My primary goal is to know you: your motivations, objectives, and specific needs in learning Portuguese. I'll present my teaching philosophy, which combines non-traditional grammar, immersive conversation, and interactive cultural activities. I'll informally assess your current level through diagnostic exercises. By the end, you'll have clarity about our learning path and feel comfortable in our classroom environment.

Objective: To lead absolute beginners (A1) to a consolidated A2 level.
Duration: 40 lessons (approximately 120 hours of study) 
Methodology: Communicative approach focusing on real situations.
Progression: From basic vocabulary and simple structures to spontaneous communication.

Portuguese Basics for Beginners.

This Portuguese course is designed to guide students from intermediate (B1) to upper-intermediate (B2) proficiency levels, focusing on developing the essential competencies needed for advanced Portuguese communication and cultural fluency.
Skills Developed:
Communicative: From everyday conversations to formal/academic discourse
Linguistic: Complex grammar structures and specialized vocabulary
Intercultural: Deep understanding of Brazilian culture and context
Strategic: Autonomy in continuous language learning

Intermediate Portuguese Lessons

Competencies Developed:
Communicative: Argumentation, critical analysis, complex synthesis.
Linguistic: Advanced structures, specialized vocabulary, sophisticated prosody.
Cultural: In-depth knowledge of Brazilian reality.

Topics Addressed
Contemporary social issues.
Specialized academic areas (science, medicine, philosophy).
Advanced professional contexts.
Brazilian culture and identity.

**Integrated Methodology**
* Authentic Brazilian materials
* Complex communicative tasks
* Interdisciplinary projects
* Development of autonomy

Advanced Portuguese Lessons

Celpe-Bras (Certificado de Proficiência em Língua Portuguesa para Estrangeiros) stands as Brazil's only officially recognized Portuguese proficiency certificate, administered by the Ministry of Education since 1998. This comprehensive exam serves as the gateway for foreign nationals seeking university admission, professional diploma validation, and citizenship in Brazil, making it an essential credential for anyone planning to study, work, or live in Brazil.  Successful Celpe-Bras preparation demands approximately 3-4 months of intensive study for candidates with existing intermediate proficiency, averaging 6 hours weekly with daily practice sessions.

CELP- Bras Certificate Exam

Master essential Brazilian Portuguese through immersive role-play scenarios designed for travelers. Practice ordering at churrascarias, haggling at markets, booking accommodations, and navigating transportation while discovering Brazil's rich cultural nuances. Learn why Brazilians greet with cheek kisses, understand the significance of "jeitinho brasileiro" (the Brazilian way of solving problems creatively), and explore regional variations from Rio's carioca slang to northeastern expressions. Each lesson combines practical vocabulary with cultural insights—from beach etiquette in Copacabana to coffee culture rituals. Interactive dialogues simulate real situations: asking for directions in São Paulo, joining samba circles, or understanding Carnival traditions. Perfect for confident, culturally-aware travel experiences.

Travel Manual SOS

Concluí meu curso como professor de português-letras em 2023, a colação de grau aconteceu em fevereiro do ano seguinte. Estou habilitado a lecionar aulas de português, desde então venho focando meus esforços em criar materiais para aulas particulares para estrangeiros, assim como pessoas interessadas em tomar o teste de proficiência Celpe-Bras.