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Maria Armanda Morais
Professionele leerkrachtGeeft les in
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Specialties
KinderenQualified Portuguese/English teacher with over 30 years' experience; Portuguese examiner/moderator
Geeft les in
Portugees
Moedertaalspreker
Engels
Spreekt
Afrikaans
Frans
Duits
Italiaans
Latijn
Specialties
KinderenQualified Portuguese/English teacher with over 30 years' experience; Portuguese examiner/moderator
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Ik als leerkracht
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
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Uit PortugalWoont in Mbabane, Swaziland (07:13 UTC+02:00)
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italki leerkracht sinds 10 Jul 2018InterestsReadingFilms & TV SeriesFoodMuziek
Born in Portugal and raised in Eswatini, I’m a passionate linguist with 30+ years teaching Portuguese and English across cultures. My Honours degree in Modern European Languages and postgraduate diploma fuel my love for helping students, from beginners to advanced, master language skills.
As a Portuguese examiner and university tutor, I’ve guided learners from Taiwan to Italy, adapting lessons to their goals. Whether you’re preparing for exams, business, or travel, I make language learning engaging with tailored materials.
When not teaching, I visit family in South Africa and the UK—a reminder of how languages connect us globally. Let’s explore Portuguese or English together!Ik als leerkracht
PLEASE NOTE: I have added NEW TIME SLOTS during the day. I've been teaching Portuguese and English to children and adults since 1992. I'm very patient. I've been tutoring Portuguese at the local university since 2009. I've also been a Portuguese examiner/moderator at a South African university since 2013. Privately, I tutor students from Taiwan, China, Ireland, Italy and other countries, and of course, Eswatini (Swaziland). I have successfully provided specialized corporate training in Portuguese in Eswatini.
Proofreading is a passion of mine.
I'm also a bilingual translator specializing in Portuguese and English. Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
My lessons, both Portuguese and English, can be structured or more informal. I use several textbooks and adapt my lessons to the needs and objectives of my students.
It's very satisfying to see students learning and improving their command of the language they are studying, so I try to make the lessons enjoyable and interesting. I recommend material that I use, or online material, as the opportunity arises. I encourage the student to attain his/her potential.
It's important that students are on time for class. If they cannot attend, they need to inform me 24 hours in advance, or as soon as possible.Mijn lesmateriaal
- PDF-bestand
- Tekstdocumenten
- Diapresentatie/PPT
- Artikelen en nieuws
- Huiswerkopdrachten
Certificaten
Confirmation of Employment - Montessori Life Primary - 2017I have been employed as Upper Elementary teacher, teaching Grades 4,5,6,7 since 2017 to date.
Certificate verified
Honours Bachelor of Arts - University of South Africa - 2013Cum Laude
Certificate verified
(H)IGCSE Literature (English) - University of Cambridge - 2001I attended a training workshop for teachers in (Higher) International General Certificate of Secondary Education Literature (English). It is probably not a TESL. I can't find the correct option.
Certificate verified
Bachelor of Arts - University of South Africa - 1980
Certificate verified
Opleiding
1998 - 1999
Overige - EducationHigher Education Diploma (Postgraduate)
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - PortugueseHonours B.A. (Modern European Languages)
Cum Laude
1977 - 1979
Bachelor’s - English and PortuguesePortuguese (Distinction)
Werkervaring
1998 - 2016
TeacherI taught IGCSE First Language English and Portuguese as a Foreign Language for 18 years. The school teaches Cambridge IGCSE and AS.
2017 - Huidige
Upper Elementary TeacherI've been teaching English and Culture (History, Geography, Zoology, Anatomy, Botany) to Grades 4 and 5 for the past seven years. Currently, I teach English to Grades 6 and 7. I also teach Portuguese as an extra-curricular subject.
2013 - Huidige
Examiner/ModeratorSecond Examiner/Moderator for Portuguese (B.A. and Honours)
2012 - Huidige
Examiner/Marker/SetterExaminer, Marker, Setter for Swaziland Primary Certificate Examinations (Portuguese)
I set the exams for Grade 7 Portuguese.
2009 - Huidige
Tutor for Institute of Distance Education (IDE)Tutor for Portuguese with IDE
2008 - 2011
Teacher: Portuguese, English (Part-time)Part-time Portuguese and English teacher for children and adults.
1996 - 1998
English Senior Primary TeacherEnglish Senior Primary Teacher
1993 - 1995
English Senior Primary TeacherEnglish Senior Primary Teacher
1996 - Huidige
Teacher: Portuguese, English (Part-time)I've been teaching English and Portuguese to children and adults.
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Beoordeling
288
Studenten
3,902
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
100%
Beantwoord
Portugees lessen
Portugees
Engels
Proefles
172 lessen voltooid
USD 17.00+
Introduction to Portuguese
A1 - C2Algemeen408 lessen voltooid
USD 28.00
Introduction to Portuguese (Packages - 5/10/15 lesson packages)
A1 - C2Algemeen1,751 lessen voltooid
USD 28.00+
Pakket met 6% korting
Introduction to Portuguese (Package - 5 lessons)
A1 - C2Algemeen585 lessen voltooid
USD 28.00
Pakket met 3% korting
Portuguese for Children (5, 10, 15 lesson packages)
A1 - C2Kinderen491 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 5% korting
Portuguese for Beginners
A1 - C1Algemeen16 lessen voltooid
USD 35.00+
Pakket met 5% korting
Portuguese for Children (5, 10, 15 lesson packages)
A1 - A2Kinderen199 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 5% korting
Beschikbaarheid
664 Beoordelingen
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Portugees
HeidiFettach
70 Portugees lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Maria is an amazing teacher! I feel like I'm learning at a better pace than when I've tried before in other learning settings. I like that she follows a book format and is helpful calling out pronunciation mistakes as needed. She also gives context and some cultural examples along the way. I'm very happy!
8 apr. 2025
Heinrich
155 Portugees lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
Ich bin mit Frau Morais' Unterricht und ihrer Art mit mir du sprechen mehr als zufrieden. Danke
22 jun. 2023
DeborahR
2 Portugees lessen
Thank you so much for a great class! She is very friendly and professional and was easy to talk to. She helped me with grammar and vocabulary, and we practiced conversation, too. I felt very comfortable! Highly recommend 🌸
4 apr. 2026
Irina Goncharuk
229 Portugees lessen
Keuze van de leerkracht
I had over 30 lessons with Dona Morais in the past months. I highly recommend her as a teacher. Very patient, knowledgeable, always on time. We do not just go through a book, but we talk a lot about structures and grammars, She sends me additional materials/exercises when I ask, and listens to my requests very attentively.
26 mrt. 2024
DeborahR
2 Portugees lessen
Thank you so much for a great class! She patiently answered all of my questions and helped me with my grammar and vocabulary. Always look forward to our sessions :)
11 apr. 2026
Libby
103 Portugees lessen
I will strongly recommend the Teacher Maria. She is very patient and professional, I have studied with her for more than 1 years.
31 jan. 2026
Proefles
USD 17.00
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