Personalized Portuguese for Daily Life, Business, and CELPE-Bras
For professionals, expats, and anyone connecting with Brazil
Business & CELPE-Bras Portuguese Coach
Hi, I'm Aissa. I spent years in Brazilian and American corporations, as well as the public sector — economics degree, Ministry of Economy, multinationals. I now teach professionals and exam candidates the Portuguese that actually moves the needle: business deals, CELPE-Bras prep, real conversations. Over 2,000 lessons, one principle — if it doesn't serve your goal, we don't waste time on it.Behind this practical approach is a solid academic foundation:Postgrad in English Studies and Philosophy (Univ. of Lisbon) · Certified Translator (EN/ES → PT-BR) · TEFL · Economics (PUC-SP) · MBA (FGV-SP)
Proven impact in the field:Receiving the "Functional Performance Award" (Prêmio Desempenho Funcional) diploma issued by the Ministry of Finance for my role as a compliance analyst. (São Paulo, 2016) 👇
Daily Life
Learn Portuguese through connection and culture.Go beyond textbooks and dive into the language as it's truly lived. Whether you're dreaming of music, planning a trip to Brazil, or simply love the sound of Portuguese, let's make learning joyful and relevant. Our conversations will be the heart of your journey.
What to Expect in Your Lessons:✔️ Balanced Skill Development: Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing for real-life travel and daily interactions.
✔️ Cultural Immersion: Engaging lessons woven with contemporary music, popular films, and Brazilian literature.
✔️ For Advanced Learners: Dive deeper with Our Reading Hall — a special project where we explore classic and modern texts in Portuguese, bridging language and literary insight.
✔️ Speak Naturally: Build confidence to express yourself fluidly and authentically in everyday situations.
✔️ Grammar in Context: Master language structures naturally through stories, media, and cultural materials — the perfect blend of vocabulary building and verb conjugation practice.
✔️ Start from Zero: A welcoming path for complete beginners; no prior knowledge of Romance languages needed.Ready to Start Your Portuguese Journey?Book your first 50-minute trial lesson for US$20. Let's focus on conversation, culture, and your personal goals from day one.
Business
What can you expect?✔️ Master the vocabulary and cultural cues you need for trade, supply chains, finance, HR, healthcare, negotiations, etc.
✔️ Learn how to prepare professional emails, interviews, and presentations.
✔️ Gain insight into Brazilian business culture and how deals and decisions are made.
✔️ Practice industry-specific case studies (import/export, sustainability, financial risk, etc.).
Who I Work With✔️The Spanish Speaker (Eliminating "Portunhol"):For executives from Spain or Latin America who already understand Portuguese but need to break bad habits, fix pronunciation, and master formal corporate vocabulary for high-level meetings.✔️The Transnational Executive (Breaking the Plateau):For professionals who know basic survival Portuguese but freeze when negotiating supply chain contracts, leading teams, or discussing local legal compliance.✔️The Absolute Beginner (Survival Foundation):For English or global native speakers starting from zero. We focus on the foundational first: learning how to introduce yourself, mastering essential grammar, and building everyday vocabulary.
The 4-Week Corporate PilotAn introductory, low-risk program designed for an executive to experience the methodology 1-on-1 before committing to a long-term contract.The curriculum is 100% practical, focusing strictly on high-stakes business scenarios.• Duration: 4 weeks
• Corporate Rate: US$35 per 60 min.
• Format: 1-on-1 private coaching
• Expected Outcome: Intermediate and advanced students will refine high-level communication, while absolute beginners will focus on basic grammar, introductions, and core survival vocabulary.
Need to communicate with confidence in Brazilian business?Book a free 30-minute "Communication Audit" call.We'll identify your specific challenges (meetings, negotiations, team management) and I'll outline a personalized plan to help you achieve clarity and authority.Direct access to me via WhatsApp and email between sessions.Or book your first 60-minute trial lesson for US$45.👉 For companies or teams, packages are available with reduced per-session rates depending on volume and programme length. Contact me for a personalized quote.
CELPE-Bras
What can you expect?Exam Prep (CELPE-Bras, OPI):✔️ Real exam tasks for reading, writing, listening, and speaking
✔️ Proven strategies + personalized feedback
✔️ Feel fully prepared to succeed
The 4-Week CELPE-Bras PilotAn introductory, low-risk program designed for an executive to experience the methodology 1-on-1 before committing to a long-term preparation contract.• Duration: 4 weeks
• Corporate Rate: US$35 per 60 min.
• Format: 1-on-1 private coaching
• Prerequisite: Official exam preparation is for intermediate and advanced students (B1 to C2), as the exam does not issue certificates for beginner levels.
• Beginners are welcome to use CELPE-Bras materials as a high-impact training tool to build immersion and accelerate their journey toward the intermediate level.
• Expected Outcome: We will assess your current proficiency level, pinpoint the sections that need the most work, and build your focused exam strategy.
Targeting success in the CELPE-Bras exam?Let's strategize. Schedule a free 30-minute "Exam Roadmap" session.Direct access to me via WhatsApp and email between sessions.Or Book your first 60-minute trial lesson for US$45.👉 For companies or teams, packages are available with reduced per-session rates depending on volume and programme length. Contact me for a personalized quote.
Sarah Brown
May 28, 2025
"Aissa is a fantastic teacher! She prepared such a thorough, relevant class that was exactly in the area that I work in, which really helped me practice Portuguese for business use. I was impressed with the level of detail she had applied to the class prep and her kind and professional manner. Highly recommend!"
Jovana
June 2, 2026
"Aissa is the best tutor I have ever had! She is incredibly patient, kind, and creates such a safe and supportive learning environment. I first started learning Portuguese with her and later transitioned to learning Spanish, and she made both experiences enjoyable and approachable. She is so knowledgeable, encouraging, and always explains things in a way that makes them easy to understand. I highly recommend Aissa to anyone wanting to learn Portuguese or Spanish!"
Natalia
March 25, 2024
"I really love to learn Portuguese with Aissa. After several lessons I already really see a good progress. Aissa is a very patient and smart tutor. She can handle any topic of conversation. Also she gave me very useful suggestions how to start speaking with native speakers, feel confident and not afraid to make mistakes. I definitely recommend her as a teacher."
Kyle
July 30, 2022
"I use multiple Portuguese tutors. Aissa is one of the best. Lessons are very productive for learning and specifically tailored to my individual needs and goals. If you choose to learn with Aissa, you will be making the right choice and you will learn well."
Carlos
October 19, 2024
"The best! Thank you for teaching Carlitos!"
Luke
July 8, 2022
"amazing highly recommend. very well planned out lesson. looking forward to booking more"
J.
October 29, 2024
"Aissa is a true teacher. She has lessons prepared, she is patient, and she is consistently providing valuable feedback. I recommend her highly to anyone serious about learning Portugues!"
Jason
July 15, 2022
"very good teacher"
jenny
January 3, 2024
"Aissa is very passionate about her job, and considers what level you are in. She adjusts what I need to learn right away, and gave me the best solution to my situation."
Yulia
November 11, 2022
"Everything perfect!"
Francisco
July 13, 2022
"The class has been amazing. Personalized to the level I want to reach. Aissa is very kind and helpful."
Iliana
July 28, 2022
"Amazing class, very complete and dynamic. It is personalized and it points out what you need to reach. Aissa is very kind. Looking forward to learn more with her."
Rim
October 18, 2024
"Great teacher! Well prepared, patient and encouraging. Lessons are structured and well organized."
Elsa
February 8, 2023
"Aissa is the best. She is patient flexible and very professional. I am really enjoying my classes while learning at a fast pace."
Claudia
November 12, 2023
"Aissa is just amazing! She is very knowledgeable and patient. Her class is well-organized, clear, and easy to follow. She really cares about your progress. Thank you Aissa!"
Coleman
March 27, 2024
"She is the best!!!"
Grace
May 29, 2024
"Aissa is great at adjusting to your level and making classes very engaging and organized, as well as specific for your goals. She makes sure to keep all the lesson materials accessible through a Google Drive which is extremely helpful. She is also so kind and approachable and will go the extra mile to make sure your questions are answered."
Yen
August 16, 2024
"Aissa does a great job teaching me and ensuring I understand. She does a great job ensuring I pronounce works correctly which is very important for me. She is able to nicely do my lessons based on my level. Thank you Aissa"
Brooklyn
September 9, 2024
"Aissa is very knowledgeable, personable, patient and goes at my pace! She has great lessons planned out and after just two lessons I've already learned so much!"
Nathan
October 3, 2024
"Wonderful as always!"
Sofia
September 18, 2024
"Wonderful session!! ;D"
Liz G.
July 23, 2022
"Excellent class!"
Robbert
May 3, 2025
"I've had two lessons with Aissa and am super happy! I feel that I'm learning Portuguese the best and fastest way possible :)"
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