Portuguese teacher Maria Marta Duarte

Maria Marta Duarte

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
German
Spanish
🎓 Certified English & Portuguese teacher | Practical, calm & mindset-based lessons | 15+ yrs exp
From BrazilLiving in Bergamo, Italy (17:02 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 19, 2019
InterestsTravelSports & FitnessPets & AnimalsFood
Hi! I’m Maria, a language teacher with over 15 years of experience. I’m originally from Brazil and I’ve been living in Italy since 2017. I learned both English and Italian as second languages, so I truly understand how it feels to freeze, to overthink every word, or to feel like you’re not yourself when speaking. That’s why today I help adults speak more naturally and confidently, using a calm and practical approach. No pressure, no perfectionism. Just real communication, personalised strategies, and routines that actually work (even if you have a busy schedule). Whether you’re learning for work, travel, or personal growth, I’m here to support you with empathy, structure, and clarity.
4.9
Rating
120
Students
913
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Portuguese Lessons

Portuguese
English
Trial Lesson
83 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Portuguese Conversation | Pratique o seu PortuguĂȘs!
B1 -  C2

Conversation

60 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 5% off
PortuguĂȘs para Iniciantes | Portuguese for Beginners
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

241 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 6% off
PortuguĂȘs | *OLD STUDENTS ONLY!*
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 11% off

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80 Reviews

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English
Portuguese
Student SB.George13
SB.George13
7 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve had several lessons with Maria, and she’s fantastic! I always look forward to our class. She makes the lessons easy to understand, fun, and goes at a pace that really works for me. She also does a great job of checking in frequently and making sure the lessons are up to my expectations/comfortability.
Dec 15, 2025
Student Sole DeSousa
Sole DeSousa
21 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria e’ davvero una ragazza ed una insegnante incredibilmente attenta, premurosa e preparata. E’ molto paziente e molto disponibile. La mia esperienza personale con Maria e’ super positiva. Lei ha un modo di comunicare tranquillo e sereno che ti mette subito nella condizione ottimali per imparare. Una ragazza che oltre ad un garbo e gentilezza che non vanno date per scontanti oggi come oggi, ha un suo metodo personale d’insegnamento davvero comprensibile a noi principiante. Sono molto felice di averla conosciuta e i miei obiettivi con lei con l’inglese ora sono certa che posso raggiungerli. Grazie Maria. Sei la migliore đŸ€
Nov 20, 2020
Boosie 444
25 Portuguese lessons
Had fun today and cant wait for the next lesson
Apr 27, 2022
Meghan
26 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria is a wonderful and patient teacher! I really appreciate the variety of exercises we do - they are fun, challenging, and fitting of my level. And because she teaches in Portuguese and initiates practice chats throughout, I find myself naturally trying to come up with phrases to speak with her despite my fear of getting it wrong! This has helped a lot in honing my speaking skills, which I find to be the most challenging part of language learning.
Jul 11, 2022
Boosie 444
25 Portuguese lessons
Great lesson
May 4, 2022
Boosie 444
25 Portuguese lessons
Very good instruction. Has a great deal of patience.
Mar 11, 2022
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