Hello everybody! My name is Duarte and I was born and brought up in Lisbon, Portugal. I communicate in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, and a smidgen of German and Italian. After departing Lisbon in 2014, I resided in Berlin, Germany for 6 years, where I turned into a Portuguese instructor. I relocated to Madrid, Spain in March 2020.
I adore instructing Portuguese to all varieties of proficiency levels and group sizes, and I believe acquiring any language enhances one's life significantly! I've always relished mastering other languages, and it's a delightful experience for me to impart knowledge of my own.
Since commencing teaching, I've encountered learners from all corners of the globe, with diverse levels, backgrounds, aptitudes, and shortcomings - from complete novices who embarked from ground zero (and one year later were engaging in discussions with me on a diverse array of subjects) to exceedingly advanced learners who sought assistance in exam preparation.
My approach concentrates on verbal communication and utilizing the language - the conversational topics can be profoundly language-focused (you might say "textbook" focused - daily routines, your weekends, traveling, etc.) and intertwined with Portuguese culture. Grammar, reading, writing, and vocabulary are immensely crucial, but my aim and primary focus are for the learner to converse as much as feasible, within a secure, enjoyable, and engaging setting, while assimilating and refining the other facets of the language.
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11 Lessons | July 22, 2024
Great lesson! Good to have some open end conversations and make further progress in understanding of the language.
11 Lessons | July 19, 2024
Happy to start lessons with Duarte. He seems attentive to details and provides corrections along our conversations. So far so good! Vamos pela frente!
6 Lessons | July 1, 2024
I enjoy working with Duarte. He knows how to effectively grade his speaking to meet my needs as a student/tourist preparing to travel soon to Portugal. I look forward to more lessons with him.
1 Lesson | March 6, 2024
I've been taking classes with Duarte for almost half a year now, and it's been very rewarding for me. Duarte is a skilled and patient tutor, and he's always more than happy to accommodate my needs. He helps adapt the lessons based on my strengths and weaknesses, and always finds a way to make difficult grammar make sense, He is also creating a positive and encouraging learning environment, which makes me feel comfortable practicing in. If you're looking for a tutor who's always happy and willing to tailor lessons based on your needs, then I can only highly recommend Duarte!