Olá! Que bom ter você aqui na Street Smart Brazil! Puxe uma cadeira e vamos conversar 😃
I’m Luciana, the founder. Since its beginning in 2008, Street Smart Brazil’s focus has been on helping our clients speak Brazilian Portuguese to create and deepen relationships.
We understand that learning Portuguese goes beyond words, to the stories and human connections that language builds.
Before dedicating myself fully to Street Smart Brazil in 2015, I had the incredible experience of teaching at UC Berkeley and the University of San Francisco. These experiences helped me refine my teaching approach, enriching the way I connect with and support my students.
Teaching Portuguese and sharing my culture is a magical process of falling in love again and again with everything Brazilian.
With this understanding of language’s role in human connection, our mission is to teach you Portuguese in a simple, practical way. We aim to help you communicate with ease and navigate Brazilian culture with confidence.
Being a native speaker isn’t enough to be a great language teacher, don’t you think?
Our teachers are Brazilian, but that’s just the starting point. Our Brazilian Portuguese language teachers are also experts in the Brazilian language, culture, and lifestyle.
When you learn Portuguese with us, you’ll be guided by language teachers who are:
Learning with well-trained and seasoned teachers makes all the difference in our clients’ experiences, as you can see by visiting our Testimonials page.
Why do we venture into learning a new language? It’s because we want to connect and engage. Whether it’s for for personal or professional reasons, picking up a new language is a key to unlocking the doors to a different culture, fresh perspectives, and new friendships.
With this goal in mind, our teaching philosophy centers around a communicative method. We prioritize practical Portuguese, taught through real-world scenarios you’re likely to face.
Are you a fan of grammar? Wonderful, we share your enthusiasm! Not so keen on grammar? No worries at all, we keep it practical and straightforward, ensuring it’s completely effective without overwhelming you.
Our lessons are infused with cultural insights to ensure you gain not just language fluency, but also cultural fluency. After all, how effective is speaking a foreign language if one can’t navigate its cultural nuances?
Here are the core principles that make the Street Smart Brazil experience unique and effective:
Street Smart Brazil has everything planned out perfectly. Now speaking with Brazilians is a breeze!
I highly recommend Street Smart Brazil. They’ll have you speaking Portuguese in surprisingly little time and you’ll learn a lot about Brazil and its people and culture.
I’ve worked with dozens of language teachers and Street Smart Brazil’s conversation class is one of the best ways to learn, not to mention the most convenient.
