Olá! My name is Carolina and it's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Portuguese, and I have been teaching my mother tongue for over 5 years at university level. I like to diversify the materials I use as much as possible to focus on all different aspects of the language, but I tend to prioritize speaking practice. I have taught courses as diverse as Spoken Portuguese, Advanced Writing, Portuguese Culture/Literature, and even Sports Readings in Portuguese. Your language goals will always play a part when planning our lessons, so don't hesitate to tell me what you expect.
If you plan on visiting Portugal as a tourist or have Portuguese speaking friends/relatives you may prefer a conversational approach, but if you're interested in using the language for business, you may be interested in learning how to compose an e-mail in Portuguese (an underestimated art form). No matter what your motivation to learn Portuguese is, I am keen in hearing about it. I'll also try to accomodate your interests as much as possible.
If you are curious about the story of how I became a Portuguese teacher, read ahead:
I studied Modern Languages at the University of Coimbra (look it up; it's one of the oldest universities in Europe!) and Literature at the University of Glasgow (quite a stunner as well). One day, a Chinese friend at the pub asked me whether I'd like to apply to his home university, all the way in China, as a Portuguese lecturer. I said 'no way,' so naturally, I ended up moving there shortly after and living in the beautiful city of Harbin for 3 amazing years. Not only did that experience provide me with adventure, but also a lifelong calling: I have loved teaching ever since. After returning to Portugal, I taught for two years at Beijing Sport University (online). Now I work as a freelance online teacher and divide my time between Portugal and Sweden.
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37 Lessons | January 19, 2024
Carolina is always so accommodating and extremely well organized. She also "gets" my jokes and indulges my occasional confusion :-) Thanks for an awesome Portuguese learning experience, Carolina!
6 Lessons | January 11, 2024
I really enjoyed my lesson with Carolina. Her way of teaching is fun and engaging and offers the right level of challenge for me.
56 Lessons | December 18, 2023
Carolina is a very patient and adaptable teacher. I was pleased at how well she tailored her vocabulary and speed to my level.
37 Lessons | December 11, 2023
I really look forward to my lessons with Carolina. I feel that I'm progressing because a good friend who is Portuguese can now even understand my accent! (LOL) Carolina is patient and very encouraging and I am feeling more confident with each session.