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Daniel

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Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Portuguese

Spanish

German

Other

Friendly, patient and supportive teacher who loves English and linguistics.

Teaches

English

Native

Speaks

Portuguese

Spanish

German

Other

Friendly, patient and supportive teacher who loves English and linguistics.

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

From AustraliaLiving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (13:54 UTC-03:00)

About Me

italki teacher since May 6, 2020

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Hello! I’m Daniel, an Australian linguist and English teacher based in vibrant Rio de Janeiro. My passion for languages (I speak Portuguese, Spanish, and more!) and years teaching across three continents—from Sydney to Saudi Arabia—help me connect deeply with students. Whether you’re mastering basics or polishing fluency, I blend linguistics expertise with real-world cultural insights. When not teaching, I’m usually surfing Rio’s waves or hiking through nature—both reminders that learning, like the ocean, should be dynamic and joyful. Let’s make your English journey just as alive!

Me as a Teacher

After studying languages and linguistics at university I trained as a teacher of English as a foreign language and started my first job at an English college in Sydney. There, I had the pleasure to teach students of all levels, ages, and backgrounds. From there I came to Brazil where I've mostly taught private lessons to adults at their home or workplace as well as some group classes at a local English college. During this time I also spent a year away in Saudi Arabia giving group classes to young Arab men in the capital Riyadh.

My lessons & teaching style

The content of our lessons will mostly depend on the student and their particular areas of interest, weaknesses and goals. As such, classes will be highly personalised and tailored to students' requirements. As a language-learner myself, I am acutely aware of the struggles faced by students while trying to attain proficiency in their target language and I strive to address those problems through friendly conversation, exercises, and maybe a little homework too. In summary our lessons will be focused and productive but also relaxed and friendly.

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234

Students

3,057

Lessons

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5.0

Rating

234

Students

3057

Lessons

100%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

English Lessons

Trial Lesson

5 lessons completed

USD 7.00+

English Conversation Practice - (Aula de conversação)

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

953 lessons completed

USD 13.50

English Conversation Practice - (Aula de conversação) - 5 package discount

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

968 lessons completed

USD 13.50

Package with 15% off

English Conversation Practice - (Aula de conversação) - 10 package discount

A1 - C2

Language Essentials

1,090 lessons completed

USD 13.50

Package with 20% off

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259 Reviews

mario carta

11 English lessons

I've had the pleasure of taking several lessons with Daniel. What can I say, THE BEST TEACHER EVER! Very friendly, understanding, encouraging, but also challenging. Never a boring or useless lesson. Highly recommended!

Feb 27, 2026

CN8111

12 English lessons

very helpful!

Feb 5, 2026

CN8111

12 English lessons

Very good

Jan 7, 2026

Greyck Bittencourt

1 English lesson

O Daniel é um professor muito compreensivo e paciente. Sabe a hora correta de interromper e corrigir. Me senti muito confortável durante a aula. Nota mil!

Feb 26, 2026