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Rafael Leite

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Portuguese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
French
Italian
Specialties
Business
Certified, friendly and patient Portuguese Teacher w/ 10 (classroom) + 4 (online) years experience!
From BrazilLiving in Sao Paulo, Brazil (17:48 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 29, 2020
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Dear Students, My name is Rafael Leite, and I have been working as a Portuguese second language instructor for ten years (+4 years online experience). I consider myself easy to work with, organized, and always ready to support my students. Fortunately, I have vast pedagogical experience with all levels of proficiency in Portuguese, as well as experience preparing students for the Portuguese proficiency exam, Celpe-Bras. All this experience has helped me grow as a teacher and as a person. I really hope to contribute to your language improvement in the best way possible so that you can continue this amazing journey which is learning my native language.
5.0
Rating
382
Students
4934
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Portuguese Lessons

Trial Lesson
196 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Conversação Prática - Pré-intermediário ao Avançado Superior
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

1,140 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Portuguese Beginner
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

2,158 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
Português Intermediário ao Avançado - B1 ao C2
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

1,094 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 10% off
"This price is only for current students who have previously purchased a package."
B2

Language Essentials

43 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 7% off

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My creations
Podcast (16)
Quiz (4)

247 Reviews

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David Conway
96 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I began studying Portuguese with Rafael as an absolute beginner about two and a half years ago. Although I’d had some experience learning languages, that was a long time ago and I was a little nervous. I immediately felt comfortable with Rafael. He is a gifted teacher and a true scholar of the Portuguese language. He seems to genuinely enjoy helping you make those first steps in your new language and meets you wherever you are in terms of your personal motivations for starting that journey. For me, that was an interest in Brazilian music and our earliest, simplest conversations revolved around that topic. Over time, my lessons have included lengthier and more complex conversations but Rafael always provides corrections and feedback on my use of the language along the way. And if, like me, you enjoy learning and understanding the mechanics of a new language, you’ll appreciate the homework review and his talent for explaining the nuances of Portuguese grammar!
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Mar 2, 2025
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Renzo D'Angelo
226 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
As aulas com Rafael são sempre ótimas. É difícil encontrar um assunto que ele não conhece, você pode se sentir totalmente confiante para falar sobre qualquer coisa, ele é um excelente professor e, acima de tudo, uma boa pessoa ,)
Dec 29, 2021
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Jakub Macak
17 Portuguese lessons
Rafael is a great teacher, attentive and kind. He leads each lesson in a friendly and informal yet structured and productive way. I always look forward to our conversation as he keeps the discussion engaging and topical. Happy to recommend him to anyone keen to improve their Portuguese - I'd give six stars if I could!
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Mar 3, 2025
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François RAYNAUD
92 Portuguese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great experienced teacher, super nice, reliable, adapts well to the students needs. I highly recommend Rafael
Sep 28, 2023
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Eduardo
2 Portuguese lessons
Rafael was absolutely amazing. He is very approachable, caring, and understanding. He creates an environment that challenges you to think in Portugese, but also where making mistakes are normal and part of the learning process! Would definitely recommend Rafael for both brand new and intermediary students alike. I guarantee you'll finish the lesson feeling more confident about your Portugese!
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Mar 19, 2025
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Gil
56 Portuguese lessons
Sempre é um prazer em falar com você, até mais
Dec 14, 2024
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