who are learning Portuguese from English as they will find words that are very similar in terms of how they sound and how they are written. Even though the structures of these two languages have their differences, Portuguese learners don’t find it too difficult to adapt to them.