Why learn with me?

I'm not just a Portuguese teacher, I'm a linguist who lives between both varieties of the language every day. I began my career in Brazil, where I spent 7 years teaching Portuguese language, literature, and writing. In 2012, I moved to Europe on my own — first a brief stay in Germany, then two years in Lisbon, where I met my husband.In 2014, we moved to Germany together, where I taught Portuguese as a foreign language for over 6 years. In late 2020, we settled in Madeira, where I live and teach today. I hold a degree in Portuguese Language and Literature and I'm currently completing a Master's in Portuguese as a Foreign Language and Second Language (PLELS) at the University of Coimbra.

This journey is exactly what shapes the way I teach. Knowing firsthand what it means to arrive in a new country and rebuild confidence through language changes everything about how lessons are designed — nothing here is generic.Each session is built around your specific goals: writing formal emails in European Portuguese, preparing for a CAPLE or CELPE-Bras exam, navigating a business meeting across both varieties, or simply gaining the confidence to handle daily life without second-guessing yourself.All learning materials are personally created or curated. Interactive tools like EdCafe AI and Wordwall keep online sessions dynamic and engaging — never passive. Full support in English and German is available throughout, so nothing gets lost in translation.The goal, ultimately, is not just fluency — it's the freedom that comes with it. The kind that lets you walk into any room, in any variety of Portuguese, and feel completely at home.

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