Palavra a Palavra
Come learn a language. What would you love to talk about?
60-minute lessons · One-to-one or in small groups
Beginner lessons ↗Start from scratch in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese.Language tutoring ↗English and Portuguese support for school, reading and writing.Themed conversation ↗Speak English or Portuguese about travel, work, cooking and everyday life.Advanced lessons ↗Refine your spoken and written English or Portuguese.
English and Portuguese lessons
Do you speak English and want to learn Portuguese? Or do you speak Portuguese and want to learn English? I teach both.
English
For Portuguese speakers
English for adults
For work, travel and social life. Beginner to advanced, with conversation, writing and business English.
English for children
Lively lessons with games and stories, adapted to age and level.
English conversation
Speak without fear about everyday topics, with simple and useful corrections.
Portuguese
For English speakers
Portuguese for adults
For anyone living or working in Portugal who speaks English or other languages. From zero to advanced.
Portuguese for children
For children learning Portuguese, with stories, games and homework support.
Portuguese conversation
Practise real European Portuguese: shopping, services, work and socialising.
Also available: French and Spanish for beginners, with individual lessons.
BeginnerA1–A2
IntermediateB1–B2
AdvancedC1
Additional services
Recipes, languages and conversation
Choose a category and learn English or Portuguese through a recipe. These are suggested lesson topics; the recipe is agreed before the class.
Pastry
Chocolate muffins
Mix, fold and describe textures in English or Portuguese.
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Salads & light meals
Sushi for kids
A family activity with vegetables, colours and shapes. Recipe adapted before the lesson.
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Illustrative food photography. The recipe is agreed before each lesson.
See group prices and packs ↗Everyday language support
Bring a letter, an email or a form to your lesson. We’ll read it together, translate unfamiliar expressions between English and Portuguese and practise what you want to say.
Book a practical lessonLanguage support at specialist appointments
At the bank
Practise asking which documents to bring and reading a message from your bank.
Letters and forms
Work out what a letter asks you to do and practise writing a reply.
Copywriting and page marketing
Copy for websites, ads, emails and social media, in Portuguese and English, written to attract customers.
Hi, I’m KOA
I have completed a course in Communication and Human Relations and deepened my language skills while working for international companies in various fields.
I have experience as a language tutor, teaching both individuals and groups. I adapt my lessons to each learner’s level and goals.
A few questions before we start
How do online lessons work?
We agree on your goals, level and availability, then arrange a 60-minute online session.
Can I join as a beginner?
Yes. Beginner lessons are available in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
Can I learn in a group?
Yes, in groups of two or three learners with similar levels and goals. See the Prices page for details.