Portuguese Language Specialist | A1–B2 Learning Made Easy
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Portuguese Language Specialist | A1–B2 Learning Made Easy
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From PortugalLiving in Setubal, Portugal (16:02 UTC+00:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 15, 2017
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Olá! 😊
I’m Lydie, a Portuguese teacher from the beautiful coastal city of Setúbal. Teaching languages is not just my job — it’s my passion. Portuguese is my native language, and I also speak English, Romanian and some French, so I understand exactly what it feels like to learn a language from scratch.
My goal is simple: help you speak Portuguese with confidence, clarity and joy.
Me as a Teacher
I’ve been teaching Portuguese since 2016 and I frequently collaborate with several educational institutions, including Universidade Nova de Lisboa. I hold a postgraduate degree in Teaching Portuguese as a Non-Native Language, as well as TEFL and TEYL certificates.
I’ve taught hundreds of students from all over the world, from beginners to advanced learners. My strength is making grammar simple, building real conversation skills, and guiding you step by step until you feel at home in Portuguese.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are friendly, structured and 100% tailored to your goals. I use a communicative approach so you start speaking from the first class.
We focus on clear grammar, practical vocabulary, pronunciation and real-life conversation.
If you’re a complete beginner, don’t worry — I’ll guide you with patience and a clear learning plan. If you already speak a little, we’ll boost your fluency and confidence.
Book a trial and let’s begin your Portuguese journey together! 😊
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Homework Assignments
Certificates
Postgraduate diploma - Universidade Nova de Lisboa - 2021
Certificate verified
TEYL - Global Language Training - 2020
Certificate verified
TEFL - LearnTEFL - 2017.
Certificate verified
Education
2022 - 2024
Master's - Studies on Portuguese LanguageUniversidade AbertaThis master's degree endows qualifications in the areas of teaching and research in the area of Portuguese Linguistics and Literature.
2020 - 2021
Master's - Teaching Portuguese as a Non-native LanguageUniversidade Nova de LisboaPostgraduate degree on Teaching Portuguese as a Non-native Language
Work Experience
2019 - 2020
TeacherPortuguese Connection - Lisbon, Portugal
2021 - Current
Portuguese TeacherUniversidade Nova de Lisboa - Lisboa, Portugal
2016 - Current
TeacherOnline Portuguese Teacher - Setúbal, Portugal
5.0
Rating
273
Students
3,581
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
273
Students
3581
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Portuguese Lessons
Trial Lesson
153 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
✅ Portuguese from Scratch
A1 - B1Language Essentials2,325 lessons completed
USD 39.00+
Package with 3% off
✈️ Conversational Portuguese
B2 - C2Conversation1,092 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 3% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
735 Reviews
Heidi G
58 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
💕😊👏👏👏👏
Sep 20, 2023
Veronica
3 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lydie's classes have the right balance between speaking practice and grammar: very effective and goal-oriented!
Jul 5, 2023
Alicia Svigals
1 Portuguese lesson
Wonderful!! She is terrific.
Jul 28, 2025
Matthew Rhoades
44 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lydie is the best foreign language speaker I have ever had. Over the years I have struggled to learn a second language. I grew up in the U.S. when learning a second language was rare and so I had limited classes in school. Lydie has given me the confidence and thus the motivation to learn Portuguese. I know I can do it thanks to her.
Aug 10, 2023
JLC
5 Portuguese lessons
Excellent!
Dec 9, 2025
Tony Lorenzen
12 Portuguese lessons
Lydie is an amazing teacher. I recommend her to anyone who wants to learn European Portuguese. She is resourceful, kind, and professional. She is also personable and has a good sense of humor. I am grateful I was able to study with her as I prepare for my first visit to Portugal.