“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.

“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

“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.

“I really enjoyed Professor Uiara’s Portuguese classes”

I really enjoyed Professor Uiara‘s Portuguese classes. The classes were very dynamic and fun. I learned grammar and typical expressions from the country and Brazilian culture. She was always respectful and patient. She encouraged me to speak more and feel more confident.

Student: Amanda Welter/Costa Rica

“Daniela is an amazing teacher”

I have wanted to learn Portuguese all my life. Luckily, during Covid, I started Portuguese classes with Daniela. It was a profound moment for me. Daniela is an amazing teacher. I have been with her for 3 years and more. I learned how to speak like a Brazilian, the grammar stuff, and she helped me get important documents for my family. Daniela is the best teacher!

Ruth R.

“The classes with Uiara were amazing!”

The classes with Uiara were amazing! Her teaching method was very dynamic, covering not only the course content, but also current topics and was always open to suggestions from the group. She answered questions and went further, researching the topic in question in depth. Definitely a very enriching learning experience.

Student: Norquis Guerra/Guatemala