Brazilian

Portuguese Classes

If you are a big fan of Brazilian culture, love hanging out with Brazilians but you are not able to understand Portuguese, “agora vai” (here we go)!

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About us

Portuguese for Gringos arises from the need of connecting English speakers with their beloved ones on a deeper level by learning Brazilian Portuguese and sharing and experiencing their culture. We are passionate about creating a community and would love to welcome you with open arms.

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Our Services

Private Lessons

Our one-on-one sessions offer you a highly personalized and individualized approach to mastering the Portuguese language. With our dedicated teachers, you will benefit from focused attention and tailored lessons crafted specifically to address your language learning objectives and preferences.

Group Classes

Engaging in group classes is a fundamental aspect of our language learning experience. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow learners who share a common goal. Through these group sessions, you can actively participate in the exchange of knowledge, practice your language skills, and build a supportive learning community.

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Learning Portuguese with us is fun, we keep you engaged with a collaborative and playful environment that won’t send you to sleep. Our students' learning experience and enjoyment is our main concern. We offer special experiences for our graduations and we’ve had all kinds of classes, from making Brazilian recipes to going to Brazilian restaurants or even watching Brazilian movies. We are a community, not a traditional language school.

Student Testimonials

Nicole Frazer

“Teacher very enthusiastic made the classes fun and the two hours go very quickly! Carried a lot
of content in a supportive context”

Katie Johnson

“Laura, your enthusiasm for Portuguese kept me interested in a very difficult language every
minute I was learning it. I can’t wait for the next lesson. Muito obrigada.”

Mark Miller

“This class was very helpful in understanding the grammar and pronunciation, with effective

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Our Team

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Laura Penido

Laura founded Portuguese for Gringos to fulfil her passion for propagating Brazilian language and culture. She graduated in Social Sciences from UNICAMP and has worked at UNSW and NSW School of Languages.

Fernanda Bolochio

Graduated in Literature and currently doing a Master's degree in Portuguese as a Foreign Language, Fernanda has been teaching for over 5 years. Her favourite word in Portuguese is "oxe," - a word with various meanings. Her biggest Brazilian idol is Paulo Freire, one of the greatest names in the world of education.

Nathália Kinippeberg

Nathália graduated in Executive Secretariat with an emphasis in Portuguese, English and French. She has been in education since 2011, teaching and sharing her passion for languages. Her favourite word in Portuguese describes a feeling of affection: 'dengo'. An inspiring Brazilian personality for her is the singer Maria Bethânia.

The Culture of Brazil

Brazil is a vast country, and the greatness of its territory reflects the richness of its culture. Every part of Brazil from north to south and east to west is an entirely distinct reality that is unified by the language. Brazilian Portuguese has been spoken by more than 200 million. Join us and start speaking Portuguese!