Speaking Brazilian Academy
Learn Brazilian Portuguese online without giving up personal contact with a real teacher.
ABOUT THE COURSE
The Speaking Brazilian Academy is a membership program recommended for intermediate and advanced learners who want to become more fluent, improve, and maintain their Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
The objective of the Academy is to give you a space to speak Portuguese regularly. The combination of the lessons, live classes, and support of our community will help you improve your Portuguese naturally by being in contact with the language in several different ways.
If you’re not sure this course is a good option for you, see the other courses we offer HERE.
Our Enrollment Includes
BASIC PLAN
- Weekly Q&A Sessions with teacher Virginia
Have your questions answered by teacher Virginia in weekly Q&A sessions via Zoom.
- Comprehensive study materials (45+ modules available)
When you sign up, you’ll immediately have access to all previous modules that you can study at your own pace.
- Feedback on homework assignments and personalized support
You will have access to an online community where you can post your homework to receive feedback from our teachers. This space can also be used to ask questions at any time and interact with other students.
PREMIUM PLAN
The Premium Plan offers everything that is included in the Basic Plan plus:
- Conversation classes via Zoom
Practice conversation with a Brazilian teacher and a small group of students once a week (6-10 students per class). Class recordings are available for 30 days.
See the tentative schedule here.
This is what you will find in the modules
Listening Lessons
Listen to real conversations in Portuguese and improve your listening skills.
Pronunciation Lessons
Learn and practice all the details of Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation.
Vocabulary Lessons
Build your vocabulary on a variety of topics.
Reading Lessons
Learn about Brazilian Culture by reading authentic articles and discussing different topics in class.
Writing Exercises
Optional assignments for those who want to improve their writing skills and receive feedback from the teachers.
Grammar Assimilation
Although this course is not focused on grammar, the classes will help you to assimilate Brazilian grammar in a natural and uncomplicated way.
Learning Resources
Compilation of useful tools, Brazilian articles, videos, songs, and podcasts so you can learn authentic Brazilian Portuguese naturally by being in contact with the language in different ways.
Testimonials
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
MEET THE TEAM
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Oi, pessoal!
I’m Virginia, your Brazilian Portuguese teacher.
I created this school to help Portuguese learners around the world achieve their dream of becoming fluent in Brazilian Portuguese.
I’ve always been passionate about languages. Other than Portuguese (my native language), I also speak English, French, and Spanish. My own experience with foreign language learning has given me the vital tools to help my students in their learning journey.
Now, I’m pleased to introduce you to my team. In addition to years of experience as Portuguese teachers, they have also been trained by me to be in tune with the Speaking Brazilian School style and standards.
I’m sure you’ll learn a lot from them!
Gleice Vakhraneva
From Rio de Janeiro State
Monica Schmidt
From São Paulo City
Venus Santos
From São Paulo City
Gabriel Gallinari
From São Paulo City
Alice Jacome
From Minas Gerais
Ana Elisa
From Curitiba
Thalita Barros
From São Paulo
START YOUR LEARNING JOURNEY WITH US!
Basic Membership
Digital Course + Q&A SessionsThe Basic Membership is completely self-paced, so you can study the material at your own pace
You can enroll in the Basic Plan at any time.
- Pay Monthly
- $35/month + tax
- ENROLL NOW
This is a subscription, and you will be charged every month until you cancel.
- CANCEL ANY TIME.
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Pay Yearly
Best Value:
- Get 2 months for free
$350/year + tax
- ENROLL NOW
This is a subscription, and you will be charged every year until you cancel.
- CANCEL ANY TIME.
Premium Membership
Digital Course + Group ClassesIn addition to the digital course and weekly Q&A sessions, the Premium Membership includes group classes via Zoom (4-8 students).
- The Premium Membership is available for enrollment only 3-4 times per year..
- Pay Monthly
- $55/month + tax
- GET ON THE WAITLIST
- This is a subscription, and you will be charged every month until you cancel.
- CANCEL ANY TIME.
- ____
- Pay Yearly
- Best Value:
- Get 2 months for free
- $550/year + tax
- GET ON THE WAITLIST
- This is a subscription, and you will be charged every year until you cancel.
- CANCEL ANY TIME.
See the tentative schedule here.
Premium Classes – Tentative Schedule
You will be able to choose your schedule when you sign up.
MONDAY
7 pm EST
Professora Thalita
TUESDAY
6 pm EST
Professora Ana Elisa
TUESDAY
7 pm EST
Professora Gleice
WEDNESDAY
12 pm EST
Professora Alice
WEDNESDAY
8 pm EST
Professora Gleice
THURSDAY
11 am EST
Professora Venus
THURSDAY
8 pm EST
Professora Gleice
THURSDAY
8 pm EST
Professora Monica
FRIDAY
10 am EST
Professora Venus
FRIDAY
6 pm EST
Professor Gabriel
SATURDAY
9 am EST
Professora Monica
SATURDAY
10 am EST
Professora Gleice
SUNDAY
10 am EST
Professora Venus
FAQ – Things you need to know
Who should join the Speaking Brazilian Academy?
This course is recommended for intermediate and advanced learners who want to become more fluent, improve, and maintain their Portuguese in an informal and fun setting.
This course is not suitable for beginners (regardless of whether you speak a Romance language). At least 9-12 months of regular study is recommended before joining this course. Live classes are 100% in Portuguese. The minimum enrollment age is 18 years old.
Not sure what course is best for you? Click HERE to take a placement text.
How does the course work?
The course is a combination of a self-paced digital course and live classes via Zoom with a Brazilian teacher in a small group setting.
You can choose between the Basic Membership (digital course + weekly Q&A sessions) and the Premium Membership (digital course + conversation classes).
When you sign up, you’ll immediately have access to all previous modules that you can study at your own pace, plus one new module every month.
In addition to the digital course, the Premium Plan includes group classes via Zoom (6-10 students). Once a week, you’ll receive a link for a live lesson with your teacher and a small group of students. If you can’t attend the live class, you can watch a recording later. All classes are recorded, and a recording is available for 30 days.
What is the class schedule?
Every month, you will have access to a new module with a group of classes to study at your own pace. Each module is divided into 4 or 5 lessons, and we recommend studying one per week. Each lesson takes approximately 1 hour to complete.
The Basic Membership is completely self-paced, so you can set your own schedule.
The Premium Membership follows a set schedule with weekly group classes. You can choose the best time for your live classes when you sign up. Places per class are limited to 6-10 students. Live classes via Zoom last 55 minutes.
All memberships include a weekly Q&A session with teacher Virginia on Saturdays, time TBD.
How does the live class work?
The Premium Membership includes weekly group classes via Zoom. You can choose the best time for your live classes when you sign up. Places per class are limited to 6-10 students. Live classes via Zoom last 55 minutes.
Live classes are not mandatory but recommended. If you miss a class, you can watch a recording later. All classes are recorded and available for replay for 30 days.
If you join a live class, you agree to have the class recorded and to participate in class conversation and exercises. If you don’t want to participate in class, we recommend that you watch a recording instead.
* Please note that the Basic Membership does not include group classes.
When does the course start and finish?
The Speaking Brazilian Academy is not a regular course with a beginning, middle, and end. It is a membership program that offers you a place to practice Portuguese on a regular basis.
You can remain a member for as long as you like. There is no minimum commitment. We recommend that you stay on the program for at least six months to see good results.
How long do I have access to the course?
You will have access to the course library for as long as you remain a member. Its course library includes all 45+ previous modules and one new module per month.
When can I sign up for the course?
You can sign up for the Basic Membership at any time.
The Premium Membership is offered three times a year, in February, May, and September. Registration for each class opens a couple of weeks before the start date of each class. If you would like to be notified when enrollment for the Premium Plan begins, click here to add your name to the waitlist. click here to add your name to the waitlist.
How much does it cost?
The Basic Membership (digital course+Q&A sessions) costs US $35/month + tax.
The Premium Membership (digital course + group classes) costs US $55/month + tax.
Discounted annual payments are also available.
This is a membership course. You will be charged every month or every year. You can remain a member for as long as you want. There is no minimum commitment. You can cancel your membership at any time.
How does billing work?
This program works with subscriptions only. Once you sign up, your credit card will be charged automatically every month or every year, depending on the membership you choose. You can cancel at any time. There is no minimum commitment.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with the course, contact us within the first 30 days (from the date of purchase), and we will give you a full refund.
30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
It’s 100% risk-free to try out this course.
Feel free to try it for 30 days to see if it works for you.
If you’re not happy with this course for any reason, just let us know within 30 days from the date of registration, and you’ll get all your money back.
30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
It’s 100% risk-free to try out this course.
Feel free to try it for 30 days to see if it works for you.
If you’re not happy with this course for any reason, just let us know within 30 days from the date of registration, and you’ll get all your money back.
Enrollment for this class is currently closed.
We open new classes every February, May, and September
If registration for the new classes closed in less than a week, we may still have a spot for you. Contact us for more information.
If you don’t want to wait for the next premium course, we recommend that you sign up for the basic plan. You can upgrade in the future.