Portuguese for Foreigners: Practical Communication and Brazilian Culture

From 20.15 C$ /h

This course is designed for foreigners who want to learn Brazilian Portuguese in a practical, natural, and engaging way. The classes focus on real-life communication, helping students develop confidence when speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Portuguese.

The course combines grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation practice through interactive activities and real-life situations. Students will also learn about Brazilian culture, expressions, and daily communication styles, which helps them understand the language more naturally.

Lessons are personalized according to each student’s goals, whether for travel, relocation, work, academic purposes, or personal development. The course includes conversation exercises, listening activities, reading practice, and writing support to ensure balanced language development.

The objective is to help students communicate effectively and comfortably in Portuguese while building strong language foundations.

Extra information

Students should bring a notebook or digital device for notes. A stable internet connection is recommended for online classes. Homework and practice materials may be provided to support learning between lessons.

Location

Online from Brazil

About Me

Hello! My name is Lia and I’m from Fortaleza, Brazil. I love teaching Portuguese and helping students of all ages gain confidence in speaking and understanding the language. I create dynamic and interactive lessons that focus on conversation, vocabulary, and practical communication. I enjoy working with motivated learners who want to travel, study, or work in Portuguese-speaking countries. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and tailored to each student’s goals.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Languages, Ingá University Center, in progress

Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism, Ceará Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology, 2017

Experience / Qualifications

I have 4 years of experience teaching Portuguese to beginners, intermediate, and advanced students. I have taught students from Europe, North America, and Latin America. My classes focus on interactive conversation, practical vocabulary, grammar in context, and cultural understanding, making learning both effective and enjoyable.

Age

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Portuguese

Spanish

French

Italian

Skills

Portuguese

Portuguese for adults

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Conversação em Português – Todos os Níveis e Objetivos

21.04 C$ /h

Esta aula é ideal para estudantes de todos os níveis que querem melhorar suas habilidades de conversação em português. As aulas são personalizadas de acordo com o nível do aluno: iniciantes praticam diálogos simples e vocabulário essencial; intermediários ampliam fluência e aprendem expressões comuns; avançados praticam conversação natural, vocabulário especializado e discussões sobre cultura e atualidades. As aulas são interativas, dinâmicas e focadas em comunicação prática, permitindo que os alunos ganhem confiança rapidamente.

Ana

4.82

(11)

Portuguese teacher, graduated in Communication Sciences, offers Portuguese courses for all levels and different ages.
My goal is to make the student progress in his ability to communicate in Portuguese, in writing and orally, by adapting his needs and his pace of learning.
These courses will also be an excellent tool to get to know Portuguese culture and the country better.

Arno

4.82

(11)

Both Brazilian and European Portuguese. We will start with the basic grammar of the Portuguese language. Depending on the pace and experience of the student, conversation will gradually take place in Portuguese. You will receive useful and practical tips to make learning the language even more fun.

Natalie

4.82

(11)

Bonjour! ¡Buenos días! Bom dia! Guten tag! Добрий день!👋👋👋
My name is Natalie. I teach Spanish,French,Portuguese, Ukrainian and Russian! 😊😊😊 I have been teaching these languages for 14 years.📗📘📖🗣☺
I have a Master’s degree in Linguistics 🎓,a Master’s degree with honours in Tourism Hotel and Restaurant Business 🎓 and a Master’s degree in International Law🎓 I also earned diplomas 📄📄📄from the Ministry of Education of France : DELF, Spanish diplomas DELE from Cervantes Institute (Madrid), German diploma from Goethe Institute and Japanese – Language Proficiency diploma (Tokyo).🤗🤗🤗
I've worked with football clubs, UEFA Champions League Final⚽ and at other sporting events⛹‍♂🏆.
I teach languages from scratch and to a desirable result.✍✍✍📖🙌😀 I'm very friendly and the atmosphere is always nice during the lesson!😇
I also help students to prepare for KS3, GCSE, IGCSE, IB, DELE, DELF and other exams and my students 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓successfully pass them every year😇
I prepare specific material for each student 🖊📄depending on the knowledge, the goals or their personal interests🙂 and I will take different approaches according to your needs.
I teach: young learners,👩‍💻students, adults👩‍🔬👩‍✈, professional football players🏆⚽, musicians🪗🎸 ballet dancers🩰, doctors,👩‍⚕🧑‍⚕ lawyers and fashion designers 🧵🥻👗from all over the globe🌎. You will benefit from my broad range of experience and I will be with you every step of your learning journey☺.
Online tuition allows my clients to enjoy high quality lessons, learn foreign languages without leaving home and at a comfortable time.🕓🕓🕓👩‍🏫👨‍🏫👩‍💻👨‍💻
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. 🙃🙃🙃
Individual and group classes via Zoom/Skype! All materials for lessons are provided+ references from students.
Regards,
Teacher Natalie

Mariana

4.82

(11)

Hello! My name is Mariana, and I’m a Portuguese as a Foreign Language teacher with extensive experience teaching students from all levels and backgrounds. My classes are dynamic, practical, and fully personalized to help you communicate confidently in real-life situations.

Who I teach:
- Students who want to:
- Live, study, or work in Brazil
- Communicate naturally with native speakers
- Travel with ease
- Understand Brazilian culture, expressions, and everyday language
- Improve grammar, fluency, and confidence

I believe learning Portuguese should be enjoyable, practical, and motivating. I’m here to support you at every step and help you progress in a way that feels natural and encouraging.

Send me a message and let’s start your Portuguese journey together!

Olá! Sou professora de Português para Estrangeiros e trabalho com aulas personalizadas para todos os níveis. Minhas aulas são dinâmicas, práticas e focadas na comunicação real do dia a dia. Se você já entende um pouco de português, será um prazer continuar esse aprendizado com você!

Eu ensino alunos que querem:
- Morar no Brasil
- Trabalhar ou estudar em ambiente lusófono
- Melhorar fluência para viagens
- Entender gírias, cultura e vida cotidiana
- Falar português de forma natural e confiante

Níveis ensinados
- Iniciante (A1–A2)
- Intermediário (B1–B2)
- Avançado (C1–C2)
- Preparação para exames (CELPE-Bras)

Se você quer aprender português com leveza, humor e resultados reais, será um prazer te acompanhar nessa jornada!

Tiago

4.82

(11)

Do you want to communicate with confidence, whether for travel, work, or social media? Now is the time to learn Portuguese and English in a practical, fun, and personalized way!

In my course, you will:
✅ Master vocabulary and grammar naturally
✅ Improve your pronunciation and comprehension
✅ Learn with real-life examples, no boring lectures
✅ Receive close guidance to ensure your progress

It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or want to improve your skills — this course is for anyone who truly wants to learn!

My name is Nicolas, and I am a Brazilian Portuguese teacher with eight years of teaching experience. I have been speaking Portuguese for about ten years now. I learned the language while living in Brazil for several long periods, both for study and work. I am currently living there again.

Having also gone through the process of learning to speak this language, I am well aware of the different stages my students go through. This helps a lot.

My lessons are tailor-made to achieve personal goals and are adapted to the specific needs of each student.

Practice is prioritized throughout the learning process in order to gain autonomy as quickly as possible. Grammar is also covered, depending on the student's level.

This course is aimed at:
- Beginners (basics, conversation, travel);
- Intermediate/advanced learners (improvement, exam preparation);
- Professionals (business Portuguese, interview preparation).

Currently based in Brazil, I am teaching my classes online. I will be back in Geneva in mid-December for in-person classes.

Please don't hesitate to contact me for more information.

Looking forward to hearing from you :)

Thales

4.82

(11)

Online lessons with a tutor with more than a decade of experience. Make the most of your taylor-made lessons with a native speaker. Lessons are adapted according to your needs and progress is constanly evaluated (if desdired). Perfect for holiday vocabulary, chit-chat or more structured grammar needs.

Jonathas

4.82

(11)

You'll be able to learn from a teacher who studied International Relations, Pedagogy, and who was accepted to a master's degree in French Literature at Sorbonne University, Paris. I have been teaching English for over 10 years and French for over 5 years. I have a DALF certificate in French and in English. My classes are dynamic and contain original e-books/lessons developed by me. Teaching is my passion and I hope you find in my classes what you need to become fluent in another language.

You will learn with a teacher holding degrees in international relations and pedagogy, and admitted to a Master's program in French literature at Sorbonne University, Paris. I have been teaching English for over 10 years and French for over 5 years. I hold the DALF diploma in both French and English. My lessons are dynamic and draw on original teaching resources, including e-books and lessons that I have designed myself. Teaching is my passion, and I hope you will find everything you need to master a foreign language in my courses.

Joana

4.82

(11)

I am a native European Portuguese teacher and have been teaching foreigners for several years. I teach all levels—from absolute beginners to advanced students who want to improve their fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in speaking.
(levels A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2).
I have several years of experience preparing students for the official CAPLE PLE exams, with excellent results.

My classes are personalized and tailored to your goals:
- Portuguese for everyday life;
- Portuguese in a work context;
- Portuguese for travel;
- Integration in Portugal;
- Conversation;
- Listening comprehension;
- Pronunciation;
- Practical vocabulary;
- Portuguese culture;
- Preparation for official exams.

I believe that learning a language should be a light and fun experience, but also competent and safe, without fear of making mistakes. That's why I create a relaxed environment where you will feel comfortable speaking from the very first class.

I work with:
✔ communicative methods
✔ real-life situations
✔ simple and clear explanations
✔ materials adapted to your level
✔ the student's pace, respecting your learning process

My goal is to help you communicate naturally, gain confidence, and actually use Portuguese in real life—not just study it in books.

Classes are online and organized according to your and my availability.

Paloma

4.82

(11)

Olá! Tudo bem? Prazer, meu nome é Paloma.

I am a Portuguese teacher, translator, proofreader, language lover, and lifelong learner.

I am originally from Recife, Brazil, and since 2020, I have discovered my passion for teaching the Portuguese language. Despite having an initial education in a different area, it was through learning languages and teaching my students that I developed my skills as a teacher. I have also pursued further university certificates in linguistics, Portuguese as a foreign language, teaching methodologies, and translation.

I have always been passionate about languages. In addition to Portuguese, I speak English and Spanish, and I am currently studying other languages (this is one of my hobbies).

My experience as a language learner has given me the essential tools to support my students on their journey to learning Portuguese.

Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to advance your fluency, I am here to help you speak with confidence and joy.

You decide how you want to learn — our classes can be in English or fully in Portuguese for total immersion! My goal is to create a supportive, engaging, and dynamic learning environment where you feel comfortable and motivated to achieve your best.

Why learn with me?
• Personalised lessons tailored to your goals and learning style
• A balance between structure and flexibility, so you stay on track while enjoying the process
• Engaging and interactive classes that incorporate real-life conversations, cultural insights, and fun exercises
• A patient, encouraging approach to keep you motivated and confident

In our first lesson, I will assess your level, learning preferences, and areas of improvement so we can create the best strategies to help you progress as quickly as possible.

If you do not see an available time slot that works for you, do not hesitate to message me — I will do my best to accommodate your schedule!

I cannot wait to meet you and be part of your language-learning journey! Schedule your first lesson, and let’s get started.

Vicente

4.82

(11)

I offer Portuguese lessons focused on developing speaking and listening skills, with particular emphasis on using the language in real-life situations, both personal and professional.

Lessons are primarily conversational, naturally integrating essential grammar, functional vocabulary, and pronunciation, allowing students to gradually gain confidence and fluency. Where necessary, sessions can also be oriented towards Portuguese language exam preparation at levels A1, A2, B1, and B2.

The methodology is based on dynamic and engaging approaches, tailored to the pace, interests, and goals of each student. Before starting the course, a brief diagnostic conversation is conducted, which informs a personalised learning strategy adapted to the student’s specific needs and expectations.

The main objective is to learn Portuguese effectively, practically, and enjoyably, fostering a positive relationship with the language, where progress goes hand in hand with the pleasure of learning.

Andrea

4.82

(11)

Do you want to improve your French, English or Portuguese, for pleasure, everyday life or school?
I speak French, English and Portuguese, and I adapt my lessons to your level and needs.
A user-friendly method, focused on conversation and useful vocabulary, for adults, teens and children.

📚 What I propose:
- Interactive courses adapted to your pace
- Practical vocabulary and academic support if needed
- A personalized approach tailored to your objectives

Ricardo

4.82

(11)

Learn English from Zero to Fluency! My name is Ricardo, and I lived in California, USA. Eight years ago, I graduated from Google and LACC University in Los Angeles. I'll help you learn English quickly and easily, using everyday topics and things from your own world, along with songs, movies, and TV shows to help you learn faster and more effectively.

Camila

4.82

(11)

With a master's degree in linguistics and specializing in teaching languages to non-native speakers, I offer personalized Portuguese courses, adapted to the communicative objectives of each learner, regardless of age.
The course is structured according to an action-oriented methodology: the language is learned through concrete tasks and real communication situations, promoting the progressive development of linguistic autonomy.