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Sandra
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Portuguese
Native
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English
Spanish
French
Native Portuguese Teacher – CAPPLE and CELTA Certified for Exceptional Language Learning
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
Native Portuguese Teacher – CAPPLE and CELTA Certified for Exceptional Language Learning
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From PortugalLiving in Porto, Portugal (09:24 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 6, 2019InterestsWritingFoodArtMusicTech
Olá! My name is Sandra, and 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.
I have a degree in Communication and a Master's in Art and Technology of Sound.
As a native speaker, I’m passionate about sharing my language and culture. I also dedicate myself to music production, blending my love for sound with creativity.
Currently, I’m learning German (A1) and advancing my Spanish (B2).
I believe in kindness, humanity, and the power of teaching to help others.Me as a Teacher
I believe that my strongest personal trait as a teacher is my ability to be empathic and put myself in the students' place. I regularly try to understand my students' needs and doubts first and only after that do I start with an explanation.
We all have different learning curves and different abilities but there is no one incapable of acquiring knowledge. This is what I truly believe in, that is why I am successful with my students. My adaptability is another strong personal trait. I am fun, relaxed and able to motivate any student and make them feel confident about themselves. This is because, in my opinion, the biggest problem when learning a language is the fear of making mistakes.My lessons & teaching style
The four skills I cover in Portuguese as a foreign language lessons are reading, writing, listening, and speaking. I use student's books, grammars, exercise books, and many other proven materials focused on Portuguese for foreigners. I make learning Portuguese fun and relaxing.
I am known for my great results with the students. Take a look at my schedule and book a trial lesson so you can see for yourself what I can do for you. I focus on grammar, pronunciation, and accent in the grammar classes and conversational lessons include free conversation on any topic chosen by the student.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
CELTA CERTIFICATE - International House Lisbon - 2014
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2009 - 2024
English and Portuguese second language teacher
Education
2019 - 2021
Master's - Arte e Tecnologia do SomMestrado em Arte e Tecnologia do Som
2010 - 2013
Bachelor’s - Communication Studies
2014 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Teaching English as a Second Language
Work Experience
2015 - 2016
Professora de Inglês como segunda línguaNesta experiência coloquei em prática todos os métodos de ensino aprendidos durante a certificação CELTA. Tive a oportunidade de me especializar num ensino Individual, mas também num ensino em grupo, podendo aplicar as minhas competências aos mais variados níveis de domínio da língua Inglesa.
2016 - 2019
Learning SpecialistFui formadora de produto para uma conceituada empresa internacional ligada ao turismo de luxo. Durante estes 3 anos, tive um contacto muito próximo com todos os meus alunos que eram de várias nacionalidades. Por esse motivo todas as formações ou comunicações eram ministradas na língua Inglesa. Os materiais de formação foram construídos por mim, assim como todas as ações de formação contínua. Esta experiência permitiu-me alargar os meus conhecimentos de Inglês e Português num contexto empresarial
2014 - 2016
Ensino particular de Inglês como segunda língua.Aulas particulares presenciais com alunos de todos os níveis e de todas as idades. Esta experiência providenciou um contacto próximo com alunos de níveis muito diferentes. Desde iniciantes a avançados. Esta proximidade com os alunos revelou-se uma enorme mais valia no ensino da língua inglesa, uma vez que permitiu ao estudante ir ficando mais à vontade e consequentemente combater os seus receios durante a aprendizagem.
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Rating
350
Students
3,991
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Portuguese Lessons
Trial Lesson
256 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
OLD STUDENTS - (BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2024) Portuguese Conversation lessons for intermediate and above. Aulas de conversação em Português
A1 - C2Conversation508 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
OLD STUDENTS - ( BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2024) - Portuguese for Absolute Beginners and Intermediate Levels. Português Europeu para Nível Iniciante e Intermédio.
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,910 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
GROUP LESSON MAX 2 people. Aulas de grupo máximo 2 pessoas
A1 - C2Language Essentials170 lessons completed
USD 37.00
Package with 1% off
NEW STUDENTS - Portuguese for Absolute Beginners and Intermediate Levels. Português Europeu para Nível Iniciante e Intermédio.
A1 - C2Language Essentials939 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
NEW STUDENTS - European Portuguese for Upper-Intermediate to Advanced Levels
B2 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 5% off
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292 Reviews
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!
Jun 7, 2023
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.
Apr 8, 2021
Kevin Lee
25 Portuguese lessons
Sandra always has great teaching material, and explains complicated grammatical concepts clearly with effective examples. She also ensures that her students have sufficient practice - especially in conversational situations. She truly cares for her students' learning, and her lessons are a joy.
Jun 13, 2025
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.
Feb 16, 2023
Nyra
22 Portuguese lessons
Another great lesson!
Jun 13, 2025
Peter Laing
16 Portuguese lessons
My wife and I have been working with Sandra for maybe a dozen times so far, and have really appreciated her style and knowledge. She keeps the lessons focused and answers all of our questions, but steers us back to the topic at hand if we head down a rabbit hole that is not at our level yet. She will correct mistakes that are critical to comprehension, but let things go that might not be perfect but will not impact the comprehension of native listeners. She has also been open to feedback since my wife and I have different learning styles and respond differently to her input. Overall, Sandra has been a great teacher and we continue to work with her!
Jun 9, 2025
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