Who am I?
I’m Valéria — a true language enthusiast!

I love connecting with people from different cultures and traveling whenever I get the chance. I’m Brazilian, but at the moment I’m living in Portugal. The USA also has a special place in my heart — I even spent a year there as an Au Pair! During that time, I took care of five amazing kids, shared a bit of Brazilian culture with them, and even taught them some Portuguese. They taught me a lot too — it was such a fun and enriching experience!

I’m a certified Portuguese and English teacher, with a degree in Languages (Portuguese & English) and a License in Pedagogy.

Before focusing on teaching Portuguese to foreigners, I worked as an English tutor at language schools and as a translator for different companies. I had been translating everything from technical manuals to advertisement campaigns and even medical instructions!

In my classes, I use the communicative approach, which means that we’ll practice using real-life situations so you can develop your own strategies and build confidence in speaking naturally.

For me, true fluency isn’t about perfection — it’s about excellence. And excellence, in language learning, happens when you can understand others and make yourself understood. Once you realize that, communicating becomes fearless — and fun!

So, what do you think? Ready to join me on this exciting journey?