Feel at home in Brazil. Speak Portuguese.

Private online lessons with Patrícia Diez Garisto, certified in Values Coaching by Zinquo, a language teacher who has lived and taught in Spain, the United States and Portugal, and knows what it is like to be the foreigner. 100% online, from wherever you are.

  • 5.0 · 20 reviews on Superprof
  • Certified DELE examiner
  • 100% online lessons
Black and white portrait of teacher Patrícia Diez Garisto, smiling, arms crossed
Patrícia Diez Garisto Spanish roots, Brazilian home. Has taught in Spain, the US and Portugal.
  • Master's in Advanced Spanish Language StudiesUniversidad de Granada · España
  • DELE examiner (A2–B1 and C1–C2)Instituto Cervantes, Lisbon and São Paulo
  • Postgraduate degree in Portuguese Language and LiteratureUniversidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie
  • Classroom experience in 4 countriesBrazil, Spain, the United States and Portugal

Two languages. One plan built around your goal.

You come with a goal: settling in, a new job, an exam, a move abroad. Each lesson is built around it, from complete beginner to advanced (C2 on the Common European Framework).

Spanish lessons

Mostly for Brazilians, also for anyone who wants conversation, DELE preparation or Spanish for work.

  • Conversation and listening from the very first lesson
  • DELE exam prep with a former certified examiner
  • Spanish for work: meetings, presentations and emails
  • Travel, exchange programmes or moving to Spain and Latin America
  • Vocabulary, grammar and the false friends between Spanish and Portuguese
I want to learn Spanish First lesson free

Portuguese for foreigners

For people who have just arrived in Brazil, or are about to, and want to feel at home: speak with confidence at the market, at work and with friends.

  • Practical, everyday Portuguese for life in Brazil
  • Pronunciation, expressions and the Brazilian culture behind the language
  • Portuguese for your professional life in Brazil
  • Lessons for expats, families and exchange students
  • From zero to advanced, with support in English or Spanish
I want to learn Portuguese First lesson free
  • OnlineBy video call, from wherever you are
  • Private lessonsOne-to-one, at your pace and on your schedule
  • For companiesOnline, for teams and executives
  • Small groupsUp to 3 students, with materials and a certificate

From feeling stuck to speaking freely

Learning a language changes much more than your vocabulary. The lessons work on the language and on the person speaking it.

What holds you back

  • Missed opportunities
  • Insecurity in meetings
  • Relying on translation apps
  • Mixing up languages
  • Fear of judgment
  • Frustration
  • Isolation
  • Anxiety

What you gain

  • Opportunities
  • Self-assurance
  • Autonomy
  • Confidence
  • Freedom
  • Self-knowledge
  • Learning how to learn
  • A workout for your brain
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Relaxed lessons with a clear goal

Every student is different and learns differently. Lessons mix texts, videos, audio and conversation about current topics, always starting from what matters to you. No sitting back and listening: you ask, answer, make mistakes without fear and become independent.

Her lessons are so good you don't notice the time go by. I feel completely at ease to speak, make mistakes and ask questions.

Alessandra · student, on Superprof
  1. Free first lesson

    One hour to get to know each other, assess your level and understand your goal.

  2. A plan made for you

    Pace, topics and materials set around your goal: settling in, work, travel or an exam.

  3. Lively lessons

    Reading, writing, listening and speaking with real-world materials and the culture behind the language.

  4. Visible progress

    Regular feedback so you can see how far you've come and gain the confidence to speak.

Patrícia Diez Garisto smiling outdoors, wearing a light blue top
Patrícia next to an older family member
Spanish roots: the family arrived in Brazil in the 1950s

A Spanish family story, a teacher of two languages

My grandparents came from Spain to Brazil in the 1950s. I grew up speaking both languages and connecting with Spain's history, geography and customs. That story is where my wish to make language my profession began.

Patrícia Diez Garisto

After more than a decade in multinational companies, Patrícia changed careers: she earned her master's in Granada and taught in the United States and Portugal. Back in Brazil since 2018, she works as a cultural bridge in both directions, teaching Spanish to Brazilians and Portuguese to newcomers.

Journey

  1. 1997–2001São Paulo, Brazil
    BA in Portuguese and Spanish Centro Universitário FMU, São Paulo
  2. 2000–2013São Paulo, Brazil
    Career in multinational companies Intel, Philips and Ericsson: corporate communication from the inside
  3. 2013–2015Granada, Spain
    Master's degree in Granada, Spain Máster en Estudios Superiores de Lengua Española and Spanish as a Foreign Language teacher training, Universidad de Granada
  4. 2015–2016Baton Rouge, USA
    Spanish teacher in the US Cordell Hull Foundation, Baton Rouge
  5. 2017–2018Lisbon, Portugal
    Portuguese for foreigners in Lisbon Carlucci American International School of Lisbon · DELE C1–C2 examiner, Instituto Cervantes
  6. 2018–todayOnline · Brazil & abroad
    Private online lessons DELE A2–B1 (school) examiner, Instituto Cervantes São Paulo

Students around the world

A language is learned by living it: at the table, in the street, on the road. A few moments with students and exchange students in Brazil and Spain.

What students say

5,0 20 reviews and 17 recommendations on Superprof Read them all on Superprof

Her dedication, patience and passion for teaching make every lesson engaging and productive. Patrícia is an incredible teacher, always explaining things clearly and accessibly and adapting to each student's needs.

Graziela

Spanish was hard for me and she made everything seem simpler. If I could learn at my age, anyone can. Highly recommended!

Amélia, 68

Punctual and organised. Relaxed, enjoyable lessons, which was essential for me, since we started after a long day at work.

Andrea

An excellent professional who adapts her method to each student's needs, at any level. Her teaching makes you want to dive even deeper into new cultures, histories and traditions.

Robson Santiago

Patricia es una gran profesional con muchas habilidades como profesora de portugués y español. Es capaz de comunicar muy bien con sus alumnos, por lo que aporta muchas cosas a las clases.

Carmen

The lessons are light and even fun. She is very observant and really pays attention to each student's own goal.

Diana

Patrícia is an amazing teacher; my Spanish improved really fast. She is very attentive and flexible.

Aline

Excerpts from public reviews on Superprof, translated from Portuguese.

Your first lesson is free

One hour, no strings attached, to try the method, assess your level and plan your next steps together.

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Services

  • Portuguese lessons for foreignersFrom zero to advanced, to live and work in Brazil with confidence.
  • Spanish lessons for BraziliansConversation, DELE exam prep and Spanish for work.
  • Values CoachingSelf-knowledge and personal values as a compass for decisions and goals.

Prices on request: send a WhatsApp message about your goal.

Frequently asked questions

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Are lessons online?

Yes, 100% online by video call, for students anywhere in Brazil or abroad. You study from wherever you are, at the time we agree on.

Do I need to speak any Portuguese to start?

No. Portuguese lessons for foreigners start from zero and can be supported in English or Spanish in the early stages.

I've never studied Portuguese. How long until I can get by?

It depends on your starting point, how often you study and your goal. In the free first lesson we assess your level and agree on a realistic plan.

Do you prepare students for the DELE Spanish exam?

Yes. Patrícia was accredited as a DELE examiner by Instituto Cervantes (C1–C2 in Lisbon and A2–B1 school level in São Paulo), so she knows the exam from the inside: format, marking criteria and what examiners expect.

How does the free first lesson work?

It's a one-hour lesson to get to know each other, assess your level and understand your goal. Just send a WhatsApp message and pick a time.

Do you teach companies?

Yes. Portuguese and Spanish lessons for professionals and teams, online, focused on meetings, presentations and everyday workplace communication.

How much does it cost?

Prices are on request: send a WhatsApp message telling me about your goal. The first lesson is free.

How does Values Coaching work?

It is a personal and organisational development method that uses self-knowledge and the ranking of your individual values as a compass to align behaviours, decisions and goals. For more information, message me on WhatsApp.

Let's talk. Your first lesson is on me.

Tell me about your goal on WhatsApp. I reply quickly and we'll book your free lesson.

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