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Rafael Padial
Professional TeacherTeaches
Portuguese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
Italian
Specialties
BusinessCertified, friendly and patient Portuguese Teacher w/ 10 (classroom) + 4 (online) years experience!
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
Italian
Specialties
BusinessCertified, friendly and patient Portuguese Teacher w/ 10 (classroom) + 4 (online) years experience!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From BrazilLiving in Sao Paulo, Brazil (13:35 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 29, 2020InterestsHistoryReadingWriting
Dear Students,
My name is Rafael Leite, and I have been working as a Portuguese second language instructor for ten years (+4 years online experience). I consider myself easy to work with, organized, and always ready to support my students.
Fortunately, I have vast pedagogical experience with all levels of proficiency in Portuguese, as well as experience preparing students for the Portuguese proficiency exam, Celpe-Bras.
All this experience has helped me grow as a teacher and as a person. I really hope to contribute to your language improvement in the best way possible so that you can continue this amazing journey which is learning my native language.Me as a Teacher
During these years I have improved my skills by teaching many international students including children, teenagers, and adults from different age groups. I use various techniques in my classes based on the student, as students have different backgrounds and needs. I have experience teaching international banking professionals, American, European and Japanese multinational executives as well as several professionals from the US and Australians on diplomatic mission in Brazil. My lessons & teaching style
My methodology is based on the Communicative and Usage Based Approaches which aims to use communication as the major point to address grammar, lexicon and the interpersonal skills necessary to help students of Portuguese as a Second Language acquire fluency.
Usually, the class is split into 3 parts: 1. Review of what was discussed in the previous lesson(s) followed by feedback on assignments, conversation on everyday topics such as, family, friends, routine and news. 2. Small lecture, which approaches grammar and a vocabulary topic and oral practice. 3. Debates and discussions on current topics.
I tailor the class based on the student’s specific needs.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
- PDF file
- Image files
Certificates
Espanhol B1 - Coined - 2014Certificado de curso de Língua Espanhola, em Buenos Aires - Argentina.
Spanish Language Certificate, in Buenos Aires - Argentina.
Certificate verified
Inglês B2 - LTC Brighton - 2012Certificado de Língua Inglesa, em Brighton - Inglaterra.
English Language Certificate, in Brighton - England.
Certificate verified
Técnico em Administração - E.T.E José Rocha Mendes - 2002I hold a diploma in Administration, which has equipped me with a solid foundation in business management principles. Through my studies, I have developed skills in areas such as project management, financial planning, and organizational operations.
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2007
Bachelor’s - Bachelor's in Portuguese
2009 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Técnicas da Estrutura Gramatical e Textual da LP
2022 - 2023
Master's - Língua Portuguesa e LiteraturaEspecialização em língua portuguesa da variedade brasileira e literatura.
Work Experience
2010 - 2012
Analista de DocumentaçãoPortuguese text reviewer for user instruction manuals and workbooks of training.
2012 - 2020
Coordenador e Professor de PortuguêsAs coordinator I was responsible for managing the administrative and pedagogical activities which includes organizing class schedules, meeting weekly with teachers to improve student learning, and making extra activities for improving school lessons.
As Portuguese teacher for foreigners I was responsible for teaching students of all levels and needs.
5.0
Rating
405
Students
5,349
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Portuguese Lessons
Trial Lesson
210 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversação Prática - Pré-intermediário ao Avançado Superior
B1 - C2Language Essentials1,193 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
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Portuguese Beginner
A1 - A2Language Essentials2,349 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
Português Intermediário ao Avançado - B1 ao C2
B1 - C2Language Essentials1,203 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 10% off
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My creations
Podcast (16)
Quiz (4)
263 Reviews
josé g-b
107 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Rafael is an amazing teacher. He adapts his instruction to the student and uses multiple entry points into language instruction depending on what is needed for the student. He has used materials, story telling, questioning, media, cultural touch points, music, videos, memes, etc… It makes learning non repetitive and enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Jun 18, 2025
Renzo D'Angelo
226 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
As aulas com Rafael são sempre ótimas. É difícil encontrar um assunto que ele não conhece, você pode se sentir totalmente confiante para falar sobre qualquer coisa, ele é um excelente professor e, acima de tudo, uma boa pessoa ,)
Dec 29, 2021
Patricia
96 Portuguese lessons
Great lesson as always!
Nov 12, 2025
David Conway
122 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I began studying Portuguese with Rafael as an absolute beginner about two and a half years ago. Although I’d had some experience learning languages, that was a long time ago and I was a little nervous. I immediately felt comfortable with Rafael. He is a gifted teacher and a true scholar of the Portuguese language. He seems to genuinely enjoy helping you make those first steps in your new language and meets you wherever you are in terms of your personal motivations for starting that journey. For me, that was an interest in Brazilian music and our earliest, simplest conversations revolved around that topic. Over time, my lessons have included lengthier and more complex conversations but Rafael always provides corrections and feedback on my use of the language along the way. And if, like me, you enjoy learning and understanding the mechanics of a new language, you’ll appreciate the homework review and his talent for explaining the nuances of Portuguese grammar!
Mar 2, 2025
Massiel Tinoco
16 Portuguese lessons
Great lesson as always! I appreciate the blend of grammatical lessons and conversation which helps me practice using previous grammar points and learn new vocab.
Dec 12, 2025
Patricia
96 Portuguese lessons
Classes are wonderful and very interesting
Nov 3, 2025
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