Portuguese students are wonderful students to teach. One reason is that Portuguese speakers love their own language so much! They enjoy the power of language and love its subtle beauties. Portuguese is one of the world’s most beautiful languages!
I have always had many Portuguese-speaking students. When they study with me, they send their friends for my Online English Lessons for Portuguese Speakers. Most of my Portuguese-speaking students are from Brazil. Some are from Portugal. The two groups have very different needs and very different issues with their English.
I understand how the Portuguese language is structured, and I know Portuguese accents very, very well (Brazilian and European). This knowledge helps me to help you with the special problems of Portuguese speakers.
SPECIAL ENGLISH PROBLEMS FOR PORTUGUESE SPEAKERS
Portuguese is such a beautiful language! (Of course, you know that already! LOL!)
There are two main problems many Portuguese speakers have in English:
The main problem is rhythm. One of the beauties of Portuguese is its strong rhythm (especially Brazilian Portuguese). It is almost like the waves of the ocean! If you listen to Portuguese, you hear this rhythm: STRONG (weak); STRONG (weak); STRONG (weak).
This rhythm works well in Portuguese. English is different. In English, a Portuguese rhythm means that the “weak” words get “swallowed up” and disappear! In English, that is difficult to understand. Remember that English comes from German. In German-style languages, every syllable must be individual and clear. With my many years of Online English Lessons for Portuguese Speakers, I can fix this problem.
Another English problem for Portuguese speakers is when to say the “ed” of the past tense as an extra syllable. For example, is the word “walked” one syllable or two? (It is one syllable!) Is the word “decided” two syllables or three? (It is three syllables.) Why? In my Online English Classes for Portuguese Speakers, I have a very simple rule, which will solve this problem forever!
In my Online English Classes for Portuguese Speakers, you will come to love the beautiful English language (almost) as much as you love the beautiful Portuguese language!
COURSE LEVELS AND STRUCTURE
Beginner to Advanced English Levels
There are specific Online English Lessons for Portuguese Speakers for any need you have.
Online English Lessons for Portuguese Speakers go from Beginning through Advanced Levels. They include Conversational English, Accent and Pronunciation, Writing (including Essay Writing), Presentation Giving, and Interview Prep.
I design the Course and its Structure individually for each student. Each lesson plan is personalized – just for you!
We begin with a Free First Meeting. You can book this Free First Meeting (48 hours in advance) on the “Book Now!” Page.
In that Free First Meeting, I listen to your English and I “diagnose” your strong points and your weak points. You tell me your goals in the language. Together we decide on a plan for study.
Book your Free First Meeting (48 hours in advance) on the “Book Now!” Page.
Personalized, Individual Learning Plans
Your Online English Lessons for Portuguese Speakers are personally designed for you alone! Each student’s English issues and goals are different. Therefore, each student’s study plan is different.
Your Online English Lessons for Portuguese Speakers are on Zoom.
Zoom is very effective for language study, and it is very convenient. Your lessons fit your schedule. Wherever you are in the world, a New York Times editor and Yale University graduate can be your private English tutor!
We begin with a Free First Meeting. There, I listen to your English and you tell me your goals in the language. Then, I design a specific personalized English lesson plan just for you!
Book your Free First Meeting (48 hours in advance) on the “Book Now!” Page.
WORLD EXPERT ESL TUTOR
Study with a Yale University graduate who was an editor at The New York Times for 23 years.
I have more than 20 years of experience teaching English on all levels.
With my long experience, I am a world expert in accent and pronunciation. I am also a world expert in how to make the beautiful English language simple, easy to learn, and fun!
I started teaching many years ago in Taiwan – with private students, high school classes, and elite government officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic Training College.
Today, my students are from all ages, all levels and all nationalities. Clients include business executives, medical professionals, diplomats, academics, lawyers, sales people, artists, actors and filmmakers.
Are you an expat? I work with entire families and help each member enjoy and succeed in their lives in the English-speaking world.
I have studied 12 languages to various levels. (Maybe one of those languages is yours!)
I know how to get quick, lasting results. I learned that as a newspaper journalist (at The Sunday Telegraph in London in addition to The New York Times).
I don’t only teach English – I teach YOU! Your Advanced English Lessons Online are individually designed for you alone.
In your Free First Meeting, I listen to your English (or read your writing), and I “diagnose” your language level and problems. You tell me your goals in the language. Then together we make a plan for study.
Do you want better English? Here it is! I’m ready!
Book your Free First Meeting on the “Book Now!” Page.
TESTIMONIAL
“From my office in São Paolo, I often work in English. Before I studied with Christopher, I was never comfortable with American and Canadian clients. It was difficult for them to understand me. It was difficult for me to say everything I wanted to say. In Portuguese, I depend on small, subtle points to express my full meaning. Now I can do that also in English. Excellent classes!”
– Benicio (Brazil)
LET'S BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TO GREAT ENGLISH
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