Spanish teacher Bernardo

Bernardo

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Community Tutor
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
From GermanyLiving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (14:55 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 24, 2021
InterestsHistorySports & 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. 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 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 n...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
547
Students
2273
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate

Spanish Lessons

Spanish
Catalan
German
Trial Lesson
341 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Español A1-C2: Old Students Only
A1 -  C2

Conversation

68 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
Español A1-C2: Regular Price / Precio Normal
A1 -  C2

Conversation

178 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 5% off
Español A1-C2: Supporting Price / Precio de Apoyo
A1 -  C2

Conversation

32 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 5% off

Availability

126 Reviews

All
Spanish
Catalan
Student Bill Brown
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
Student Kelly Owen
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
Student Leslie Rosario
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
Student Ignacio
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
Anne French
4 Spanish lessons
I love that Bernardo encourages me to listen to lyrics to Spanish music to enhance my vocabulary and sense of the cadence / pronunciation of the language.
May 13, 2026
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