Oi, Tudo bem? Muito prazer em te conhecer! 😃

I'm so happy that you're interested in one of my courses! It will be a pleasure to teach you Brazilian Portuguese and share cultural aspects of Brazil with you.

In this trial lesson, I'll provide an overview of my teaching approach and guide you through a demonstration of tailored exercises and activities based on your current proficiency level.

Before booking this lesson, please let me know your learning goals and which course below you would like to attend after this trial lesson:

1- 🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese - 💬☕️ CONVERSATION AND CORRECTIONS + Study Material in PDF + Feedback
2- 🇧🇷 Brazilian Portuguese - 📗 BASIC / 📘 INTERMEDIATE / 📕 ADVANCED / 💼 BUSINESS + Study Material in PDF + Homework + Feedback
3- 🇧🇷 📝 CELPE-BRAS - BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE TEST PREPARATION + Study Material in PDF + Homework + Feedback

📋 Please answer this PLACEMENT TEST so I can better understand your Portuguese level: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCwZJct4ccN8TOlaiJiUb8-OTOm6mIUKvN29Dq2OqQiE0l8w/viewform

👉🏼 RESCHEDULING AND CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aw_oGVVzfWSAu2UAosxxitUcJwWlUEHWJyBAyHC6Vqo/edit?usp=sharing

Se chegou o momento de obter seu Certificado Brasileiro de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros (CELPE-Bras) esse curso é para você. Aqui nossos estudos serão focados na linguagem comunicativa da Língua Portuguesa, pois, esse exame tem ênfase nas práticas de uso da Língua Portuguesa que possam ocorrer no cotidiano de um estrangeiro que pretende interagir em Português, no Brasil. Por esse motivo, esse curso será voltado para as habilidades de compreensão, produção oral e escrita. Vejo você em nossa primeira aula de CELP-BRAS! 🇧🇷 

⭐️ Lista de alunos aprovados: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15gxaFtCpgkj1Bd243o_f_gz84RgteD7dwlWW6-FdY2s/edit?usp=sharing 

📁 Material de demonstração: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MtBY-MtbR_pcB5tsyWhsvJOyWOrsoGfF/view?usp=sharing 

👉🏼 RESCHEDULING AND CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aw_oGVVzfWSAu2UAosxxitUcJwWlUEHWJyBAyHC6Vqo/edit?usp=sharing

📝 CELPE-BRAS PREP. COURSE 2026/1

📕 BEGINNER (A1/A2):
Oi! Welcome to my Brazilian Portuguese course for beginners! Whether you're gearing up for a trip to Brazil, aiming to converse with Brazilians, or just diving into our music and culture, this course is here to help. We'll cover practical topics, making sure you can use the language in real-life situations. Join me in learning Portuguese! See you in our first lesson. 
Book used in this lesson: Gramática Ativa 1 

📗 INTERMEDIATE (B1/B2):
Olá, aluno novo! Tudo bem? Now that you've got the basics, let's step it up. This course will improve your Portuguese grammar, focusing on verbs (modos e tempos), conjunctions, and adverbs. Additionally, you'll explore more about Brazilian culture and learn how to express yourself naturally, incorporating the Carioca accent and some colloquial speech expressions. Te vejo em breve! 
Book used in this lesson: Gramática Ativa 2 (Versão Brasileira) 

📘 ADVANCED (C1/C2) 
E aí, aluno de Português avançado! Beleza? Esse curso é feito para você que já tem um conhecimento de Português do intermediário ao avançado e gostaria de se aprofundar ainda mais nessa língua. Com certeza, também é pra você que está enferrujado e gostaria de polir seu Português e ter mais fluência na língua. 
Assunto abordados: Aprofundamento gramatical; Tópicos mais complexos (preposição, verbos irregulares, modo subjuntivo, etc.); Foco na pronúncia e sotaque; Leitura de artigos; Debate e discussão de temas atuais e do cotidiano. Espero você nessa aula que vai aprimorar e elevar seu nível de conhecimento de Português ao máximo! Vamos lá!? Te vejo em nossa primeira aula!
Book used in this lesson: Gramática Ativa 2 (Versão Brasileira) 

 🗓️ Frequency recommended for all courses: at least twice a week. 

📁 Sample materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bIPnMDR7vvxE83n_eYTAgcstcc8Ej7y2/view?usp=sharing

👉🏼 RESCHEDULING AND CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aw_oGVVzfWSAu2UAosxxitUcJwWlUEHWJyBAyHC6Vqo/edit?usp=sharing

GRAMMAR-BASED LESSON - 📕 BEGINNER / 📗 INTERMEDIATE / 📘 ADVANCED + Study Materials in PDF + Homework + Feedback + Lesson Recording (Upon Request)

Oi, Beleza? This is a lesson to help you improve your Conversational Portuguese. Here we will talk about different topics, that you can suggest, or if you don't have anything in mind, don't worry! I can suggest a variety of themes so we can have a very productive dialogue. During this lesson, I'll use PowerPoint to show you articles, pictures, and videos about the chosen specific topic. I will also correct your mistakes, explain why they are mistakes and give you suggestions when necessary. I'll write these corrections in the PowerPoint presentation and send you converted into PDF after the lesson is finished, so you can read these corrections again anytime you want to. The main goal here is to help you speak Portuguese and enable you to discuss different topics with native Brazilian Portuguese speakers confidently. Hope to see you soon! Até mais! 😃🇧🇷

📁 Sample materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1auhZd4PUD_GK3CooADoSSywZgVDR84C0/view?usp=sharing
👉🏼 RESCHEDULING AND CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aw_oGVVzfWSAu2UAosxxitUcJwWlUEHWJyBAyHC6Vqo/edit?usp=sharing

💬☕️ CONVERSATION AND CORRECTIONS + Study Material in PDF + Teacher's Notes + Feedback

Expand your vocabulary and improve your reading skills through engaging and meaningful texts in Brazilian Portuguese!

In this lesson, we can work with different types and genres of texts — from short stories, dialogues, news articles, and literary excerpts to other authentic materials. You’ll receive:

📖 Guided reading practice
🔠 Vocabulary explained in context
📄 A PDF with study material
🗣️ Personalized feedback to support your progress

You can also choose books based on your level and interests to work on during our lessons:

🟢 Beginner – Short Stories in Brazilian Portuguese for Beginners by Olly Richards
🟡 Intermediate – Meu Pé de Laranja Lima by José Mauro de Vasconcelos
🔴 Advanced – A Hora da Estrela by Clarice Lispector

Whether you're just starting out or refining your fluency, this lesson gives you the tools to read with confidence and understand Brazilian Portuguese in both everyday and literary contexts.

👓📖 READING AND VOCABULARY PRACTICE  + Study Material in PDF + Feedback

In this Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation and accent lesson, we will explore the fundamental aspects of accurately pronouncing Brazilian Portuguese from Rio. Clear pronunciation is crucial for effective communication in the Portuguese language. 

This lesson will provide essential guidance whether you're a beginner looking to get started or an intermediate or advanced learner seeking to improve your speaking skills. 

Lesson Content:
🔹Vowels
🔹Consonants
🔹Word Stress
🔹Intonation and Prosody
🔹Common Pronunciation Pitfalls
🔹Resources and Practice 

Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation lesson is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to pronounce the language accurately. Effective communication in Portuguese, whether for travel, business, or personal enrichment, begins with clear and confident pronunciation. With consistent practice and the guidance provided in this lesson, learners will be well on their way to mastering Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation.

📁 Sample materials: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1auhZd4PUD_GK3CooADoSSywZgVDR84C0/view?usp=sharing
👉🏼 RESCHEDULING AND CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aw_oGVVzfWSAu2UAosxxitUcJwWlUEHWJyBAyHC6Vqo/edit?usp=sharing

😎🏖️ SPEAK LIKE A CARIOCA! (ACCENT/PRONUNCIATION TRAINING) + Study Material in PDF + Audio Material + Feedback

OI! If you're coming to Rio in a couple of months (or weeks 👀) and you have to learn the basics of Portuguese 🏃🏻‍♂️REALLY FAST💨, this course is for you! Let's learn: SURVIVAL PORTUGUESE 🛩🛟🏝

🚩Learn here:

🔴 The basic structure of Portuguese;
🔴 How to ask and answer simple questions;
🔴 Touristic/city vocabulary;
🔴 Cultural aspects of the country;
🔴 What you should and shouldn't do in Rio;
🔴 Recommendations of places where you MUST visit when in Rio.

Let's talk about Rio's daily life, how to go to the supermarket, beaches, restaurants, stores, tourist attractions, and more... ALL of this from the perspective of a native who was born and still lives in Brazil - Rio de Janeiro! I want to help you speak Survival Portuguese so that you can enjoy my city as much as possible! 

🗓️ Frequency recommended: At least twice a week. 

See you soon! Até logo! 😃

📁 Check my lesson's sample materials here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16LAqGb7kHFPl4VKDgp2MsuPGlhrk75vJ/view?usp=drive_link
👉🏼 RESCHEDULING AND CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aw_oGVVzfWSAu2UAosxxitUcJwWlUEHWJyBAyHC6Vqo/edit?usp=sharing

🛩🛟🏝 SURVIVAL PORTUGUESE TO VISIT RIO — LANGUAGE, CULTURE, TRAVEL TIPS & TOURS

This course is focused on the study of the Portuguese and English languages and discuss the relevance of Literature in both languages.

movies

travel

tech

sports

I successfully completed the Professional Development Course in Education and Technology on March 25, 2022, achieving an impressive performance score of 94%. This comprehensive program, with a total workload of 180 hours, equipped me with the skills and knowledge to work effectively in areas such as maker culture, hybrid teaching, the use of digital educational resources for language teaching, and the integration of art and technology into educational practices.

This course has equipped me to help business students by enhancing their communication skills and focusing on practical, business-oriented language use. Also, since I started working as a Professional Teacher on iTalki I have taught business focused lessons for more than 20 students.

This course has anabled me develop the skills to effectively assist students with CELPE-BRAS preparation, focusing on grammar, speaking, and writing strategies to ensure success in the exam. Also, since I started working as a Professional Teacher on iTalki I have taught more than 100 lessons preparing students to take the CELP-Bras Exam.