Independent Portuguese teacher · Gold Coast and online

Looking for a Portuguese school on the Gold Coast or online?

Learn Brazilian Portuguese with Barbara Sharon, an independent teacher offering private and group lessons on the Gold Coast and live online lessons for adults worldwide. Discuss your level, goals and availability directly with Barbara to find a suitable option.
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Barbara holds a Bachelor's degree in Languages and Literature from UFRJ and TESOL certification in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Read about Barbara.
Barbara Sharon, independent Brazilian Portuguese teacher, teaching at her laptop

Gold Coast lessons

Find your Gold Coast Portuguese group

Barbara is organising the next in-person Gold Coast group. Register your interest with your level, age group, preferred suburb and availability. Possible venues include Kirra, Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise; the current venue, group level and availability are confirmed before booking.

  • Beginner groups

    Build a foundation in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and everyday conversation.

  • Intermediate groups

    Expand your vocabulary and practise speaking more naturally in practical situations.

  • Advanced groups

    Refine fluency, pronunciation, nuance and confident conversation.

  • Children’s groups

    Children learn through conversation and engaging activities in person on the Gold Coast. Children’s lessons are group classes only.

  • Private Gold Coast lessons

    Discuss individual teaching shaped around your pace, goals and current availability.

  • Business and travel goals

    Tell Barbara what you need Portuguese for so she can confirm a suitable group and learning focus.

Register interest in the next Gold Coast group

Share your level, goal, age group, preferred suburb and available days. Barbara will confirm the next group, level and venue before you book.
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Live online lessons · Adults worldwide

Learn Portuguese online with Barbara

Adults can learn Brazilian Portuguese live in private lessons or groups from anywhere in the world. Share your level, goal, time zone and available days and times so Barbara can discuss a suitable option. Children’s lessons are offered in person on the Gold Coast only.

  • Private online lessons

    Work at your own pace with individual feedback on conversation, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.

  • Online group classes

    Practise with other adults at a suitable level. Current group times and availability are confirmed with Barbara.

  • Ask about online availability

    Send Barbara your time zone, level and preferred days and times to discuss private or group lessons.

Learning with Barbara

Personal guidance and practical Portuguese

Barbara combines conversation, pronunciation, grammar and cultural context around your level and goals. Learn about Barbara Sharon, or use the teacher, tutor, course or school guide to compare learning formats.

  • Conversation and feedback

    Practise useful conversations and use Barbara’s feedback to shape your next learning step.

  • Pronunciation and grammar

    Work on sounds, vocabulary and sentence patterns in the context of what you want to say.

  • Brazilian culture and your goals

    Connect language practice with travel, business, family communication or everyday life.

Prices and practical details

Choose your lesson format

Starting from AUD 29/hour

These current starting prices apply to online and Gold Coast lessons. Confirm the suitable group, venue or online schedule directly with Barbara.

10-week group term

from A$290

One 1-hour lesson per week for a 10-week term. Available online for adults or in person on the Gold Coast. Contact Barbara to confirm the next group and availability.

  • Digital book: from A$25
  • Hard-copy book: A$50

Book options and editions will be confirmed before enrolment.

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Private 4-lesson package

from A$260

One 1-hour lesson per week for 4 weeks, online or in person on the Gold Coast. Contact Barbara to discuss your goals and current availability.

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Casual private lesson

A$65

One 1-hour private lesson, online or in person on the Gold Coast. Contact Barbara to confirm availability.

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All prices are in Australian dollars. Children’s lessons are in-person group classes only.

Questions before choosing your Portuguese lessons

Is Barbara a Portuguese school?
Barbara is an independent Brazilian Portuguese teacher. You discuss your learning goals, lesson format and availability directly with her. She offers private and group lessons rather than operating a language school.
Which Portuguese does Barbara teach?
Barbara teaches Brazilian Portuguese, including conversation, pronunciation, grammar and cultural context. Tell her if your goals involve Brazil, Portugal or another Portuguese-speaking destination so you can discuss the right focus.
Can I learn on the Gold Coast or online?
Yes. Private and group lessons are available on the Gold Coast, subject to confirmed venues and availability. Live online private and group lessons are available to adults worldwide.
Can beginners join a Portuguese group?
Groups may be available for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners. Share your current experience so Barbara can confirm a suitable group and level.
Are children’s Portuguese lessons available online or privately?
Children’s lessons are offered as in-person group classes on the Gold Coast only. Online and private children’s lessons are not available.
How do I join the next Gold Coast group?
Register your interest with your level, goal, age group, preferred suburb and availability. Possible venues include Kirra, Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise. Barbara confirms the current venue, level and availability before booking.
How do I arrange online Portuguese lessons?
Contact Barbara with your level, goal, time zone, preferred private or group format, and available days and times. She will discuss the current options with you.

Find the right lessons with Barbara

Tell Barbara your level, goal and preferred format. For Gold Coast lessons, include your preferred suburb; for online lessons, include your time zone. Add your availability so she can discuss a suitable option.
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