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Gustavo Lopes
Portuguese
Native
English
Spanish
French
Japanese

From Brazil

Living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Professor de conversação e gramática de português 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 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. 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!
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Interests

Art
Music
Animation & Comics
Films & TV Series
Gaming
Trial Lesson
8 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Portuguese Conversation Practice
A1-C2
Conversation
355 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
9% off
Based on your timezone (UTC)
5.0
89
Reviews
91%
Attendance
90%
Respond
Patient·5
Provides materials·1
Structured lessons·1
For beginners·29
Student Erica
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.
Student Linda
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.
Halie Taylor
2 Portuguese lessons
My lesson with Gustavo was amazing! He was very helpful and kind. He centered the conversation around my interests, and gave very helpful, kind corrections. He is very patient, and the lesson was very enjoyable.
Student Nam
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!
Halie Taylor
2 Portuguese lessons
Great and helpful as always. I learned a lot.
Jared
1 Portuguese lesson
Truly enjoyed working with Gustavo! Was like speaking with a friend, even though it was my first lesson with him. He was patient and wasn't afraid to help me improve my current understand of the languages, while also providing a plan to continue to expand. I could tell he cares by the personal interest he shows too. Thanks man!