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Sandra (PLE-Pro)
Portuguese
Native
English
Spanish
French

From Portugal

Living in Porto, Portugal

Native Portuguese Teacher – CAPPLE and CELTA Certified for Exceptional Language Learning Olá! Welcome to my profile. I'm so glad you're here! My name is Sandra, and I'm a native Portuguese speaker and certified language teacher with a true passion for sharing my language and culture with the world. I hold a CELTA certificate from the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) and a CAPPLE certificate from the Faculty of Letters at the University of Porto, two qualifications that reflect my commitment to teaching Portuguese with both rigour and heart. My academic background is a little unique: I have a degree in Communication and a Master's in Art and Technology of Sound. Beyond teaching, I dedicate myself to music production, blending creativity with a deep love for sound. This artistic side of me influences the way I teach. I believe language, like music, has rhythm, texture, and feeling, and the best way to learn it is to immerse yourself in it joyfully. I'm also a language learner myself. I'm currently studying German at A1 level and advancing my Spanish to B2, which means I understand firsthand what it feels like to sit in the student's chair, to struggle with new grammar rules, to feel uncertain about pronunciation, and to celebrate small victories. This experience makes me a more empathetic and effective teacher.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

Writing
Food
Art
Music
Tech
Trial Lesson
298 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
9% off
GROUP LESSON MAX 2 people. Aulas de grupo máximo 2 pessoas
A1-C2
Language Essentials
245 lessons completed
USD 37.00
NEW STUDENTS - Portuguese for Absolute Beginners and Intermediate Levels. Português Europeu para Nível Iniciante e Intermédio.
A1-C2
Language Essentials
1,549 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
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NEW STUDENTS - European Portuguese for Upper-Intermediate to Advanced Levels
B2-C2
Language Essentials
90 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
10% off
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For beginners·164
Pronunciation·2
Provides materials·3
Patient·3
Structured lessons·6
emilysantosmapp
44 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
The best money I've spent in a while!! Sandra is so patient, customizes lessons for you, reasonable with homework, and enjoys having fun while teaching. 110000% recommend Sandra!
Bastian Kuhn
100 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sandra is easily the best teacher I have ever had. She is very professional, has great english and conversation skills. She will make you work hard on every aspect of the Portuguese language while keeping the lessons light and fun. Highly recommended.
Shelby T
34 Portuguese lessons
Que professora excelente
Student Jarrod Raines
Jarrod Raines
41 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sandra is a consummate professional and excellent teacher. I especially appreciate her focus on the 4 core skills. Reading out loud and speaking/conversation are my challenge areas and she never makes you feel harried or pressured and always provides encouragement (which we learners generally need to stay motivated). Her lessons aren't a cake walk but you can trust you'll be more competent in PT-PT after each.
Student Nataliia Svistunova
Nataliia Svistunova
9 Portuguese lessons
Sandra, muito obrigada pela aula maravilhosa!
Michael Ludwig
29 Portuguese lessons
…and yet another 5-star feedback :)