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FAQ

If we do more classes or with a group of students, the prices get lower. So, I prefer to tell the prices personally and they are always negotiable.

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How much is one hour of class?

I offer a free lesson where we settle everything and then we start our classes. We can have them anywhere you want - at a public place like a cafe, at my place or at your place. Normally I prefer a quiet place where we can use a computer. We can have from one hour to three hours a week or more. Normally, I use a Powerpoint and Podcasts, and also do reading, writing and conversation sessions.

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How do private classes work?

Normally, I prefer the mornings to give the classes but I can do them anytime you want except Monday and Thursday in the afternoon.

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Wich is the best daily time to have the classes?
The classes are individual or in group?

You can have them individual or in groups up to four students. Normally, I prefer groups of students who already know each other.

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Yes, you can. I have already had students who done that with sucess.

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Can I have just conversation classes or just exam preparation?

I am an Architect, but I worked seven years as a Translator, which gave me a lot of experience on working with the Portuguese language. As it also gave me knowledge on Portuguese grammar and writing style. I read lots of literary works from Portuguese authors, and have literature in my blood, as both my parents are writers. I also like to write and I am a published author - "Onde Fica o Sítio que nos faz Falta", Ed. Teorema, 2007 and I have another book almost ready to publish. Finally, in 2012 I did a Creative Writing course with a good mark.

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What is the profissional experience of the teacher?

Testimonies

Portuguese for Foreigners

Marina from Bilbao, Spain

"Mario is a really good professor, the lessons were good schechuled, well oriented for my needs and he was very pacient correcting me. Besides, he is very flexible and he will give you all the facilities to meet with him."

 

Tania from Melbourne, Australia

"Mário is professional, reliable, and well-organised. He is an excellent tutor for me because he is flexible with hours and times and organises all the materials needed for the classes. One of the best things is his method of always mixing things up so the classes stay interesting and varied: he incorporates listening, speaking, reading, and even watching videos or going to local events based on what I'm interested in. I'm happy to say my Portuguese is improving quickly!"

Martin from Madrid, Spain

"Mario is a very cool, interesting and funny guy, and of course, he is a fantastic portuguese teacher , he really cares about you! He even took a friend and me for a trip to serra de arabida, it was a fantastic experience!"

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