1^st lesson free

Larissa

5 (6 reviews)

Rate $22
Response 24h
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Number of students Larissa has taught since their arrival at Superprof
10
Number of students Larissa has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

$22/h

1^st lesson free

Brazilian Portuguese for Real Life – Structured & Practical Lessons with a Native Teacher

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- online

About Larissa

Olá! I’m Larissa, a native Brazilian Portuguese teacher based in California.

I specialize in helping adult learners communicate confidently in real-life situations — not just memorize grammar rules.

My lessons follow a clear, structured curriculum designed specifically for Brazilian Portuguese. Each level builds progressively so you always know what you're learning and why.

With me, you will:

• Speak from the very first lesson
• Learn practical Portuguese for travel, relationships, and everyday life
• Understand grammar in a simple, logical way
• Practice through guided role-play and real conversations
• Gain cultural insight that helps you sound natural

I combine native intuition, strong English communication skills, and a structured teaching framework to help you progress with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're preparing for a trip to Brazil, connecting with Brazilian family, or building long-term fluency, my classes are organized, engaging, and goal-oriented.

If you're ready to learn Brazilian Portuguese in a practical and structured way — I’d love to work with you.

Let’s make your Portuguese real, confident, and natural.

About the lesson

My lessons are structured, practical, and communication-focused.

I use a level-based curriculum (A1–B1+) designed specifically for Brazilian Portuguese, so each class builds naturally on the previous one. You’ll always know what you’re learning and how it connects to your overall progress.

Every lesson includes:

• Clear explanation of new structures
• Guided practice
• Real-life role-play
• Speaking time from the very first session
• Strategic review to reinforce retention

I personalize the content to your goals — travel, relationships, relocation, or long-term fluency — while keeping a clear progression plan.

Learning with me means developing real confidence, not just completing exercises.

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5 (6 reviews)

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William
- 5
Perfect! Understands what I need to improve my speaking and listening skills
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William

Perfect! Understands what I need to improve my speaking and listening skills

Larissa's response
Very dedicated student and eager to learn! I’m excited to see his progress!
- Larissa's response :
  Very dedicated student and eager to learn! I’m excited to see his progress!
Sally
- 5
Perfect! Larissa is a very patient teacher who stays on track and keeps the lessons fun and educational.
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Sally

Perfect! Larissa is a very patient teacher who stays on track and keeps the lessons fun and educational.

Larissa's response
Lilian is a kind and capable student who is steadily building her Portuguese skills. With continued practice, she will continue to grow and gain more confidence. It’s great to be part of her learning process.
- Larissa's response :
  Lilian is a kind and capable student who is steadily building her Portuguese skills. With continued practice, she will continue to grow and gain more confidence. It’s great to be part of her learning process.
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Scott
- 5
Perfect! Larissa is an amazing tutor with very relevant lessons and the ability to change them for specific scenarios. I have been working with her for a few weeks and plan to continue with her into the foreseeable future. Highly recommend her!
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Scott

Perfect! Larissa is an amazing tutor with very relevant lessons and the ability to change them for specific scenarios. I have been working with her for a few weeks and plan to continue with her into the foreseeable future. Highly recommend her!

Larissa's response
Scott is a very dedicated and enthusiastic student, truly eager to learn Portuguese. I’m excited to see his progress and confident he’ll improve quickly!
- Larissa's response :
  Scott is a very dedicated and enthusiastic student, truly eager to learn Portuguese. I’m excited to see his progress and confident he’ll improve quickly!
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Mauricio

Larissa is a wonderful teacher. I’ve always struggled with learning languages due to my ADD, but with Larissa, everything felt easier and more approachable. She is very patient, knowledgeable, and always finds creative ways to explain things so they really stick. Her encouragement made me feel confident and motivated to keep learning. I’m really grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and caring teacher.

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Mauricio
Larissa is a wonderful teacher. I’ve always struggled with learning languages due to my ADD, but with Larissa, everything felt easier and more approachable. She is very patient, knowledgeable, and always finds creative ways to explain things so they really stick. Her encouragement made me feel confident and motivated to keep learning. I’m really grateful for her support and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated and caring teacher.
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Bianca

I believe Larissa is a trustworthy teacher because she consistently demonstrates professionalism, kindness, and integrity in her work. She is always well-prepared, communicates clearly, and treats me with respect and patience. Larissa follows through on her commitments and creates a safe, positive environment where students feel supported to learn and grow. Her reliability and genuine care for her students make her someone you can depend on and trust completely.
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Bianca
I believe Larissa is a trustworthy teacher because she consistently demonstrates professionalism, kindness, and integrity in her work. She is always well-prepared, communicates clearly, and treats me with respect and patience. Larissa follows through on her commitments and creates a safe, positive environment where students feel supported to learn and grow. Her reliability and genuine care for her students make her someone you can depend on and trust completely.
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Tata

Larissa is an amazing teacher! I already knew a bit of Portuguese, but I was too shy to start a conversation. With her help, I’m now feeling much more confident!
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Tata
Larissa is an amazing teacher! I already knew a bit of Portuguese, but I was too shy to start a conversation. With her help, I’m now feeling much more confident!
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