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Get fluent in Portuguese with a fun and experienced Teacher!
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Olá! My name is Israel. I am from Brazil and I am currently living in Ireland. I have been teaching English and Portuguese for 9 years. I work with students of all ages, starting from children aged 8, to teenagers and adults. I have the experience you need to become fluent in Portuguese and I will put in efforts to make you enjoy learning by using effective methods.

If complicated grammar points are not your cup of tea, don't worry! We can start by adopting a conversational approach to get you speaking Portuguese as quickly as possible. Classes will focus on your language needs and your personal learning goals tailored to your unique personal circumstances.
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Classes conducted via Zoom
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Online from Ireland
About Me
Hello,

My name is Israel. It's nice to meet you!

I have been teaching English for 9 years to students from Brazil, Italy, and Spain. I work with students of all ages, starting from children aged 8, to teenagers and adults. I also have experience teaching Portuguese to English speakers. I have a slight American. For me, one of the greatest joys of teaching is to see my student's skills grow!

In my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar, dancing, and hiking.

Since I'm not a native speaker, I know that learning a second language takes dedication and a good attitude. I always put myself in my student's shoes, so I strive to bring a positive attitude to my classes. Currently, I am living in Ireland, and coming to this country was surely one of the best decisions I have ever made because this experience has made me a better teacher.

It's wonderful to meet you!

Best regards,
Teacher Israel
Education
I love teaching, but I love learning as well! I earned a Bachelor's degree in languages (Specialization in English and Portuguese) from Claretiano University Center in Brazil.
Experience / Qualifications
I have been teaching English for 9 years to students from Brazil, Italy and Spain. I work with students of all ages, starting from children aged 8, to teenagers and adults.
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Portuguese
Skills
School
Portuguese for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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