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Miqueias Santos
Portuguese
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English
Spanish
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From Brazil

Living in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Speak Portuguese like a Brazilian — fun, relaxed conversations with a SĂŁo Paulo native A Brazilian obsessed with football, good music, caipirinhas, and everything that makes Brazil impossible not to love. đŸ‡§đŸ‡·âšœđŸŽ¶ I have a thing for traveling and diving into new cultures — I've even packed my bags and lived abroad for a while, which showed me that the best way to truly connect with people is through their language. That's exactly why I love teaching Portuguese here on italki. Connecting with people from different cultures is what drives me — and nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student go from hesitant to confident, watching their questions turn into conversations. Real Portuguese isn't learned from textbooks — it's learned through real conversations. My lessons feel like a chat with a Brazilian friend who explains why things work, not just what they are. After each class, I send personalized notes with vocabulary and expressions we covered, so your learning never stops. I adapt every lesson to your goals and level, and I'm always available to answer questions between classes. Whether you want to travel to Brazil, love learning languages, or just want a real conversation partner — this is your place. I always correct you, but in a way that keeps the conversation flowing. 😊
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Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
đŸ—ŁïžTalk to a Brazilian — Conversations for Real Life
A1-C2
Conversation
154 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
12% off
đŸ‡§đŸ‡· Portuguese for Beginners — From Zero to Your First Conversation
A1-A2
Language Essentials
8 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
8% off
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Student Mahalie
Mahalie
14 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been working with Miqueias for a few months now, and my Portuguese has improved a lot since then! Miqueias helps me understand tougher concepts and improve my pronunciation while having a lot of fun. He's given me a lot of resources to use outside of our class time, and always comes prepared with structured lessons based on what we've been reviewing. He's consistent and quick to give feedback and respond to messages. When I have questions outside of our lessons, he puts in a lot of time to give me thorough answers with examples. If you want a teacher that is 100% invested in your improvement, Miqueias is your guy!
Student Wenny J. Cruz Lopez
Wenny J. Cruz Lopez
8 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excelente professor! As aulas sĂŁo bem organizadas, dinĂąmicas e adaptadas aos meus objetivos de aprendizagem. A gramĂĄtica Ă© explicada de forma clara, com exemplos prĂĄticos, e o professor sempre se certifica de que eu entendi antes de avançar. Sinto-me muito mais confiante ao falar portuguĂȘs e percebo um progresso constante desde que comecei as aulas. É paciente, atencioso e realmente comprometido com o meu desenvolvimento. Recomendo fortemente para quem quer aprender portuguĂȘs com qualidade.
Jacob Grindstaff
3 Portuguese lessons
Miqueias is an incredible teacher! He puts real effort into creating engaging conversations throughout each session, and he’s excellent at identifying areas you can improve on as you speak. He then takes the time to review everything with you clearly and thoughtfully. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to practice their Portuguese!
Student raffaele
raffaele
11 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a really great experience learning Portuguese with him. He explains things clearly and in a way that actually makes sense, especially when the grammar gets tricky. What I appreciated most is that he doesn’t just rush through. He makes sure you understand why something works the way it does. He helped me build real confidence speaking, not just memorizing. The lessons felt structured but still relaxed, and I left feeling like I had genuinely improved. If you’re serious about learning properly, he’s an excellent teacher.
Student alexander
alexander
2 Portuguese lessons
I had a great lesson!!
Gary Williams
5 Portuguese lessons
Super first class! Great dynamic of question and response - perfect balance between listening and speaking ! Looking forward to doing it again next week!