Learn Portuguese with Barbara Sharon
Online Portuguese Speaking Club - Improve Fluency Worldwide
Ready to take your Portuguese to the next level? The Online Portuguese Speaking Club is an engaging, supportive group environment where you can practice real conversation, build confidence, and hone your fluency skills with fellow Portuguese learners from around the world.
Whether you're at an intermediate level and ready to start speaking more freely, or an advanced learner looking to refine your accent and expand your vocabulary, the Speaking Club offers a structured yet relaxed pace for meaningful language practice. Join regular sessions led by Barbara Sharon, a qualified Brazilian Portuguese teacher and mental health counsellor, who blends language education with effective communication techniques.
How the Portuguese Speaking Club Works
- Weekly group sessions: Regular online meetings at convenient times to suit students worldwide
- Small groups: Intimate settings ensure every participant gets plenty of speaking time
- Themed topics: Each session focuses on a specific topic - travel, food, culture, business, current events - to keep conversations dynamic and engaging
- Task-based learning: Activities include role-plays, debates, storytelling, and problem-solving challenges
- NLP and mind mapping: Innovative teaching methods to enhance retention and fluency
- Integrated fun: Cooking, painting, music, and body language exercises make learning enjoyable
Who Is the Speaking Club For?
- Intermediate learners: Ready to move beyond textbook Portuguese and start having real conversations
- Advanced learners: Looking to refine accent, expand vocabulary, and sound more natural
- Travelers: Wanting to practice phrases they've learned in a live conversation setting
- Professionals: Needing to build business Portuguese skills through practical scenarios
- Culture enthusiasts: Passionate about Brazil and wanting to deepen cultural understanding through language
The Speaking Club is not a beginner's course - it's designed for students who already have foundational Portuguese skills and want to develop fluency through active use. You don't need to be a perfect speaker to join; you just need the willingness to practice and engage.
What You'll Gain
- Increased fluency: Regular speaking practice builds confidence and reduces hesitation
- Better pronunciation: Feedback from a native Brazilian Portuguese teacher corrects accent issues
- Expanded vocabulary: Exposure to diverse topics introduces new words and expressions
- Cultural insight: Learn cultural nuances that make your Portuguese authentic
- Listening skills: Practice understanding different accents and speaking speeds
- Community: Connect with fellow Portuguese learners around the world
- Accountability: Regular sessions keep you committed to your learning goals
Session Examples
Recent Topics
- Planning a trip to Brazil - discussing itineraries, budgeting, and packing
- Brazilian cuisine - describing dishes, cooking techniques, and regional specialties
- Carnival and festivals - expressing opinions, telling stories, debating preferences
- Business Portuguese - negotiations, presentations, and professional networking
- Culture shock - sharing experiences, comparing countries, and reflecting on differences
- Movie and book reviews - giving opinions, describing plots, recommending titles
- Current events - discussing news, forming arguments, and practicing debate
Each session is carefully designed to push you out of your comfort zone while keeping the atmosphere friendly and supportive. Barbara Sharon guides the conversation, corrects mistakes gently, and ensures everyone gets equal participation time.
Why Join the Speaking Club?
Many language learners reach a plateau where they understand Portuguese but struggle to speak fluently. The Speaking Club breaks through this barrier by providing a regular, low-pressure environment to practice. Unlike private lessons, the Speaking Club exposes you to multiple speakers, different accents, and natural conversation flow - exactly what you need to sound authentic.
As a certified Portuguese teacher and mental health counsellor, Barbara Sharon creates a welcoming atmosphere where mistakes are celebrated as learning opportunities. Her unique approach combines task-based learning, NLP techniques, and mind mapping to make every session productive and enjoyable.
Say goodbye to language barriers and hello to fluency with proven results. Join the Portuguese Speaking Club today and discover how much further your Portuguese can go.
"Aprender é viver!" (Learning is living!)
Don't let hesitation hold you back. The Portuguese Speaking Club is your gateway to real, confident conversation. Join fellow learners worldwide and take your Portuguese fluency to the next level.