Regina Blunk
Learning Portuguese as an adult can feel intimidating.
Many students understand words and phrases, but freeze when they need to speak. They are afraid of making mistakes, of sounding childish, or of not being understood in real conversations. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone.
Most adults who come to me feel frustrated because they have studied before, but still do not feel confident speaking.
My name is Regina. I am a Brazilian Portuguese teacher based in the United Kingdom, specialized in teaching adult learners from different countries.
Over the years, I have worked with students at different levels and with different goals, from complete beginners to adults who need Portuguese for relationships, travel or daily life.
My lessons focus on real communication, clear pronunciation and practical language, so students can use Portuguese naturally, not just understand it.
I work exclusively with private online lessons, which allows me to adapt each class to the student’s pace, difficulties and real needs.
That is why I offer a free 20 minute trial class.
This first session allows you to experience my teaching style, speak freely and see if this approach works for you.
There is no pressure and no commitment.
Just a safe space to start speaking Portuguese with more confidence.
🔷 PERSONALIZED APPROACH FOR EACH PROFICIENCY LEVEL. In my teaching method, the first step is to assess the student's proficiency level. This initial assessment involves a brief conversation and a diagnostic questionnaire, which identifies the student's knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and communication skills. Once the level is established, I adapt the content and activities so that the student can develop all the necessary skills, in a balanced way.
🔷 DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS For students at all levels, communicative skills are the foundation of learning. The main focus is to allow the student to express themselves and understand Portuguese in real situations. From the first classes, students are encouraged to participate in conversation and role-playing activities, simulating everyday situations, such as ordering a coffee, introducing themselves, shopping and other practical situations.
🔷 TEACHING PRONUNCIATION AND FLUENCE Pronunciation is one of the challenging aspects for foreigners and, therefore, I pay special attention to sound and intonation from the beginning.
🔷 USE OF INTERACTIVE AND TECHNOLOGICAL MATERIALS Online classes allow me to use a variety of interactive tools to make learning more dynamic and engaging. I use resources such as visual presentations, virtual boards, videos, music and podcasts in Portuguese. The use of technology helps create an environment that simulates real-life situations and allows students to practice with authentic, up-to-date materials. Additionally, students have access to review exercises, quizzes and reinforcement activities between classes, which allows for continuous practice and helps solidify learning.
🔷 FOCUS ON THE CULTURE OF LUSOPHONE COUNTRIES Teaching Portuguese goes beyond learning the language; It also involves knowledge of the cultures of countries where Portuguese is spoken. In all classes, I include cultural elements, such as music, literature, traditions and particularities of Portuguese-speaking countries, mainly Brazil and Portugal. This allows the student to have a broader view of the language and feel more connected to the language they are learning.