Isabela da Costa - Portuguese Tutor

Introduction

Olá! My name is Isabela, and I am a Brazilian Portuguese teacher with experience teaching Portuguese as a Additional Language to students from different backgrounds and levels.

I am currently a Master’s student in Neo-Latin Studies, with a focus on Portuguese language teaching.

I have specialized training in teaching Portuguese to international learners, as well as a strong background in education and online instruction.

My lessons are dynamic, supportive, and tailored to your personal goals — whether you want to improve your conversation skills, gain confidence, or use Portuguese in real-life situations.

I look forward to helping you on your language-learning journey!

Education

Portuguese Teacher | Postgraduate Specialist in Teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language

Teaching options

Courses I teach

PLE

Age ranges

I teach all ages.

Teaching style

I am a native Brazilian Portuguese teacher with extensive experience teaching Portuguese as a Second and Foreign Language to learners from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

I have taught children, teenagers, university students, and adult professionals in both individual and group classes, from beginner (A1) to advanced levels (C1).

My teaching experience includes working with learners in a variety of contexts, such as language schools, online programmes, multicultural community groups, corporate environments, and diplomatic settings, including professionals preparing to use Portuguese for international and professional purposes.

I also have experience supporting students with structured courses, conversation-focused lessons, and exam preparation, including proficiency assessment and CELPE-BRAS standards.

My lessons are communicative, learner-centred, and fully adapted to each student’s goals, helping you build confidence and use Portuguese naturally in real-life situations.

Hobbies

I love music.

I enjoy going to the beach.

I like outdoor activities.

I love reading.

I love dancing.

Teaching Portuguese as a second language since 2002.

I speak a total of 4 languages:
Portuguese (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate), German (Beginner).

I've visited or lived in the following countries: Argentina, England, USA, France, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark

"What sets Live Lingua [Portuguese] apart is their attention to the students, both from the tutors and staff. They make me feel welcome and motivate me to learn." Ricky I. - Entrepreneur

"I have family in Sao Paulo and most of them speak Portuguese and are married to Brazilians. Last time I visited they were all impressed with the improvement in my [Brazilian] Portuguese. Obrigado!" Ryuske L. - POS Manager

"[Translated from Spanish] It was great finding a teacher who also spoke Spanish to teach me Portuguese. I am getting a lot of clients in Mexico that are from Brazil and right now I am the only Portuguese speaking agent in my area. It is a great advantage." Ernesto P. - Real Estate Agent

"I love my Portuguese tutor with Live Lingua. She is not only a great teacher but is also really fun. Since we are both the same age we have a lot to talk about and can relate while I learn." Emilie B. - Journalist

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