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Maria Armanda Morais
Professional TeacherProfessional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
English
Speaks
Afrikaans
French
German
Italian
Latin
Specialties
KidsQualified Portuguese/English teacher with over 30 years' experience; Portuguese examiner/moderator
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
English
Speaks
Afrikaans
French
German
Italian
Latin
Specialties
KidsQualified Portuguese/English teacher with over 30 years' experience; Portuguese examiner/moderator
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From PortugalLiving in Mbabane, Swaziland (16:05 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 10, 2018InterestsReadingFilms & TV SeriesFoodMusic
I was born in Portugal, and came to Swaziland as a child. I did my primary school education in Swaziland and my high school and university education in South Africa. I have an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Modern European Languages (Portuguese). I also have a Higher Education Diploma (Postgraduate). I'm a high school teacher.
I enjoy discussing Swaziland. I love studying, particularly languages. I have private students and it's very interesting to meet people from other countries.
I travel to South Africa often to visit my son, wife and children. I have also travelled to the UK to visit my younger son, wife and children. My family is very important to me.Me as a Teacher
I've been teaching Portuguese and English to children and adults since 1992. I'm very patient. Currently, I teach Grade 6 and 7 at a primary school. I've been tutoring Portuguese at the local university since 2009. I've also been a Portuguese examiner/moderator at a South African university since 2013. Privately, I tutor students from Taiwan, China, Ireland, Italy and other countries, and of course, Eswatini (Swaziland). Recently, I taught a beginner's course in Portuguese over a 6 month period to the management staff of a prominent company in Swaziland.
I also edit documents, for instance, language manuals, theses, etc.
I do translations from Portuguese to English and vice versa.My lessons & teaching style
My lessons, both Portuguese and English, can be structured or more informal. I have several textbooks which I use. I adapt my lessons to the needs and objectives of my students.
It's very satisfying to see students learning and improving their command of the language they are studying, so I try to make the lessons enjoyable and interesting. I recommend material that I use, or online material, as the opportunity arises. I encourage the student to attain his/her potential.
It's important that students are on time for class. If they cannot attend, they need to inform me 24 hours in advance, or as soon as possible.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Confirmation of Employment - Montessori Life Primary - 2017I have been employed as Upper Elementary teacher, teaching Grades 4,5,6,7 since 2017 to date.
Certificate verified
Honours Bachelor of Arts - University of South Africa - 2013Cum Laude
Certificate verified
(H)IGCSE Literature (English) - University of Cambridge - 2001I attended a training workshop for teachers in (Higher) International General Certificate of Secondary Education Literature (English). It is probably not a TESL. I can't find the correct option.
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Arts - University of South Africa - 1980
Certificate verified
Education
1998 - 1999
Other - EducationHigher Education Diploma (Postgraduate)
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - PortugueseHonours B.A. (Modern European Languages)
Cum Laude
1977 - 1979
Bachelor’s - English and PortuguesePortuguese (Distinction)
Work Experience
1998 - 2016
TeacherI taught IGCSE First Language English and Portuguese as a Foreign Language for 18 years. The school teaches Cambridge IGCSE and AS.
2017 - Current
Upper Elementary TeacherI've been teaching English and Culture (History, Geography, Zoology, Anatomy, Botany) to Grades 4 and 5 for the past seven years. Currently, I teach English to Grades 6 and 7. I also teach Portuguese as an extra-curricular subject.
2013 - Current
Examiner/ModeratorSecond Examiner/Moderator for Portuguese (B.A. and Honours)
2012 - Current
Examiner/Marker/SetterExaminer, Marker, Setter for Swaziland Primary Certificate Examinations (Portuguese)
I set the exams for Grade 7 Portuguese.
2009 - Current
Tutor for Institute of Distance Education (IDE)Tutor for Portuguese with IDE
2008 - 2011
Teacher: Portuguese, English (Part-time)Part-time Portuguese and English teacher for children and adults.
1996 - 1998
English Senior Primary TeacherEnglish Senior Primary Teacher
1993 - 1995
English Senior Primary TeacherEnglish Senior Primary Teacher
1996 - Current
Teacher: Portuguese, English (Part-time)I've been teaching English and Portuguese to children and adults.
5.0
Rating
281
Students
3,635
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Portuguese Lessons
Portuguese
English
Trial Lesson
169 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Introduction to Portuguese
A1 - C2Language Essentials395 lessons completed
USD 28.00
Introduction to Portuguese (Packages - 5/10/15 lesson packages)
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,581 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 6% off
Introduction to Portuguese (Package - 5 lessons)
A1 - C2Language Essentials585 lessons completed
USD 28.00
Package with 3% off
Portuguese for Children (5, 10, 15 lesson packages)
A1 - C2Kids432 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Portuguese for Beginners
A1 - C1Language Essentials16 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 5% off
Portuguese for Children (5, 10, 15 lesson packages)
A1 - A2Kids178 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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654 Reviews
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Portuguese
English
HeidiFettach
27 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria is an amazing teacher! I feel like I'm learning at a better pace than when I've tried before in other learning settings. I like that she follows a book format and is helpful calling out pronunciation mistakes as needed. She also gives context and some cultural examples along the way. I'm very happy!
Apr 8, 2025
Heinrich
131 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ich bin mit Frau Morais' Unterricht und ihrer Art mit mir du sprechen mehr als zufrieden. Danke
Jun 22, 2023
Jie
73 Portuguese lessons
I feel very fortunate to have found Maria as my son’s Portuguese tutor. She has been teaching him consistently for the past two years, and her dedication, patience, and professionalism are outstanding. Maria always prepares engaging lessons that balance structure with flexibility, adapting to my son’s pace and interests. Thanks to her guidance, his confidence and ability in Portuguese have improved greatly. She is also warm and encouraging, which makes lessons enjoyable and motivating. I highly recommend Maria to anyone looking for a supportive and effective Portuguese teacher.
Oct 5, 2025
Irina Goncharuk
187 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had over 30 lessons with Dona Morais in the past months. I highly recommend her as a teacher. Very patient, knowledgeable, always on time. We do not just go through a book, but we talk a lot about structures and grammars, She sends me additional materials/exercises when I ask, and listens to my requests very attentively.
Mar 26, 2024
Maksym Bodnarczuk
14 Portuguese lessons
Great
Oct 6, 2025
白來生 Akos
11 Portuguese lessons
I really enjoy the classes with Maria! I have the chance to speak a lot and read aloud which helps my pronunciation and makes me more comfortable to speak up using the language. We are making quick progress with the learning material and I'm motivated to spend more time outside the classes practicing. She can also explain grammar features in simple ways which makes me understand them better. Maria is very supportive, patient and motivating.
Sep 28, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 17.00
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