When I first began taking lessons with Daniela, I was very frustrated, having gone through a succession of mediocre Portuguese teachers in an attempt to push past the intermediate level I’d been stuck at for many years.
She was the first teacher who really paid attention to my strengths and weaknesses, as well as my personal goals, and tailored her classes to the way I learned.
I had been stalled because I was intimidated to make mistakes in front of the teacher, but she never made me feel bad about them, so I rapidly gained confidence.
She was also fascinating to talk to, so I kept wanting to come back to class. Over the years, she’s helped me prepare for the CELPE-BRAS exam twice, maintain my Portuguese skills while living and working in a Spanish-speaking country, and move to and work in Brazil.
As my fluency has improved, our classes have shifted focus, but they always feel like a great use of time and money. We’re approaching nine years of lessons together, and I am confident there will be many more.
Kristen L.