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Portuguese with Marcia R.

4.9
(167)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Speaks Portuguese (Brazilian), English
Teaching since 1988
Translator and Interpreter (English-Portuguese/ Portuguese-English)
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  • 30 Repeated Students
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Learn Portuguese Fast with Personalized Lessons from a Native Speaker

I am a native speaker, I will be able to teach my students pronunciation , grammar, and conversation. I will tenaciously but patiently help them master the language and all the nuances that make Brazilian Portuguese such a unique language.

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Teaching Hours

Monday
6 AM-9 PM
Tuesday
6 AM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-4 PM
5 PM-9 PM
Thursday
6 AM-4 PM
Friday
6 AM-3:30 PM
4 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
6 AM-11 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$25
90 minutes
$35
120 minutes
$50

About Marcia R.

4.9
(167)
Hi,there! My name is Marcia and I am really excited to meet you. I've been teaching ESL since 1990, Brazilian Portuguese since 2001 and TOEIC preparation since 2006. I have loved helping my students master English as a Second Language grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. It is thrilling to see my students accomplish their goals when they are able to converse, read, and write in their target language,and when they improve their comprehension and pronunciation skills. My academic background is one hundred percent language oriented. I am a translator for Brazilian Portuguese but have worked as a teacher since I graduated because teaching is my passion and learning is my passion. I am a very enthusiastic teacher and I have been voted the best teacher of the year virtually every year. I use a communicative approach and my goal is to keep the teacher-student talk time respectively at a 30% and 70% ratio. I can't wait for the opportunity to help you reach your linguistic goal.
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167 Reviews
David
Online
Marcia is so kind and patient. I am so happy I found her
Posted Apr 11, 2024
David
Online
Marcia is so kind and patient. I am so happy I found her
Posted Apr 11, 2024
Daelene
Online
Márcia is funny, sweet, and absolutely a wonderful teacher! I love her gentle approach & the lessons she puts together. Not only do I feel like I’m understanding the language better, but I’ve learned so much about Brazilian culture as well. Continuing to work with her makes me feel confident in eventually being able to speak Portuguese fluently.
Posted Apr 3, 2024
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Experience

Instructor of ESL, TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)

Oct, 2001 - Jun, 2016

Language Systems International, Los Angeles, CA

At L.S.I I worked as a full-time ESL teacher (grammar, reading and conversation). I taught all levels, from beginner to advanced. I also gave test preparation classes for the TOEIC test. My students were from many different backgrounds and cultures. I also worked as a Portuguese teacher for Pasadena Language Center from 2012 to June 2016. There I worked primarily with business people who traveled to Brazil on a regular basis. At Pasadena Language Center, I also designed courses to meet the students needs.

Education

Translator and Interpreter (English-Portuguese/ Portuguese-English)

Feb, 1990 - Dec, 1992

Faculdade Ibero Americana / Objetivo

Certifications

Translator and Interpreter (English-Portuguese/ Portuguese-English)

Feb, 1990

Colégio Objetivo, São Paulo, Brazil

Awards

Best teacher, Teacher of the year

Jun, 2016

Berlitz (São Paulo, 1994), Berlitz (Los Angeles, 1996), Language Systems International (Outstanding teacher)

Affiliations

American Translators Association

Jan, 1996

ATA is a professional association founded to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. Its 11,000 members in more than 90 countries include translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies.

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

Portuguese

Native Proficiency

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