Passionate about traveling and dancing latin rhythms; an anthropologist who loves Brazil! (ES/EN/PT)
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Passionate about traveling and dancing latin rhythms; an anthropologist who loves Brazil! (ES/EN/PT)
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Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From BrazilLiving in Sao Paulo, Brazil (23:01 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 11, 2021
InterestsHistoryFilms & TV SeriesTravelTechMusic
Hello! My name is Milena, and I am a Brazilian passionate about culture and experiencing life through dance and travel. I hold a degree in Social Sciences with an emphasis on Digital Anthropology, Sociology, and the Economics of Immigration and Remittances. Currently, I work remotely as a User and Customer Experience Researcher for an international consultancy.
After focusing on my career and traveling, I’m returning to Italki to share Brazil’s diverse culture and regions with you. I provide a safe, supportive space where making mistakes is welcomed as a key part of building trust and improving. Let’s explore the language and Brazil together!
Me as a Teacher
Leveraging my background as a Social Scientist and Researcher, I offer specialized Portuguese programs that bridge the gap between traditional grammar and real-world fluency. My courses go beyond standard conversation, immersing students in Brazilian history, regional cultures, and social dynamics. Whether through customized travel itineraries or academic-level writing and speech practice, my goal is to provide a comprehensive and culturally rich learning experience.
My lessons & teaching style
Conversation (A1-C2): Immersive practice focused on fluency and writing with real-time feedback via Google Docs.
Regional Cultures (A1-C2): Explore the history and diversity of Brazil's 5 regions with a native teacher and PDF guide.
Food & Culture (A1-C2): Learn Portuguese through the flavors of street markets, supported by a thematic PDF e-book.
Brazilian History (A1-C1): Discover the country’s unique formation with interactive videos and multilingual support.
Social Sciences (B1-C2): Deep dive into race, class, and gender using curated articles and in-depth discussion.
Travel Consulting (A1-C2): Custom PDF itinerary and logistical tips from a local expert.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2020 - 2022
TutorITALKI - BrazilFui tutora no Italki (Conversação de Português) em este período.
Education
2018 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Licenciatura em Ciências SociaisUniversidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM)Ciências Sociais com ênfase em educação
Work Experience
2022 - Current
UX/CX ResearcherConsultoria - MexicoSou UX/CX Researcher (Pesquisadora de Experiência do Usuário/Cliente) em uma consultoria.
Brazilian Cultures: What are the five regions of Brazil?
A2 - C2Language Essentials36 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
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A journey through Brazilian History
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
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Brazilian Anthropology and Sociology
C1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
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Custom Itineraries by a local expert: Brazil Travel Consulting
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
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Vamos pra feira! 🥦🧄🍇 🍌🥕
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
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37 Reviews
Mariano
6 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Milena fue muy buena onda, desde el inicio me transmitió confianza y su forma de corregir me gustó mucho, algo que la verdad no he visto antes, asi que definitivamente me gustaría continuar teniendo lecciones con ella. El hecho que Milena hable español perfectamente también me ayuda a entender cosas del portugues de manera más fácil.
Jan 14, 2026
BAH
12 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Milena is great, she’s so fun to talk to, patient, helpful and adapted perfectly to my level. She also provides amazing resources and things that are of interest outside of the class. Muito obrigado Milena!
May 20, 2021
Blanche
1 Portuguese lesson
We had a great lesson and I learned so many new things about the regions of Brazil that I had no idea about!!
Jan 23, 2026
Kolby Palmer
2 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
A gent falava sobre o Nordeste do Brasil. Milena sabe muito coisa sobre as pessoas e a história do Brasil. Eu tenho muito interesse em aprender sobre essa região e ela me mandou um artigo corto e um vídeo antes da lição. Me deu um contexto antes de ter a aula e me ajudou entender mais durante a aula.
Inclusive aprendi que tem palavras africanas que tem influência no português.
Gostei muito da aula com ela!
Dec 16, 2021
Mariano
6 Portuguese lessons
caring, patient and calm
Feb 1, 2026
Mariano
6 Portuguese lessons
I really enjoy how easy going and chill Milena is.