"Mariana's classes are structured and the content is easy to follow. She always makes sure I understand and also designs the lessons so they suit my skill and progress. During these past few months I went from not speaking a single word to being able to understand and follow conversations. If you are interested in learning Portuguese, contact Mariana - who I highly recommend.”

“Mariana is a fantastic teacher, she’s very friendly, encouraging and extremely patient. Her classes are always fun and engaging which is really important for me when learning. I’ve always struggled learning languages in the past, and Mariana adapts to help me get the most out of the class. I feel like I now have a basic grasp of the Portuguese language and I look forward to learning more. I’d highly recommend Mariana to anyone who wants to learn the language.”

"Mariana has been a fantastic teacher to both me and my partner. She has always been very patient with me when I've struggle and able to adapt the learning style when needed. She's always friendly and creates a comfortable environment in which to learn. Thank for all the help Mariana!"

"I have been having Portuguese lessons with Mariana once per week for the past year and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. I have found Mariana to be very professional, motivational and show great attention to detail. My understanding of the Portuguese language has improved immensely and my confidence is growing weekly. I highly recommend her."

"Mariana is an excellent teacher. My Portuguese has really improved since I started lessons with her and I felt a real step change in my ability to communicate the last time I visited Portugal. The lessons are engaging because the videos or articles we study reflect my interests and I’m delighted to be getting a bit of an insider’s view into Portuguese culture. However, Mariana also pays full attention to the fundamentals of grammar and syntax, all in a relaxed and patient manner.

“Mariana is a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable Portuguese tutor. She provides a variety of resources to keep lessons varied but structured. She has an excellent understanding of English and a scholarly grasp of Portuguese, above and beyond simply being a native speaker. All in all I would definitely recommend her to those looking to improve their knowledge and skills.” 

“Mariana is a really great teacher - she makes it easy and enjoyable to learn and is great at boosting confidence. She uses a misture of teaching styles, is flexible in her approach to content and isn't afraid to challenge me to continue my learning.” Rachel (beginner)

"I have been learning Portuguese with Mariana for over two years. I wanted to learn a language after retiring and decided on Portuguese after visiting Lisbon and falling in love with not only the beautiful city, but also its lovely music, fado. Mariana is a fabulous teacher. She is endlessly patient and infinitely encouraging even though I murder her native language every week. Her English is better than mine. I really cannot recommend her highly enough."