Hi! I'm Joao, an experienced English and Portuguese teacher with a passion for helping students achieve their language goals.

In our trial lesson, we’ll assess your current level and discuss your goals. Expect a mix of conversation practice, vocabulary building, and pronunciation exercises! I believe in a student-centered approach, focusing on interactive activities that build confidence and fluency.

Whether you're a beginner or advanced learner, I’ll personalize our lesson based on your interests and learning style. Feel free to bring any topics you’d like to discuss, or let me know if there’s a particular area you want to focus on!

I'm looking forward to meeting you and helping you on your English learning journey! Book a trial lesson today!

Embark on a complete learning journey with this extensive English course, designed to suit learners at every stage of proficiency. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for expert-level fluency, this program provides a step-by-step pathway to mastering the language.


Beginner Level:

Start with the basics of pronunciation, simple vocabulary, essential phrases, and foundational grammar to communicate confidently in everyday situations.

Intermediate Level:

Build on your skills by expanding your vocabulary, understanding more complex grammatical structures, and improving your listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities for practical use.

Advanced Level:

Achieve fluency by mastering sophisticated grammar, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Prepare yourself for professional, academic, or advanced conversational proficiency in English.

This course combines interactive lessons, real-life scenarios, cultural insights, and practical exercises, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Perfect for travelers, students, professionals, or anyone eager to become proficient in English.

English for beginners to advanced level / Inglês para iniciantes ao nível avançado

This lesson is fit for all levels, and is designed to help improve your confidence with English. We will have conversations about any topic which excites you. In that way I will be able to correct your mistakes, your pronunciation and ultimately help you reach your English goals. I can help you get ready for an interview, presentation or speech.

English Conversation Practice (for all levels)

This lesson focuses on developing practical communication skills in English through speaking, listening, and everyday vocabulary. Students will engage in interactive activities to improve their conversational fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in real-life situations. The lesson also covers essential grammar, vocabulary, and expressions needed for general English use, enabling learners to communicate effectively in daily scenarios such as greetings, shopping, travel, and social interactions. It aims to enhance both spoken and written English, making learners more comfortable and capable in a variety of social and practical contexts.

Key Topics Covered:

Conversational skills and strategies;
Common expressions and phrases for daily life;
Listening comprehension exercises;
Basic grammar and sentence structures;
Vocabulary building for everyday situations;
Role-playing and conversational practice;
Tips for effective communication.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Engage confidently in everyday conversations in English;
Use appropriate vocabulary and expressions in different social situations;
Improve pronunciation and listening skills;
Apply basic grammar correctly in speech and writing;
Communicate more effectively in both casual and formal contexts.

CONꓦERSATIONAL ENGLISH & GENERAL ENGLISH

This comprehensive Portuguese course welcomes learners of every level, from beginners to advanced speakers, and supports diverse language objectives. Whether you want to learn basic survival phrases for travel, improve your conversational skills, or achieve full fluency, this class is designed to adapt to your needs. Through dynamic lessons, cultural insights, and interactive practice, students will develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. Personalized learning activities ensure steady progress, helping you reach your specific goals—whether it’s communicating confidently in daily situations, preparing for exams, or using Portuguese professionally.

Key Topics Covered:

Fundamental vocabulary and grammar;
Pronunciation and conversational practice;
Reading, writing, and listening exercises;
Cultural aspects of the Portuguese-speaking world;
tailored content based on individual goals (e.g., travel, business, academic);
Interactive activities for speaking and comprehension.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Communicate effectively in various everyday situations;
Understand and produce basic to advanced Portuguese in speaking and writing;
Gain cultural insights that enhance language learning;
Achieve personal goals whether conversational fluency, professional proficiency, or academic mastery;
Confidently engage with Portuguese media, travel, or work environments.

Portuguese class/Aula de português (all levels and goals/todos os níveis e objetivos)

This class focuses on developing speaking skills through interactive dialogues, role-plays, and real-life scenarios. You'll practice common phrases, improve pronunciation, and gain confidence to communicate effectively in Portuguese. Suitable for all levels, the lesson helps you become more fluent and comfortable in everyday conversations.


Esta aula se concentra no desenvolvimento da fala por meio de diálogos interativos, dramatizações e cenários da vida real. Você praticará frases comuns, melhorará a pronúncia e ganhará confiança para se comunicar efetivamente em português. Adequada para todos os níveis, a aula ajuda você a se tornar mais fluente e confortável em conversas do dia a dia.

PORTUGUESE CONVERSATION PRACTICE / TREINO DE CONVERSAÇÃO EM PORTUGUÊS

This class is designed to enhance your ability to speak Portuguese confidently and naturally. Through interactive discussions, role-plays, and mock scenarios, you will practice everyday conversations, improve pronunciation, and expand your vocabulary. Perfect for learners of all levels, the focus is on developing fluency, understanding cultural nuances, and gaining the confidence to communicate effectively in real-life situations.

Esta aula foi projetada para aprimorar sua capacidade de falar português com confiança e naturalidade. Por meio de discussões interativas, dramatizações e simulações, você praticará conversas do dia a dia, melhorará a pronúncia e expandirá seu vocabulário. Perfeito para alunos de todos os níveis, o foco é desenvolver a fluência, compreender as nuances culturais e adquirir confiança para se comunicar efetivamente em situações da vida real.

CONꓦERSATIONAL PORTUGUESE CLASS / AULA DE CONVERSAÇÃO EM PORTUGUÊS

This lesson prepares you to navigate travel and tourism scenarios in Portuguese, including airport interactions, hotel reservations, sightseeing, and asking for directions. Additionally, you'll learn vocabulary and phrases related to environmental issues, sustainability, and eco-friendly practices. Designed for travelers, tour guides, and eco-enthusiasts, the class helps you communicate confidently in diverse settings while promoting awareness of environmental topics in Portuguese.

Esta lição prepara você para navegar por cenários de viagens e turismo em português, incluindo interações em aeroportos, reservas em hotéis, passeios turísticos e pedidos de informações. Além disso, você aprenderá vocabulário e frases relacionadas a questões ambientais, sustentabilidade e práticas ecologicamente corretas. Desenvolvido para viajantes, guias turísticos e entusiastas da ecologia, o curso ajuda você a se comunicar com confiança em diversos ambientes, promovendo a conscientização sobre temas ambientais em português.

Esta lição prepara você para navegar por cenários de viagens e turismo em português, incluindo interações em aeroportos, reservas em hotéis, passeios turísticos e pedidos de informações. Além disso, você aprenderá vocabulário e frases relacionadas a questões ambientais, sustentabilidade e práticas ecologicamente corretas. Desenvolvido para viajantes, guias turísticos e entusiastas da ecologia, o curso ajuda você a se comunicar com confiança em diversos ambientes, promovendo a conscientização sobre temas ambientais em português.

Português para Viagem, Turismo e Meio ambiente / Portuguese for Travel, Tourism and Environment

This is an English grammar lesson tailored for all levels. Each lesson will be structured to suit each individual students unique set of needs. You will have specialized class notes, and PowerPoint presentations, with the possibility of class quizzes and homework depending on each students preferences. The main goal is to see an improvement in each students grammar, pronunciation and overall English fluency.

English Grammar Lessons (for all levels)

Improve your English for the workplace and learn about business topics to help you work more effectively and make the most of career opportunities. Here you can find a wide variety of activities to develop your interview skills, write clear emails in English and learn about business topics and issues. Watch videos, listen to podcasts or read articles, then complete the specially designed tasks to help you understand the topic and use the language skills that you have learned.

Business English👨🏽‍💻

This lesson is tailored to equip you with essential vocabulary and phrases for navigating health and medical situations in Portuguese. You will learn how to describe symptoms, discuss medical history, communicate with healthcare professionals, and understand common health-related expressions. Additionally, the class covers fitness and wellness terminology to support your focus on a healthy lifestyle. Ideal for travelers, healthcare workers, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone interested in health communication, this lesson helps you speak confidently about health and wellness in Portuguese. 

Esta lição foi elaborada para equipar você com vocabulário e frases essenciais para lidar com situações médicas e de saúde em português. Você aprenderá a descrever sintomas, discutir o histórico médico, se comunicar com profissionais de saúde e entender expressões comuns relacionadas à saúde. Além disso, a aula aborda terminologia de condicionamento físico e bem-estar para auxiliar seu foco em um estilo de vida saudável. Ideal para viajantes, profissionais de saúde, entusiastas do fitness e qualquer pessoa interessada em comunicação em saúde, esta lição ajuda você a falar com confiança sobre saúde e bem-estar em português.

Portuguese for Health, Healthcare and Fitness / Português para Saúde, Cuidados de Saúde e condicionamento físico

Embark on a complete learning journey with this extensive Portuguese course, designed to suit learners at every stage of proficiency. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for expert-level fluency, this program provides a step-by-step pathway to mastering the language.


Beginner Level:

Start with the basics of pronunciation, simple vocabulary, essential phrases, and foundational grammar to communicate confidently in everyday situations.

Intermediate Level:

Build on your skills by expanding your vocabulary, understanding more complex grammatical structures, and improving your listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities for practical use.

Advanced Level:

Achieve fluency by mastering sophisticated grammar, idiomatic expressions, and cultural nuances. Prepare yourself for professional, academic, or advanced conversational proficiency in Portuguese.

This course combines interactive lessons, real-life scenarios, cultural insights, and practical exercises, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Perfect for travelers, students, professionals, or anyone eager to become proficient in Portuguese.

Portuguese for beginners to advanced level / Português para iniciantes ao nível avançado

This lesson provides an overview of the healthcare system, the importance of maintaining personal health, and the role of fitness in promoting overall well-being. Students will explore how healthcare services support health maintenance and disease prevention, while emphasizing the significance of adopting healthy lifestyle habits. Through engaging discussions and activities, learners will gain an understanding of various healthcare options, the importance of regular physical activity, and strategies for staying healthy. The lesson aims to empower students to make informed decisions about their health and fitness, fostering habits that enhance their quality of life.

Key Topics Covered:

Understanding healthcare services and providers;
The importance of preventive healthcare and screenings;
The relationship between fitness and health;
Healthy lifestyle choices and habits;
The role of fitness in managing and preventing chronic conditions;
Accessing and utilizing healthcare effectively.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Describe the different types of healthcare services available;
Recognize the importance of regular exercise and fitness for good health;
Understand how to access and utilize healthcare resources;
Make informed decisions about personal health and fitness practices;
Appreciate the connection between healthcare, lifestyle, and overall well-being.

English for Health, Healthcare and Fitness

Identify the factors that lead to public health issues, including environmental, social, behavioral, biologic, and genetic determinants.

science

health

finance

reading

travel

Clinical Laboratory Science and Public Health Certification: 
Clinical Laboratory Science required Bachelor's + accredited training + certification exam.
Public Health required Bachelor's Degree + accredited training + certification exam.

Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science enables me to work in medical labs, performing diagnostic tests.
Public Health certificate allows me to take roles in health promotion,  epidemiology, and public health initiatives.