Meet Adriano - Portuguese

 Adriano is a native Portuguese speaker from Brazil with over 25 years of experience as both a teacher and an academic administrator. He holds advanced degrees in language, linguistics, marketing, and communication, including a Master of Science in Language and specialist certificates in Linguistics, Communication, and Digital Marketing. He is currently completing his PhD in Communication at Universidade Fernando Pessoa in Portugal.

Adriano has taught students of all ages, from young learners to adults, with over 20 years of university-level teaching in Brazil where he instructed courses in Portuguese, Spanish, linguistics, reading, and communication. Before his university career, he served for 8 years as a teacher and administrator in the public schools of Rio Grande do Sul.

Passionate about language education, Adriano brings warmth, dedication, and deep expertise to every class. He enjoys making Portuguese accessible and engaging, helping students gain confidence while connecting with the richness of Brazilian language and culture.