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Learning a Second Language like a Pro EN / NO / PT / ES

I specialize in online private and group tutoring for children, teenagers, and adults who need help achieving their specific goals, regardless of their level of proficiency or learning challenges in the past, as the lessons are tailored with them and for them, in their own time, finding the right way for each student to absorb information.
English, Norwegian, Portuguese and Spanish are my areas of expertise, and the lessons are rich, dynamic, and interactive without being overwhelming.
Available for presencial lessons within my local area of residency.

Extra information

Mostly private computers, books, and regular material.
Give me a call and let's find out what suits you best and what we will need to get started!

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Portuguese for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Norwegian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian

About Me

I am a thirty-two-year-old professional guide, translator and language teacher from Lisboa, Portugal. I have learned English and Portuguese simultaneously and I have a bachelor’s degree in which Portuguese, English, Italian and Spanish languages are officially recognized.

Moreover, I have been teaching these subjects over the past ten years, both in-person and online classes to a wide range of students from all over the world.

My target audience varies between children and senior adults. My eldest student ever was actually over seventy-years-old. Definitely an inspiration to the entire class: she made me love what I do even more.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Information - Professional linguist: Interpreter / teacher and translator since 2010.

And because we never cease learning, I am currently improving my education by attending a TEFL Certificate course, which accredits the experience I already have.

Experience / Qualifications

August 2012 – present day
Teaching and private tutoring children and teenagers in English and adults in Norwegian and English. Written and simultaneous translation services for private and public entities such as construction firms, hospitals and the Norwegian Concrete Elements Association (BEF). Translating services for credited entities such as Salita and Nortalk.

August 2013 – November 2015
- Førde's Central Hospital in Sogn og Fjordane County (Norway): Interpretation/translation services requiring Italian, English and Norwegian communication skills.
- Italian and Norwegian teacher at Følkeuniversitetet Vestlandet, A1 to B2 classes, mainly adults.

June 2011 - October 2012
- 18 months experience communication, translating and interpreting at Teleperformance Portugal: translation of final customer's calls from Italian into English and Portuguese for quality calibration purposes.

Reviews (2)

Mafalda is a wonderful and warm teacher. My children love their Norsk lessons with her - as well as learning the language in a fun way, they get to learn a bit about Norwegian culture, and what it's like living there. Five stars!
Kids loved her and the lesson

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