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Tamara Ferreira
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Portuguese
Native
English
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French
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
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Test PreparationBusinessCertified Teacher on Erasmus Mundus Masters in Inclusive Education. Learning can be fun and simple!
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
English
Speaks
French
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessCertified Teacher on Erasmus Mundus Masters in Inclusive Education. Learning can be fun and simple!
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From BrazilLiving in Strasbourg, France (02:33 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 22, 2018InterestsTravelMusicFilms & TV SeriesFoodReading
Hello! I’m Tamara, a certified English/Portuguese teacher from Brazil with 10 years of experience.
Passionate about languages and cultures, I specialize in fluency-focused lessons, exam prep (CAE, TOEFL, IELTS), and Business English—thanks to my corporate background. Whether you’re a beginner or polishing skills, let’s make learning engaging and practical! When not teaching, I’m exploring books, films, or cooking with friends. Can’t wait to hear your story!
Olá! Sou Tamara, professora certificada de inglês/português com 8 anos de experiência. Especializada em fluência, preparação para exames (CAE, TOEFL, IELTS) e Inglês para Negócios—graças à minha trajetória corporativa.
I have 8 years of experience as teacher in Brazil. I've taught different ages and backgrounds. If you are a beginner or an advanced student, I will be very patient. I am also friendly and like to share the things I am passionate about. If you need help, we can figure out a study plan for you.
-->CERTIFICATES: I currently hold the CAE Certificate from Cambridge. So, I can help you study for similar tests, being CAE, CPE, or TOEFL and IELTS.
--> BUSINESS: I am graduated in Business and have worked in the area for 3 years before becoming a teacher. This experience helps me understand the needs of students in the corporative world, practice for meetings and understand reports.
Our focus is communication. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, my goal is to help you communicate in the language yo...My teaching material
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
Certificates
TOEFL Preparation Certificate for teachers - BRIDGE TEFL - 2024This 20-hour course focuses on effective methods for teaching ESL. It covers core TOEFL components, test layout, and scoring, while equipping learners with test-taking tactics and strategies for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Participants have explored test questions and teaching strategies to support successful TOEFL preparation.
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Advanced Methods in Teaching English Online - Bridge Education Group - 2021A 120-hour, 10-module online certificate program with a two-course curriculum including the Foundations and Advanced Methods in Teaching English Online on the research-based methodology for teaching English online to adult speakers of other languages with emphasis given to teaching learners living in countries where English is not the dominant language - an English as a foreign language context. Applicable theories in linguistics and education are also addressed.
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80 hour TEFL Certificate - Bridge Education Group - 2019Teaching English as a Second Language: Basic Course; Educator Course; Intro to Teaching Young Learners; Intro to Business English.
Accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
Certificate verified
TEFL Endorsement Course in English Grammar - Bridge TEFL - 201940 hour certificate: Form, Structure, Meaning and Teaching Methodology.
Accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
Certificate verified
BRIDGE Business English - BRIDGE TEFL - 2019Accredited company for Business English Teaching Preparation
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - 2018
TeacherExperience with groups of teenagers, adults, and individual online classes. This diverse range of students and work channels impulsed me to transit different backgrounds dynamically and identify the personal challenges of the students.
2017 - 2018
English and French TeacherThe main resource in these classes were the songs. We used lyrics to study grammar, vocabulary, text comprehension; and sing along to practice pronunciation.
2015 - 2016
English and French TeacherMost of the groups were composed of children and teenagers. This experience helped me learn strategies for teaching different ages.
2018 - 2024
English, French and Portuguese TeacherI'm used to interacting with people from different cultures on a daily basis and preparing specific lessons for their needs. Some students are focused on business, whereas others are preparing for trips and Proficiency Exams. Regardless, my personal goal is to make their experience the best possible at the same time as contributing to their development in the language.
Education
2018 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Letras Português/InglêsLicenciatura nos idiomas de português e inglês.
2025 - Current
Master's - ERASMUS MUNDUS Sciences of Inclusive EducationI’m currently pursuing the MISEI Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Sciences of Inclusion at the Université de Lorraine.
My studies focus on inclusive education, multilingualism, and intercultural learning across Europe.
This allows me to bring innovative, research-based methods to my classes and support students from diverse backgrounds.
2010 - 2013
Other - Administração de EmpresasFour year experience studying in one of the biggest business schools of Latin America, having experieces with NGOs, Construction Sector and Financial Market.
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
English TeacherExperience with groups of teenagers, adults, and individual online classes. This diverse range of students and work channels impulsed me to transit different backgrounds dynamically and identify the personal challenges of the students.
2017 - 2017
"English with Music" TeacherThe main resource in these classes were the songs. We used lyrics to study grammar, vocabulary, text comprehension; and sing along the songs to practice pronunciation.
2015 - 2016
English TeacherMost of the groups were composed of children and teenagers. This experience helped me learn strategies for teaching different ages.
2015 - 2015
WriterThe production of texts to a broad online community of readers taught me how to work with positive and negative feedbacks and develop my abilities based on that.
2014 - 2014
English/Portuguese TranslatorTranslations mainly of online courses in the area of marketing and finances.
2012 - 2013
InternThis experience helped me understand the infrastructure sectors in Brazil and contributed to my advances in the study of English with a business approach, once nearly all the financial materials and internal communications were in English.
5.0
Rating
423
Students
3,972
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
English Lessons
English
Portuguese
Trial Lesson
281 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
One-on-One tutoring: English
A1 - C2Conversation663 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 9% off
English for Every Levels: Focus in Fluency (A1-C2)
A1 - C2Language Essentials421 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 9% off
Business English
A2 - C1Business112 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 9% off
TOEFL Preparation
A2 - C1Test Preparation4 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
TOEFL for Doubles
B1 - C1Test Preparation0 lessons completed
USD 38.00
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Vocabulary (6)
Quiz (2)
359 Reviews
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English
Portuguese
Jake Bryan
10 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have struggled with languages most of my life, But working with Tamara for portugues has been genuinely a lot of fun. Her teaching style is very supportive and has helped me work through a lot of my previous fears about learning a new language. Her slide deck she provides is very helpful and easy to review. I look forward to class every week, and i would recommend her to any of my friends and family.
Jul 24, 2025
elisabotero
53 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love taking classes with Tami! The conversation is always fun and engaging. She gives great recommendations on what to do to increase my vocabulary.
Feb 1, 2024
Karol Barboza
4 English lessons
She is a very good teacher! She understands what you need to improve and also your strengths, and she helps you develop them. She’s very nice and makes you feel comfortable during the class.
Feb 10, 2026
Valmir Junior
18 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Tamara is an excellent English teacher. She has helped me a lot in improving my English for job interviews, which is my main focus at the moment. Besides that, she has always been very kind and fun, and I feel very comfortable talking to her. It has been a very rewarding experience for me! I highly recommend her!
Mar 13, 2025
Nick Trapani
11 Portuguese lessons
I had an amazing introduction and first lesson! Can’t wait for my next one, muito Obrigado!
Feb 25, 2026
Cindy
5 English lessons
vvvvvvery good teacher, I'm very like her teaching way(˵¯͒〰¯͒˵)
Jul 15, 2025
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