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Rafael
- Rate L651
- Response 1h

L651/hr
1st lesson free
- Portuguese
There is a gentle way to learn Portuguese — and it works. Portuguese is more than words. It’s presence, rhythm, and a different way of relating to the world.
- Portuguese
Lesson location
About Rafael
My relationship with language has been shaped as much by life as by study. I’ve lived in many countries, learned to navigate different cultures, and experienced firsthand how language opens doors to understanding, work, and belonging. I teach Portuguese online full time and live a location-independent life, which allows me to stay closely connected to how people actually use language in everyday situations — across cultures, routines, and perspectives. This lived experience strongly informs how I teach and how I relate to my students. Alongside this, I bring more than 20 years of experience teaching adults and a Bachelor’s degree in Languages. My academic background provides structure and clarity, while my international life experience brings flexibility, empathy, and relevance. I’m known for creating a learning environment that feels calm, respectful, and focused. This same balance between structure and humanity is what shapes my classes and supports consistent, meaningful progress.
About the lesson
- Primary
- Lower Secondary
- Senior Secondary
- +19
levels :
Primary
Lower Secondary
Senior Secondary
Post Secondary Education
Higher Education
Adult Education
Master's Degree
Doctorate
MBA
Early Childhood Care & Development
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
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Other Professional Training
Beginner
Intermediate
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Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My approach is centered on how adults naturally acquire a language: through understanding, meaningful input, and a sense of safety. Lessons are calm, well-structured, and focused on communication rather than performance. You are guided to speak when you’re ready, not when you’re pressured.
Before each class, students engage with carefully selected materials that prepare them gently for our live sessions. This allows our time together to be focused, personal, and deeply effective. In class, we build understanding, clarify questions, and develop confidence through real conversation.
What sets my classes apart is the balance between structure and humanity. I bring more than 20 years of experience teaching adults, an international perspective shaped by living in many countries, and the ability to adapt each lesson to the person in front of me. Learning feels personal, respectful, and purposeful.
My lessons are for adults at any level — from complete beginners to advanced learners — who want to learn Portuguese for professional, personal, or cultural reasons. They are especially suited to learners who value depth, clarity, and a thoughtful pace.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
My situation was a bit special because I wanted to work as a French language assistant at a Brazilian university. I only had three months to prepare before meeting the teaching staff and improving my very basic level of Portuguese.
The lessons with Rafael helped me make strong progress—progress I thought would be impossible in such a short period of time. I greatly improved my pronunciation and vocabulary, learned how to use the past tense, and became more fluent and natural when speaking.
Rafael is very committed. He listened to my goals and helped me achieve them, and for that I feel truly grateful. He is a methodical and dedicated teacher. His teaching is based on Stephen Krashen’s language acquisition approach, and if you study with him using this natural method, you will be immersed in the language very quickly.
I strongly recommend following his advice and using the materials he sends, which he adapts to your interests and goals.
Bref merci Rafael!!!View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- L651
Pack prices
- 5h: L2,928
- 10h: L5,532
online
- L651/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Rafael will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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