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Xavier

5 (2 reviews)

Rate $38
Response 1h
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Number of students Xavier has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Xavier has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (2 reviews)

$38/h

1^st lesson free

Portuguese
Portuguese speaking
Portuguese vocabulary
Portuguese listening
Portuguese reading
Portuguese from Portugal

Portuguese NATIVE SPEAKER and teacher living in the UK. All abilities. Get in touch!

Portuguese
Portuguese speaking
Portuguese vocabulary
Portuguese listening
Portuguese reading
Portuguese from Portugal

Lesson location

- online

About Xavier

Hey! I'm Xavier De Santos, call me Xavi. I was born in Porto, Portugal where I lived for 19 years. I moved to Bath, England nearly 10 years ago. I have a BA in Dance from Bath Spa University and a Masters in Professional Arts Practice (Movement Interdisciplinarity) from Middlesex London University. I am currently working as a freelance dance choreographer/performer, dance teacher and Portuguese teacher. A little bit about me...

A few years ago, not long after graduating from University, I started working as a choreographer/movement director for a theatre company that was working on their touring Spanish/English bilingual educational show, with a follow-up drama workshop. This sparked my interest in teaching and became the beginning of my journey in education. A few months later I found myself fully immersed in education, teaching dance at schools and universities in both the UK and Portugal. I then came to the point where I had the desire to share my native language knowledge, so I started to teach Portuguese as a foreign language. I have now been doing it for over five years and have students with a broad range of abilities and goals.

I am Enhanced DBS checked and have Public Liability Insurance.

Here are some reviews of my students: "The most important thing about learning anything is to be relaxed and Xavier’s lessons are completely stress-free. He plans them in a format that mixes new vocabulary with practical examples, and he’s careful to make sure we’re moving at a comfortable pace (so I remember what I learn and build up vocabulary as we go). Learning a new language from a standing start is difficult, but I’m now finding I’m able to put the lessons together and work out new things for myself. This week my wife (who has a Portuguese family) joined the lessons too, so soon we’ll be able to hold our own with the in-laws." - Wes, Bristol "Although half of my family are Portuguese, I never learnt the language and, thirty years on, I thought I would try to change that. I have been learning with Xavier for just over three months and each week, I have grown in both confidence and understanding. Xavier has always been kind and patient, while being quick to celebrate achievements in each lesson, no matter how small. Lessons are both fun and detailed (an important factor when tackling complicated grammar) while always raising a smile." - Alex, Bath "Xavi is a tremendous teacher. He is very experienced and up to date with the latest teaching methods which means he plans the sessions meticulously and is very focused on how he wants to approach each lesson. I am so pleased with the progress I have made! I feel a real sense of achievement and I so l always look forward to the next session." - Gary, Calne

About the lesson

Let me tell you a bit about my Portuguese language teaching. First and foremost, the important thing for me is that you quickly develop your skills, always respecting your own pace, whilst having a good time. I am very friendly and aim to ensure a welcoming and fun atmosphere in each session.

Do you want to learn Portuguese for pleasure? To travel? For business? Or for an exam? Whatever the reason, and no matter your skill level, experience or age, I can help you. As a native speaker, of course, I have the language down. I have the expressions, the idioms, the grammar, the accent and the cultural history of my home country, where I was born and lived for 19 years. So when you’re learning with me, you will gain the skills you need to reach your goals, in the best way to suit you.

How I teach...
I plan the sessions based on your goals and learning needs, always making it fun and diverse, from informal discussions and readings, to video and audio narration, studies of subjects you also enjoy, etc. If you are looking to take exams in Portuguese, I have the resources to build your confidence in the most up to date tests, so that you can gain the qualifications you need, from revision guides to exam practice for higher academic expectations.

If you are advanced in Portuguese and simply looking for extra practice or accent reduction, I also offer an alternative session style through spoken practice, to build on that confidence that is so key in speaking a language. Whatever your reason, whether it is simply to find out a little bit more or to book a taster session, please don’t hesitate to get in contact me.

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Sarah
- 5
Perfect! Highly recommend Xavi if your looking for a Portuguese teacher!!!
I have had 32 sessions with Xavi, he is a great teacher and has a fabulous system on google docs which he adds content for you. I love the flexibility of online sessions, he is not phased when you ask random bits and pieces and personalises his learning plan to you.
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Sarah

Perfect! Highly recommend Xavi if your looking for a Portuguese teacher!!!
I have had 32 sessions with Xavi, he is a great teacher and has a fabulous system on google docs which he adds content for you. I love the flexibility of online sessions, he is not phased when you ask random bits and pieces and personalises his learning plan to you.
Gary
- 5
Perfect! Xavi is a tremendous teacher. He is very experienced and up to date with the latest teaching methods which means he plans the sessions meticulously and is very focused on how he wants to approach each lesson. I am so pleased with the progress I have made! I feel a real sense of achievement and I so l always look forward to the next session. Thank you Xavi!
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Gary

Perfect! Xavi is a tremendous teacher. He is very experienced and up to date with the latest teaching methods which means he plans the sessions meticulously and is very focused on how he wants to approach each lesson. I am so pleased with the progress I have made! I feel a real sense of achievement and I so l always look forward to the next session. Thank you Xavi!
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Jose

HERE AND NOW

Carolina

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Barbara

Alan

Izabel

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