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 or Portuguese 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

In these classes, you will explore the grammatical aspects of Portuguese in a practical and contextualized way while developing your reading and writing skills in the language. We will work with a variety of texts, targeted grammar exercises, and activities that stimulate written production, such as short essays, summaries, and text interpretation.

Additionally, we will address pronunciation aspects related to reading aloud, helping you communicate more clearly and confidently. The classes are tailored to your level and needs, ensuring progressive and effective learning.

Nesse curso, nós vamos explorar os aspectos gramaticais do português de forma prática e contextualizada, enquanto você desenvolve suas habilidades de leitura e escrita no idioma. Vamos trabalhar com textos variados, exercícios personalizados e atividades que estimulam a produção escrita, como redações curtas e interpretações de textos.

Além disso, abordaremos aspectos de pronúncia relacionados à leitura em voz alta, ajudando você a se comunicar com mais clareza e confiança. As aulas são adaptadas ao seu nível e às suas necessidades, garantindo um aprendizado progressivo e eficiente.

Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading and Writing / Gramática, Vocabulário, Leitura e Escrita

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)

Do you want to feel more confident using English in your career? This course focuses on professional English, including workplace vocabulary, polite communication, and common expressions for business situations. We will also practice job interview preparation with role-plays, typical questions, and strategies to answer them clearly and confidently.
Benefits: You’ll gain the language and confidence to communicate professionally, handle meetings, write professional messages, and impress potential employers during interviews.

ENGLISH FOR WORK AND JOB INTERVIEWS (Business English👨🏽‍💻)

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

Traveling can be stressful if you can’t communicate. This course prepares you for the most common travel situations—ordering food in restaurants, checking into hotels, asking for directions, shopping, and making small talk with locals. Lessons are fun, practical, and based on real-life conversations.
Benefits: You will travel with peace of mind knowing you can ask for help, order what you want, and connect with people easily. Perfect for tourists, exchange students, or anyone moving abroad.

TRAVEL ENGLISH: SPEAK FREELY AND CONFIDENTLY ABROAD

Travel can be overwhelming if you struggle to communicate. This course focuses on the most common travel scenarios—ordering food, checking into hotels, asking for directions, shopping, and chatting with locals. Our lessons are interactive, enjoyable, and based on authentic conversations.
Benefits: Experience peace of mind while traveling, as you’ll be able to ask for help, order your meals, and connect with people seamlessly. Great for tourists, exchange students, or anyone heading abroad.