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Bernardo
Community Tutor
Teaches
Catalan
Native
German
Native
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Greek
Other
Teaches
Catalan
Native
German
Native
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
French
Greek
Other
From GermanyLiving in Other, Portugal (05:06 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 24, 2021Me as a Teacher
As a teacher I like to create a light and friendly learning environment. I love to listen and get to know my students, since it makes learning much more enjoyable!
I try to acknowledge every person's strengths and needs, so to be able to find the learning style and rhythm that works best for each one. That can be either through conversations with a grammar twist or through a more structured lesson.
I also deeply believe that language - more than simply a compilation of words - is a form of expressing and understanding the culture and history of people. So discovering the stories behind words and expressions makes learning them much easier and funnier!My lessons & teaching style
My main method for teaching is conversation, exercises and homework when needed. The exercises can reach from simple conversation starters to philosophical discussions.
A very important part of learning a language is understanding its culture. When we discover and understand the way of thinking that goes with a language, it becomes much easier to learn its words. In the best case we fall in love with the culture, and in that way there won't be any effort in studying anymore.
For this reason I love to work with cultural expressions like music and film. Specially with music. Through learning, translating and discussing a song we learn why we talk the way we do and connect feelings to words.My teaching material
- Articles and news
- PDF file
- Text Documents
5.0
Rating
173
Students
610
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Trial Lesson
79 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Català per a tots - Aportació mínima - Lower contribution
A1 - C1Conversation Practice17 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Català per a tots - Aportació mitjana - Average contribution
A1 - C1Conversation Practice8 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 6% off
Català per a tots - Aportació màxima - Higher contribution
A1 - C1Conversation Practice0 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
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Bill Brown
34 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
Ignacio A
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
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
Radomir
4 German lessons
Thank you Bernardo, another great lesson!!
Nov 13, 2022
Radomir
4 German lessons
Thank you Bernardo, great session!!
Nov 7, 2022
Antonio Botella
1 German lesson
Bernardo is a great teacher, highly recommended!
Nov 2, 2022
Trial Lesson
79 lessons completed
USD 7.50
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