Are you ready to take your Portuguese to the next level?
With personalized 1-on-1 lessons, the Slow Portuguese With Maria podcast, and the newsletter Word By Word With Maria I’m here to help you gain confidence and fluency in my beautiful mother tongue.Whether you're looking to improve your speaking skills or just keep your European Portuguese sharp, you're in the right place. Explore this website to learn more!
Why learn with Maria?
Experienced Tutor
With 5 years of teaching experience, I know how to guide students toward their goals in a relaxed and patient manner.Conversational Focus
My lessons are all about real-life conversation with just the right amount of grammar. We will talk about your days, my days and everything else we want!Personalized Lessons
1-on-1 lessons, or paired sessions made to your learning style and pace. I will speak slower or faster according to your Portuguese level.Cultural Insights
Learn not just the language but also about Portuguese culture, history, and everyday life.Flexible Scheduling
Book classes at your convenience through an easy-to-use booking system, reschedule or cancel them if needed.Interactive Learning
Engage in dynamic and interactive video lessons via Google Meet.
Ready to Start?
Classes
Private Conversational Class:Â Focused on improving your speaking and listening skills, with some grammar integrated naturally into the conversation. Let's get to know each other and discuss every type of interesting topics.
Pricing
Trial lesson 10€
30 minutes 15€Classes for two: Learn with a friend, partner, or classmate in a relaxed setting! Whether you’re practicing together or taking turns, these paired classes encourage interactive learning and help you build confidence in your speaking skills..
Pricing
30 minutes 20€
45 minutes 29€
60 minutes 35€
*All payments are made securely at the time of booking.
How do I book a class?
It's easy to book your lesson:
1. Visit the Booking Page or download the app
2. Choose your preferred lesson type (private or pair) and duration
3. Select a convenient time slot
4. Make a secure payment
5. Receive all the necessary information via email (link for Google Meet)
6. Connect via Google Meet and enjoy your lesson!
Many of my students have become fluent just by practicing conversation in our sessions, and I’m excited to help you reach your goals too!
I am happy that i found Maria. She is patient. I am comfortable and do not feel self conscious. I have had approximately 10 lessons. My language skills have improved because of my lessons with Maria!
Joan, USA
This was my first conversation class with Maria. She kept the conversation fun and interesting while at the same time helping me with pronunciation and vocabulary. She even provided a vocabulary list afterwards which was super helpful!!
Paul, USA
The class was incredible! Maria is a very nice and thoughtful teacher! She corrected me each time, shared her experiences and told me where I had to improve. It was a very good class!
Tatyana, Russia
It was so great meeting Maria! She made me feel very comfortable with my pronunciation and gave me resources to practice.
Saidelis, USA
Maria is a very knowledgeable, friendly and patient teacher. I would recommend her to anyone looking to learn portuguese!
Bertie, United Kingdom
Podcast: Slow Portuguese With Maria
Slow Portuguese With Maria is a podcast for learners of European Portuguese who want to improve their listening, vocabulary, and understanding of real-life Portuguese. Each episode covers everyday topics, Portuguese culture, grammar tips, and useful expressions, helping beginners and intermediate learners practice and understand spoken Portuguese naturally.Listen to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform, and start learning Portuguese the way natives speak it.
Newsletter and Podcast Transcriptions
If you enjoy learning European Portuguese with the Slow Portuguese With Maria podcast, you can support my work on Buy Me a Coffee page. By becoming a supporter, you’ll get exclusive access to full episode transcriptions, and exercises for every episode.You can also sign up for the Word by Word With Maria newsletter and get weekly Portuguese lessons delivered straight to your inbox. You get all the benefits from being a supporter plus each week, you’ll get two useful Portuguese words or expressions, receive the monthly recap, and a Portuguese song and its lyrics to increase your vocabulary and your Portuguese culture.Perfect for beginners and intermediate learners, the newsletter helps you practice Portuguese step by step and stay motivated on your language learning journey.
Youtube Channel
On the Slow Portuguese With Maria YouTube channel, you’ll find clear and practical videos to help you learn European Portuguese step by step. I share lessons on Portuguese grammar, common mistakes, useful vocabulary, and everyday expressions, as well as tips to help you understand how Portuguese is really spoken in Portugal.
Practice Vocabulary With MiVoca
MiVoca is an all-in-one vocabulary app where you can save the words you want to learn, organize them and practice them using flashcards, stories (where you see the words in different contexts), and also the echo feature where you can hear it and repeat it. It works seamlessly on both your phone and computer, so you can learn wherever you are.I’ve been using MiVoca myself to learn Swedish and really like the functionality and range of features. There’s a free version to get started, and you can save $5 on the Plus Annual plan with code MARIA.
About Me
Olá! I'm Maria.As a native Portuguese speaker with 5 years of teaching experience, I’ve developed a passion for helping others improve their language skills (when it comes to Portuguese 😉). My approach is patient, relaxed, and focused on making you feel comfortable while learning. I believe in the power of conversation as the best way to learn a language, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way. 💪Facts about me
- I'm from Aveiro, Portugal
- I'm 29 years-old
- I currently live in Sweden
- I love food and indie-rock music
- I'm learning Swedish but I'm not a "language person" so it has been quite a rollercoaster for me
