Rafael Leite
5.0
Brazil•
1:23 PM (GMT-03:00)
Portuguese
17
391
Portuguese
17
391
Speaks
English
C1
,Spanish
B1
About Me
Dear Students,
My podcast: Brasileiríssimo
Olá! My name is Rafael, and I have been working as a Portuguese second language instructor for eleven years. I consider myself easy to work with, organized, and always ready to support my students.
Fortunately, I have vast pedagogical experience with all levels of proficiency in Portuguese, as well as experience preparing students for the Portuguese proficiency exam, Celpe-Bras.
All this experience has helped me grow as a teacher and as a person. I really hope to contribute to your language improvement in the best way possible so that you can continue this amazing journey which is learning my native language.
During these years I have improved my skills by teaching many international students including children, teenagers, and adults from different age groups. I use various techniques in my classes based one the student as students have different backgrounds and needs. I have experience teaching international banking professionals, American, European and Japanese multinational executives as well as several professionals from the US and Australians on diplomatic mission in Brazil.
My methodology is based on the Communicative and Usage Based Approaches which aims to use communication as the major point in order to address grammar, lexicon and interpersonal skills necessary to help students of Portuguese as a Second Language acquire fluency.
Usually, the class is split into 3 parts: 1. Review of what was discussed in the previous lesson(s) followed by feedback on assignments, conversation on everyday topics such as, family, friends, routine and news. 2. Small lecture, which approaches grammar and a vocabulary topic and oral practice. 3. Debates and discussions on current topics.
I tailor the class based on the student's specific needs.
Read MoreMy podcast: Brasileiríssimo
Olá! My name is Rafael, and I have been working as a Portuguese second language instructor for eleven years. I consider myself easy to work with, organized, and always ready to support my students.
Fortunately, I have vast pedagogical experience with all levels of proficiency in Portuguese, as well as experience preparing students for the Portuguese proficiency exam, Celpe-Bras.
All this experience has helped me grow as a teacher and as a person. I really hope to contribute to your language improvement in the best way possible so that you can continue this amazing journey which is learning my native language.
During these years I have improved my skills by teaching many international students including children, teenagers, and adults from different age groups. I use various techniques in my classes based one the student as students have different backgrounds and needs. I have experience teaching international banking professionals, American, European and Japanese multinational executives as well as several professionals from the US and Australians on diplomatic mission in Brazil.
My methodology is based on the Communicative and Usage Based Approaches which aims to use communication as the major point in order to address grammar, lexicon and interpersonal skills necessary to help students of Portuguese as a Second Language acquire fluency.
Usually, the class is split into 3 parts: 1. Review of what was discussed in the previous lesson(s) followed by feedback on assignments, conversation on everyday topics such as, family, friends, routine and news. 2. Small lecture, which approaches grammar and a vocabulary topic and oral practice. 3. Debates and discussions on current topics.
I tailor the class based on the student's specific needs.
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5.0 Schedule
March 13, 2025 - March 20, 2025
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Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Brazilian Portuguese
Résumé
Education
2022 - 2023
Especialização em Língua Portuguesa e Licenciatura
Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie - São Paulo, Brasil
Focus in Portuguese Grammar and Literature
2009 - 2010
2005 - 2008
Ratings
82
Fun
69
Motivation Guru
86
Excellent Materials
112
Great Conversation
77
Great for Beginners
54
Great for Intermediate
12
Great for Advanced
77
Accent Reduction
40
Tech Savvy
59
Goes the Extra Mile
74
Grammar Expert
2
Great for medical professionals
81
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
145 ratings, 17 students
December 1, 2022 • Lessons: 183
I am really enjoying my lessons with Rafael. It is a good mix of conversation to practice my listening and speaking skills, and we also dedicate some of the time to reviewing grammar and vocabulary. The homework he assigns is very helpful to reinforce the basics. Plus, Rafael is very patient, engaging, and motivating and makes the lessons fun.
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February 21, 2021 • Lessons: 8
Excelente plática de temas diversos, propone material para revisión durante la semana y hay una buena corrección de pronunciación y gramática.
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