“I started from scratch two years ago, and now I live in Brazil and can put what I’ve learned into practice.”

I learned Portuguese with Professora Adriana both in person and online. I came to know Adriana as an exceptional teacher—extremely competent and very perceptive about the learners’ abilities.

She is both patient and demanding, responds to the students’ needs, and adjusts the material accordingly. I can feel that Professora Adriana teaches with heart and truly cares about her students.
I started from scratch two years ago, and now I live in Brazil and can put what I’ve learned into practice.

Even now, Professora Adriana continues to support me. As I said, a truly good and inspiring teacher.
Thank you so much, Adriana!

Peter Eichholzer

“Over these years, Daniella and I have laughed and cried together (in Portuguese!)”

Daniela has been my professor in Brazilian Portuguese (and culture) for almost 10 years. I began my study as preparation for an upcoming trip to Brazil. Four trips later, I am still deepening my understanding of the language and culture with Daniella’s skillful guidance. Whether the lesson is an exercise in grammar, or a discussion about an article or current events, Daniella always brings fresh material that is interesting and relevant for my level. Over these years, Daniella and I have laughed and cried together (in Portuguese!), and come to consider each other as friends. For me, language learning is as much about human connection as it is about grammar and vocabulary. Daniella is easy to connect with, while being a gifted and knowledgeable teacher. I always look forward to our time together.

Barbara I.

“I thank you for everything”

Teacher Elen,

I come through this letter to tell you how special you were to me in the 2nd year, and also to thank you for always picking on me, always trying to do my best in classes, and scolding me for having my cell phone.

I would also like to remind you that you have not lent me your calligraphy notebook to this day. Jokes aside, teacher, I thank you for everything. I missed you in the 3rd grade. All the best always.

With love, Guilherme

“Uiara is a great teacher”

Uiara is a great teacher! The atmosphere in her classes is always light and relaxed. She designs her classes in a way that gives plenty of space to the individual desires and needs of her students, while at the same time providing a structure that facilitates learning, using materials from textbooks, materials that she creates herself, and examples from the internet. I learned a lot in Uiara’s classes and I can recommend her with confidence!

Elena Ruiz/Germany

“Her lessons are dynamic and offer many insights into the lifestyle, culture, and people of Brazil.”

Adriana makes the Brazilian Portuguese course exciting and informative—with helpful explanations and lots of patience. She is a passionate teacher! Always positive and well-prepared. Her lessons are dynamic and offer many insights into the lifestyle, culture, and people of Brazil.

I’m truly impressed with Adriana’s teaching and can wholeheartedly recommend her as a teacher.

Monique Spring

“You always gave me encouragement and believed in me”

Oi Daniela,  I will write in English because I really want to write properly how I feel.  Guess what?  I passed my test today!  I want to thank you so much for everything you have done for me.  You were my instructor from the beginning and you were always there when I needed you.  I really don’t know how to thank you for this gift.  You always gave me encouragement and believed in me, when sometimes I didn’t believe I could do it.  This really changes my life in so many good ways and I could not have accomplished this without you.  Your are a great teacher and now a great friend that I hope to have for many years to come.   I hope we can get together periodically in the future.  I would love for you and Marta to come visit us in our home.  You are always welcome here.  I hope in the future, I can do something as great as you have done for me.

Christopher P.