Certified TESOL teacher - a decade of teaching English and Portuguese
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
English
Speaks
Japanese
Certified TESOL teacher - a decade of teaching English and Portuguese
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From BrazilLiving in Sao Paulo, Brazil (09:23 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 27, 2018
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Hello, my name is Patricia, and I am from São Paulo, Brazil. Portuguese is my native language, and I am proficient in English. My primary goal is to teach English to Brazilians and Portuguese to anyone else. Having spent 7 years in New Zealand, upon my return, I embarked on a journey of teaching both English and Portuguese. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, I have gained insights into the main challenges faced by learners of these two languages.
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Me as a Teacher
As an adult English learner, I empathize with the challenges students encounter while mastering a second language. This understanding shapes my distinctive teaching approach, blending personal experiences with communication language teaching techniques. Whether you're an adult seeking to enhance English or Portuguese skills for work or travel, or a parent aspiring to elevate your children's language proficiency, I'm dedicated to assisting you. Through dynamic lessons, interactive activities, and tailored feedback, I am committed to guiding my students towards the attainment of their language goals.
My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, I employ a blend of the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach and insights gained from my own language-learning journey. The materials I bring to class incorporate authentic language, tailored to each student's specific needs. Within a few sessions, I work towards crafting a personalized learning strategy, aiming to equip every student with the skills necessary to become an independent learner.
My teaching material
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Text Documents
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Flashcards
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Teacher Quase Kiwi English LessonsQuase Kiwi English Lessons - Sao Paulo, BrazilPrivate and group English lessons, in person and online. Personalized material and flexible hours.
Education
1995 - 2000
Bachelor's - TourismUniversity of Sao Paulo
Certificates
TESOL Core Certificate Program TESOL International Association 2015The TESOL Core Certificate Program (TCCP) is aligned to TESOL’s Standards for Short-Term TEFL/TESL Certificate Programs and was developed by experts in the TESOL field. Gain foundational knowledge in the theory and practice of English language teaching (ELT), focus your skills on teaching adult or young learners, and apply what you’ve learned through an in-person or virtual teaching practicum.
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Diploma of Tourism Management Edenz College 2012The Diploma of Tourism Management is a broad one-year qualification in business management, with an emphasis on Tourism-related business.
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Grammar 1 TESOL International Association 2015Phrasal Structures - articles, adjectives, adverbs, verbs, phrasal verbs and modal verbs
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General English Language Course EmbassyCES 2007
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Diploma in Business Edenz College 2009This New Zealand in Diploma (Level 6) (NZBD6) is a nationally recognised business programme helps you develop practical commercial skills to give you a solid foundation to enter the business world.
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Diploma of International Marketing Edenz College, Auckland, NZ 2011
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Rating
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Students
573
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
4.9
Rating
54
Students
573
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Portuguese Lessons
Portuguese
English
Trial Lesson
35 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
General Portuguese A1-C2 (grammar, vocabulary, writing and speaking)
A1 - C2General98 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 7% off
Informal tutoring - Brazilian Portuguese conversation practice
B2 - C2Conversation Practice327 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 7% off
Portuguese for kids
A1 - C2Kids30 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
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21 Reviews
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Portuguese
English
Avanella
31 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Patricia is an excellent, excellent Portuguese teacher for both kids and adults.
My child has been learning Portuguese with Patricia using the language immersion method. We have been using this method in other language classes on Italki since my child was 3 years old. Not many teachers understand this method or are comfortable using this method. Thankfully, Patricia understood and felt confident teaching her language in this manner.
She uses different teaching methods that make her classes enjoyable, so much, that my child looks forward to each lesson.
As for her personality, she is very friendly, very flexible and truly wants her students to properly learn her native language.
As a result, we are very happy to continue having her share her gift and love of teaching her native language with us.
Dec 1, 2023
Gene Yuen
376 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Patricia is not just my teacher but also become a friend of mine. She has a flexible teaching style and can adjust according to student's background and preference. We talked about a very wide range of topics.
Oct 13, 2023
Samuel
1 Portuguese lesson
Thank you so much! Amazing lesson.
Dec 28, 2021
Tia
1 Portuguese lesson
Patricia is very attentive to your needs. She is from São Paulo which makes me like her even more.
She is an intuitive teacher who guides you the most natural way possible.
Thanks for teaching me today our first lesson together !
Nov 15, 2021
Hunter
5 Portuguese lessons
I really enjoyed talking with Patricia and the important insight that she gave me,