I am a Brazilian from Brasília-DF, and therefore I have a neutral accent when speaking Portuguese. Currently, I live in João Pessoa-PB. I have a degree in Computer Science and I love everything related to technology and innovation. I completed a postgraduate course in teaching Portuguese to foreigners and also have experience with preparing for proficiency exams, such as CELPE-Bras.
When I'm not learning new languages, I really enjoy watching sports on TV, especially soccer. Additionally, I like to stay updated on global politics and economics and see how people from different cultures react to problems. You can find me on Instagram @vou.aprender.portugues and on YouTube (Vou Aprender Port.
Me as a Teacher
I teach at all levels: from A1 (beginner) to C2 (advanced). Everyone is welcome, regardless of your race, color, gender, nationality, age, religion, or sexual orientation. I love teaching the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture.
During the classes, I like to create a pleasant and supportive environment for learning. Don't be afraid to make mistakes during the classes; they are what will help you learn. I also prepare my students for exams such as Celpe-Bras.
My lessons & teaching style
In the Portuguese classes, we will work on the four language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. You'll not only learn the language, but also a lot of culture. I'll give you lots of tips so that you always feel confident when you speak Portuguese.
My students can see me as a friend and are free to bring any topics they are interested into class.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Video files
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Audio files
Test templates and examples
Presentation slides/PPT
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
Operations Manager The Natural Language InstituteThe Natural Language Institute - Brasília, Brazil
2020 - 2022
Portuguese Teacher Self-employedSelf-employed - Brasilia, Brazil
Education
2014 - 2019
Bachelor's - Computer ScienceUniversidade de Brasíliaundefined
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Certificates
Especialista Uninter - Centro Universitário Internacional 2020Diploma de pós-graduação que me confere o título de especialista em Docência da Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros.
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B.Sc Universidade de Brasilia 2019Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
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Portuguese Lessons
Trial Lesson
84 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Portuguese for beginners / Portugués para principiantes
A1 - A2General952 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
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General Portuguese / Portugués general (1 CLASS / 10 CLASSES)
B1 - C2General659 lessons completed
USD 14.50+
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General Portuguese / Portugués general (1 CLASS / 20 CLASSES)
B1 - C2General446 lessons completed
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General Portuguese / Portugués general (1 CLASS / 5 CLASSES)
B1 - C2General141 lessons completed
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Group classes | Clases Grupales
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USD 13.20+
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274 Reviews
kellyeryan
15 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diego is a fantastic teacher. He is friendly, calm, and patient and he always puts his students needs first. When I practiced speaking in Portuguese, I felt like I could make mistakes and he would correct them without judgment. I also really liked the way that he would type out what I was saying as I was saying it--this helped my pronunciation, my understanding of grammar, and just generally aided my progress in the language. I would recommend him highly to anyone looking to study Portuguese.
Aug 12, 2022
justskipee
70 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diego is a gem of a portuguese teacher. I was trying to learn on my own, and was too shy to try to speak much with others. Diego has been so encouraging, and I feel so supported to grow my confidence in expressing myself. He is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable in the Brazilian portuguese language. For example, he taught me the proper pronunciation of the vowels using exercises of putting my hand on my throat to feel the J of jacare. He can also break down to explain the many subtle exceptions to rules.
Most importantly, he is patient, kind, engaging, open minded, and all around makes learning fun for me. I'm so grateful for him offering his time and service on this platform. Check out his youtube page too! Highly highly recommend. - Justin
Dec 24, 2021
Joshua
4 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Obrigado muito para hoje!!! Diego is a great teacher. He pays attention to everything from pronunciation to proper use of grammar. He spent time making sure I was pronouncing things correctly. Furthermore, I was looking for a structured approach and Diego was ready with slides and clear explanations. Thank you again!
Jun 12, 2021
John Hunt
22 Portuguese lessons
Always a great class with Diego. The class flows and the time goes by fast. I always feel like I learn new vocabulary and I improve with each session.
Sep 28, 2023
Keith Moor
97 Portuguese lessons
Useful to be reminded that proper nouns do exist in Portuguese, and that the suffix -ano exists in demonyms.
Sep 24, 2023
Keith Moor
97 Portuguese lessons
Diego takes the trouble to find content and material relevant to my work and interests.