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Joanna Menezes
Community TutorTeaches
Portuguese
Native
Speaks
English
Brazilian Portuguese teacher with over 5 years of experience
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
Speaks
English
Brazilian Portuguese teacher with over 5 years of experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From BrazilLiving in Campo Grande, Brazil (05:22 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 22, 2019InterestsFoodTravelMusicFilms & TV SeriesReading
Hello! My name is Joanna, and I am a native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese. I hold a degree in Languages (Portuguese and English, with a teaching qualification), a field I find both fascinating and stimulating. Providing online instruction is a vocation I find deeply rewarding. This is not only due to my interest in languages, but also because I greatly enjoy exploring a wide range of cultural backgrounds and perspectives. If needed in our classes, I have a strong command of English and am able to communicate effectively. During our lessons, we can chat about any topics that interest you and help you develop your language skills.Me as a Teacher
I am very approachable and strive to create a safe environment where my students feel comfortable speaking during our classes. I am also a good listener, as careful listening allows me to identify each student’s strengths and areas for improvement, so I can guide them towards expressing themselves more effectively in Portuguese. With the student’s permission, I provide feedback and corrections to enrich their learning experience. I am open to students’ suggestions regarding class topics and structure, while also incorporating my own teaching style. My lessons & teaching style
I offer two courses with different focuses. In one, I help students prepare for the Celpe-Bras exam, covering both the written and spoken components. The other course focuses on conversation and general Portuguese, aiming to develop students’ speaking skills and deepen their understanding of the language. I take a supportive approach, respecting each student’s individual learning pace while motivating them with encouragement and praise for their progress.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
4.9
Rating
108
Students
1,074
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Portuguese Lessons
Trial Lesson
17 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation Practice & Basic Portuguese
A1 - C2Conversation1,057 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 15% off
Celpe-Bras Preparation / Grammar Lessons
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
253 Reviews
Rubén Ramírez
146 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Uma ótima aula como sempre!!! Joanna foi a professora que me ensinou todo o português que conheço, me preparou para o exame Celpe-Bras e continua me ensinando muitas coisas sobre a língua e a cultura brasileira. Se você procura uma professora para aprender português, ela a sua professora. Muito obrigado!!!
Nov 18, 2024
Daniel Spiewak
1 Portuguese lesson
Teacher’s pick
Great, engaging conversation practice. Joanna made it a point to summarize the strengths in my speaking and those areas that I should focus on to continue improving. A pleasure.
Mar 17, 2020
Gary Williams
5 Portuguese lessons
Just had my first class and it was wonderful!
Joanna was super attentive and really in tune with me as her student! I really appreciate the way that she made such a priority out of my learning objectives!
Great class, great energy and I’m really looking forward to our next class soon!
Feb 8, 2026
Austin
23 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Joanna is a terrific tutor. She is very easy to talk to, and I feel comfortable speaking and making mistakes in her class. Joanna has a talent and a reporter's mind for asking the right questions to prompt discussion. She puts a lot of thought into her responses and makes sure to ask if there's anything she can do to help. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs to practice Portuguese!
Apr 22, 2021
Gary Williams
5 Portuguese lessons
Excellent class today with Joanna! We were able to do some reading together (which she gave good feedback on) and exchange ideas/opinions with respect to certain topics. Very productive class !!
Feb 15, 2026
Daye
2 Portuguese lessons
Great teacher! Classes are fun and casual and you learn a lot of useful vocab as you go.
Dec 17, 2024
Trial Lesson
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