French lessons
I have been teaching French since 2016 and hold a degree in Portuguese and French Language and Literature, as well as a master’s degree in Language, Literature and Culture. I have taught at different institutions, including Alliance Française de São Paulo, and have focused exclusively on online teaching since 2020.
My lessons work on all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. We generally place greater emphasis on oral communication and comprehension, while written assignments are completed between lessons and receive personalized feedback from me. The lessons are adapted to your level, goals, and availability. We can work with the coursebook as a base, while also incorporating authentic materials such as press articles, literary texts, films, and other resources depending on your interests and needs.
Over the past decade, I have helped many students reach their French-learning goals, from preparing for exams and moving abroad to becoming more confident in everyday communication.
So whether you are learning French for work, studies, immigration, travel, or simply for the pleasure of learning a language, my goal is to help you become a confident and independent French speaker, meaning someone who can use French naturally in everyday life.
Exam preparation
Preparing for a French proficiency exam is not quite the same as learning French. You need to know what will be expected of you, understand how each section works, and learn how to make the most of the time and skills you have on test day.
I offer personalized preparation for the TCF Canada, DELF, DALF, and other French proficiency exams. We identify the areas that need the most attention, work through exam-style tasks, and develop strategies for each component of the test. You will also receive detailed feedback on your written and oral productions, so you know exactly what to improve between lessons.
With this approach, I have successfully prepared many students for their exams, helping them achieve excellent results and reach the scores they were aiming for.
The goal is not simply to practice more, but to know how to approach the exam with confidence and make your French work for you when it matters most.
Translation services
Good translation is about more than finding the right words. It requires an understanding of context, tone, cultural references, and the expectations of the people who will read the final text.
I provide translation services between French, Portuguese, and English, with particular attention to accuracy, clarity, and natural expression. I work with educational, academic, professional, and general-interest texts, adapting each translation to its purpose and intended audience.
My goal is to preserve not only the meaning of the original, but also its voice, intention, and nuances, so that the final text reads as naturally and effectively as if it had been written in the target language from the start.
Machines can do a great job, but professional translation still makes the difference between simply translating words and communicating effectively.