Ricardo Filgueira

Ricardo class is very good. He knows all the details about portugues grammar, vocabulary and expressions, and is very good at transmiting that knowledge.

I started lessons with Ricardo two months ago as a complete beginner and it has been great. His lessons are very interactive and multi-faceted (grammar, vocab, oral comprehension, “real life” vs. formal Portuguese, pronunciation tips, PDF material/lessons and audio recordings via e-mail) and there are a lot of opportunities to practice during the lesson. He also explains really well the small nuances in pronunciation– for me, this was one of the most intimidating parts of learning Portuguese, but now I feel comfortable with reading (slowly) and when listening, I can decipher how a word might be spelled, which helps a lot with comprehension. Ricardo obviously has a lot of experience and passion for teaching, and I’m really impressed with the course and with the fact that he seems to constantly be updating and creating material. Thanks Ricardo!

Ricardo is a fantastic Portuguese teacher. He is patient, very informed and a good conversationalist. I would recommend Ricardo for both beginners and more advanced students. Obrigado Ricardo!

After spending the last 2 years across the platform learning Spanish and recently starting Portuguese, having tried out around 50 tutors. I can honestly say Ricardos methods are great and I would recommend him to anyone starting out learning Portuguese. Excited to continue my journey with him.

Had another great session with Ricardo tonight. I am an advanced Portuguese student and focusing on not only my verbal communications skills, but also writing skills, which are right up Ricardo's alley so to speak, as he is degreed in Portuguese. Ricardo corrects my written text in a way that is both informative, fair and matter-of-fact, so you won't be subject to 'grade inflation' - he'll encourage you, but won't sugarcoat your errors either. Ricardo also offers 'Flutent Portuguese' where you'll not improve your knowledge of the language but also gain a great appreciation of the Brazilian culture and you can get a sample of these excellent videos on YouTube. Definitely recommend Ricardo for all levels of the language, as his enthusiasm and professional manner are second to none.

Nice introduction with Ricardo. He was patient, easy to talk to and could explain things simply and well!