Questions Before Booking an Online Portuguese Teacher

Ask about teaching before logistics

Start with the learning experience:

1. Do you teach Brazilian or European Portuguese?
2. What experience and qualifications are relevant to my level and goal?
3. How much of a lesson will I actively speak?
4. How do you correct pronunciation and recurring errors?
5. How do lessons connect with practice between sessions?
6. How would the first few lessons change for travel, family, work or general conversation?

Listen for a specific explanation rather than a promise of fast fluency. A teacher does not need to produce a complete curriculum before meeting you, but should be able to explain the learning logic.

Confirm the practical terms

Ask about lesson duration, private or group format, group size, time zone, platform, required materials, rescheduling and cancellation. Request the current price range and check what it includes, such as preparation, materials or feedback. Barbara’s site does not publish an exact fee in this guide; current terms should be confirmed directly.

If recording is offered, ask who records it, where it is stored and whether every participant consents. For group learning, confirm the approximate level and how the teacher manages speaking time.

Use the first contact as evidence

Notice whether the teacher asks about your starting point and real communication needs. Generic enthusiasm is welcome, but a useful response should distinguish your situation from that of every other learner.

Questions for Barbara

Barbara’s online lessons are live and available in private and group formats for adults worldwide. Her published approach combines conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and cultural context. Availability, schedule and price details can change.

Use the online lesson comparison for a broader framework, then contact Barbara with your time zone, current Portuguese, goal and preferred format.