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Bernardo
Community TutorTeaches
Catalan
Native
German
Native
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Greek
Other
Master Fluency with a "4x Native Lifelong Polyglot", through conversation-based lessons
Teaches
Catalan
Native
German
Native
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Greek
Other
Master Fluency with a "4x Native Lifelong Polyglot", through conversation-based lessons
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From GermanyLiving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (01:22 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 24, 2021InterestsHistorySports & FitnessEnvironment & NatureArtMusic
I am a 29-year-old polyglot and former architect living in Rio de Janeiro. Raised across Germany, Spain, and Brazil, I grew up navigating four native languages: German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Catalan. Later, I added English and Italian to my repertoire.
My life is defined by movement—from backpacking the Andes to practicing capoeira, highline and Theatre. I don’t just teach grammar; I share the cultural DNA of the places I’ve called home. Whether you are learning for a move abroad, a career shift, or personal passion, I bring a global perspective and a deep love for philosophy, music, and art to every conversation.Me as a Teacher
I believe no two learners are the same, so I don’t use a "one size fits all" curriculum. My approach is intuitive and hands-on, developed through years of helping students bridge the gap between "studying" a language and actually living it.
I act as your linguistic coach, identifying your unique patterns and strengths from day one. Instead of rote memorization, I focus on the "why" behind the language, giving you the logic you need to build sentences independently. My goal is to create a high-trust environment where you feel comfortable making mistakes—because that is exactly where the fastest growth happens. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are dynamic, conversation-driven, and rooted in real-life context. We use a shared Google Doc to track your progress, vocabulary, and personalized exercises in real-time.
Fluency First: We prioritize spontaneous dialogue, introducing grammar naturally as it arises.
Immersive Materials: I supplement our path with music, news, and films to keep you engaged.
Tailored Tracks: Whether we follow a structured grammar book for exam prep or dive into "Street Portuguese/German" for relocation, the material is always relevant to your goals.
Expect a session that feels less like a classroom and more like a focused, high-energy briefing for your next international adventure.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Education
2014 - 2018
Bachelor’s - Interior Design
Work Experience
2018 - 2019
Architectundefined
5.0
Rating
530
Students
2,230
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Trial Lesson
329 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Català A1-C2: Old Students Only
A1 - C1Conversation26 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Català A1-C2: Regular Price / Preu Normal
A1 - C2Conversation28 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 5% off
Català A1-C2: Supporting Price / Preu De Suport
A1 - C2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Bill Brown
40 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking Portuguese lessons with Bernardo for a couple of months now, and I am very pleased with his teaching method. He is always patient with me and takes the time to explain things in different ways until I understand. He is also kind and funny, making each lesson enjoyable and unique. Additionally, he assigns great homework that helps me practice what we have learned in class. I would highly recommend Bernardo as a Portuguese teacher.
May 23, 2022
Kelly Owen
23 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
I always enjoy my time with Bernardo. He has extraordinary patience with my style of language acquisition. I know I have a ways to go, but I am already so pleased with my progress. Thanks!!!
Mar 2, 2022
tyler.jordon.hudson
6 German lessons
Bernardo is great! He creates an environment that makes it easy to speak and allows conversation to flow naturally while teaching at the same time. As someone who doesn't like learning out of a textbook, this is perfect. Although I am sure he has the ability to adapt any student!
Oct 23, 2025
Ignacio
6 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today I had my first lesson with Bernardo, after six months of barely speaking any German. The atmosphere built in the class was the best and I really felt comfortable to speak and make mistakes, so as to learn from them. He is a super friendly guy that seems genuinely interested in those that take lessons with him and I am already looking forward to our next lesson together!
May 10, 2022
Leslie Rosario
6 German lessons
Bernardo is really a good bet for your money. You really take advantage of the full hour from minute one. Recommended if you get frustrated with slowness.
Dec 3, 2025
Jorge
5 German lessons
Another fantastic German class! Learned lots of new vocabulary and continued reviewing important grammatical structures. Just great!
Oct 7, 2025
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