From BrazilLiving in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (15:48 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 10, 2025
InterestsArtMusicAnimation & ComicsFilms & TV SeriesGaming
Olá! Hello! 👋
I’m a Computer Science student with a passion for languages and teaching. My goal is to help you learn and practice Portuguese in a fun, dynamic, and engaging way! 🌍✨
Through my travels across Brazil, I’ve experienced firsthand the cultural richness and linguistic diversity of Portuguese. With me, you won’t just learn grammar and vocabulary—you’ll dive into regional expressions, accents, and fascinating cultural insights that make the language truly come alive.
My teaching style is adaptable and personalized: I like to bring real-life situations, pop culture, music, slang, and even a bit of humor to make learning feel natural and enjoyable. Whether you’re a beginner or loo
Me as a Teacher
I have experience teaching Portuguese in charity courses and as a tutor in both school and university settings. Through these experiences, I’ve worked with students of different backgrounds and proficiency levels, adapting my teaching style to meet their individual needs.
My lessons & teaching style
In my classes, I adapt to each student's needs—whether they prefer a casual conversation or a more grammar-focused approach. I’m a good listener and can make lessons both fun and highly productive by discussing a wide range of topics that interest the student. My goal is to create an engaging and comfortable learning environment where learning Portuguese feels natural and enjoyable!
My teaching material
PDF file
Quizzes
5.0
Rating
48
Students
340
Lessons
91%
Attendance rate
94%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
48
Students
340
Lessons
91%
Attendance rate
94%
Response rate
Portuguese Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Portuguese Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation333 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
83 Reviews
Erica
10 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lessons with Gustavo have been a blast! He strikes a great balance between conversation, correction and explanation. I feel like I’m talking with a friend while also improving my Portuguese. My vocabulary has definitely improved. Classes are so fun, that I’m doing more and feel more confident.
Jul 3, 2025
Linda
10 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Gustavo does a great job keeping up an interesting conversation and providing support when needed. The conversation is easy and natural, even with my occasional struggle to find the right words. With every conversation, I learn new words and a little more about life in Brazil.
May 12, 2025
kjell harshman
1 Portuguese lesson
Good first lesson. Gustavo was patient and explained slang and informal language clearly. Looking forward to seeing how things develop in future lessons.
Feb 22, 2026
Nam
41 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
A great lesson with Gustavo! He was extremely patient throughout the lesson and was also very supportive, positive, & encouraging. Gustavo also has a great sense of humour and a relaxed demeanour which helps his students feel relaxed. Highly recommend giving Gustavo a try!
May 23, 2025
Gary Williams
6 Portuguese lessons
Nice to see Gustavo again after some time ! Very relaxed class , great back and forth conversation with great corrections that were given at exactly the right time !