In-person language lessons with a tutor can be a great experience, but if you're unable to find an affordable private Portuguese tutor in Chicago, online learning may be a good option for you. To take lessons with a Portuguese tutor in your area, you may have to pay more to cover their travel costs or travel to their home, and the average cost of private Portuguese lessons in Chicago is over $20 per hour. With online learning, you can save on travel expenses and have access to top tutors from around the world.
Many students who try online language lessons with a tutor are pleasantly surprised by the experience. At LanguaTalk, lessons are 1-on-1 to ensure you get your tutor's full attention and can make rapid progress. Lessons are conducted via video call, allowing you to communicate with your tutor and share learning materials, as if you were in the same room. Give it a try with a free trial session and see for yourself!
You can watch Portuguese tutor intro videos, check their availability, and read reviews from their students on their profiles. You'll also see which learning needs, ages, and levels the tutor is comfortable with.
Are you new to LanguaTalk? When you sign up, you'll get a token for a complimentary 30-minute trial lesson. Use this to meet your chosen tutor and decide whether you want to keep taking classes with them or look for a Portuguese tutor in Chicago instead. (Please note: not all tutors offer a free trial lesson - some charge 30% of their regular lesson price.)
Adelle S
Adelle S
Hi there! Do you want to learn Brazilian Portuguese in fun, adapted, historically and culturally based lessons? Follow me!
My name is Adelle, I'm Brazilian and I'm crazy about languages! I love learning and teaching languages. I am also a historian and I study the cultural and political role of the black Brazilian community.
See Reviews From StudentsMicaela B
Micaela B
Hello Hola Olá!
My name is Micaela, I'm 27 years old and I'm from Azores, Portugal :) Here to make you have a good time while learning Portuguese.
The lessons can be very informal but at the same time structured.
All materials are provided for free, like books, PDFs, exercises etc. I like to immerse my students in the Portuguese culture as much as possible, using music, sending articles for homework etc.
If you have a kid or more don't worry anymore. I love to work with children as well and I have the experience and the material for a great kid-friendly lesson. I use TPR teaching Techniques and other methodologies.
Been teaching Portuguese as a second language to students online and face-to-face for a while now, (+ 2050 hours teaching), so I believe I have the experience and the results to make you achieve your goals.
I consider myself a polite and fun individual that you would probably enjoy talking X)
Book our first lesson NOW and let the fun begin!
I am looking forward to seeing you!
Best regards,
Micaela
See Reviews From StudentsPamela R
Pamela R
My name is Pamela, I'm from Brazil and I'm ready to help you learn Portuguese with ease. I teach students of all levels and I tailor my lessons to your goals and interests, offering bits of cultural content to help you immerse yourself in the language. I have three years of online teaching experience and formal training on Portuguese as a Second Language (PLE - Português como Língua Estrangeira).
Having learned four foreign languages myself, I can understand your difficulties and offer my own experience on how to overcome them. I have a degree in Communication and have worked for ten years in the print and online media. Therefore I can also help you improve your writing and correct or revise your written production.
As for my personal tastes, I'm a big fan of literature, music and cinema, an occasional biker and an avid traveller and foodie.
Let's schedule a trial lesson! Hope to see you soon.
Jose Rubens d
Jose Rubens d
Oi! Hi! Ciao! My name is José. I lived in Brazil most of my life, in the city of Sao Paulo, and now, after a period in London, I'm living in Turin, Italy. I'm eager to help you learn Portuguese, whether it is for travelling, to speak the language of your loved one, for working or just for fun, no matter what is your level.
From day one, my lessons will be tailored to your goals and interests, to make them engaging and fun and to help you achieve fluency fastly.
I always include bits of culture in our interactions and draw parallels between your knowledge and the culture around the language you are learning, to make the experience richer and to make you feel closer to the native speakers. That is essential!
I also have professional experience in several areas, from hospitality to business consulting, which gave me a lot of flexibility with the language and I will use it to help you improve your vocabulary.
Apart from being a language enthusiast, I am really into music, cooking, and travel. I play the guitar (mainly blues, rock, and bossa nova), I love to cook Brazilian-style barbecue and unknown Italian dishes, and the last places I've been to were Southeast Asian countries on a 5 months trip.
Let's schedule a trial lesson!
Até mais! See you soon! A presto!
See Reviews From StudentsCatarina M
Catarina M
Hi, I'm Catarina and I am a native Portuguese speaker who loves to teach and learn. I like to adapt the lessons to my students and have been teaching all levels, from beginner to advanced. I have a Pedagogical Skills Certificate which allows me to give training here in Portugal and have a passion for sharing some knowledge of my language and also learning from people with different nationalities and backgrounds.
My education is in Science and Culinary and I love both these fields. I love to read and learn about anything that I find interesting. Hope to see you soon!
See Reviews From StudentsElsa M
Elsa M
Hello I am Elsa, I live in Cape Town South Africa. I am a Portuguese tutor. I love to read, watch movies and cooking.
I have been working as a Portuguese tutor for more than 3 years and I also have experience in Portuguese to English Translation.
If you would like to take your Portuguese to another level, improve your vocabulary, listening and your speaking skills book a lesson with me I am sure will you will not regret. I am patient and I like to adapt myself to your needs.
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Suse G
Suse G
Are you preparing for an exam? Do you want to improve your Portuguese in everyday life? Maybe you are preparing to visit a Portuguese speaking country? Gain confidence in speaking fluently and freely with me.
Classes will be taught according to your level and prepared exclusively to meet your expectations and goals. I provide all the materials needed for the class.
Acquiring a language is a very interesting process and a lot of people love to learn about culture or history. I like to introduce these subjects to my students for better assimilation of the language.
A learning environment should be calm but lessons should be fun and interesting, and that is how I like to teach my students.
My name is Suse. I'm from Portugal and I'm currently living in France. I taught Portuguese at a Chinese university for 3 years before returning to Europe. Since then, I teach European-Portuguese online.
If you are interested in learning a language and experiencing a culture join my class!
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Thiago C
Thiago C
My classes are perfect for you if you meet at least one of the options below:
-if you speak English or any Romance language (Spanish, Romanian, Italian, etc);
-if you want to learn Brazilian Portuguese for fun;
-if you are going to travel or move to a Portuguese-speaking country (which speaks Portuguese);
-if you have friends or family who speak Brazilian Portuguese.
During our classes and as homework, we will use interesting subjects to train the following skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking and intercomprehension.
Brazilian Portuguese is easier than you think!
See Reviews From StudentsAna F
Ana F
I am Brazilian and I currently live in Portugal.
I have lived in the UK and the Netherlands and I love meeting people from other cultures.
I have a Certificate in Teaching Portuguese for Foreigners and and I study Language Sciences at the University of Porto.
My classes are customised to each student's personal objectives. I cover both written and spoken Portuguese in addition to Brazilian Culture.
I can speak English or Spanish during our class to help you if necessary.
Schedule a trial lesson so we can get to know each other!
See Reviews From StudentsTatiana L
Tatiana L
Hi! My name is Tatiana, I am Brazilian and I currently live in Portugal, where I am taking a Master's Degree in Literary, Cultural and Interarts Studies. I am a certified teacher with a Full Degree in Language and Literature and a Postgraduate Certificate in Portuguese Language – Linguistic, Literary Studies and Teaching Methodologies.
I have experience teaching Portuguese to children, teenagers and adults. I teach from completely beginners to advanced students. I can also help you if you are preparing for the Celpe-Bras or Cilp test.
I like to create an active and interesting learning environment. I bring texts with exercises, audios, videos, and other resources to the classes, presenting the variety of Brazilian culture. My aim is to strengthen the student’s autonomy and I will encourage you to speak as much Portuguese as possible during our time together, respecting, however, your individual pace of learning.
I recommend that you book a trial session so we can get to know each other. I hope to see you soon!
See Reviews From StudentsIf you prefer in-person lessons over online learning, LanguaTalk may not be the best fit for you. Instead, you can search for a tutor on a local service listing website or place an advertisement in your area. However, we do encourage you to try online learning – you have nothing to lose by booking a free trial session. Many students find that the online experience is just as good as in-person learning, with the added benefit of access to higher quality tutors at a lower cost.
Some tutors on LanguaTalk may also provide in-person lessons in Chicago, but most only offer online lessons as it is more convenient and allows them to work from home. Additionally, most tutors are not located in Chicago because they are living elsewhere in the world. If you book a lesson with a tutor, you should assume that the lesson will be conducted online.
Our research suggests that the average hourly rate for private Portuguese lessons in Chicago is between $25-$35. Since online tutors don't have to travel to you and often live in countries with a lower cost of living, their hourly rate tends to be significantly lower.
Some students might be unsure about learning Portuguese online because they think it will be very different from in-person learning. However, many students find that the online experience is similar and they often develop strong relationships with their tutor.
Once you start a video call with your selected tutor, you'll be able to communicate with them as if you were in the same room. The tutor may also share learning resources with you (such as newspaper articles or YouTube videos) and you'll be able to collaborate in real-time using tools like Google Docs or Dropbox Paper.
Lessons are taught one-on-one to ensure that you receive customized instruction. During the lessons, your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including language exercises, conversation practice, and cultural notes, to help you reach your learning objectives.
All lessons take place via video call. Your tutor will normally give you a choice of calling tools, all of which are easy to use.
One of the benefits of online lessons is that you can learn anytime, anywhere. When you choose a tutor, simply check their calendar to ensure that they have times that fit your schedule. Some tutors may have limited availability due to high demand.
If you're new to LanguaTalk, we'll provide you with a credit for a free trial session. Many, but not all, tutors offer these for free. If a tutor does not offer a free trial, the trial price will be 30 percent of their full lesson price, allowing you to still try a session at a reduced cost.
Trial sessions last 30 minutes. They allow you to determine if the tutor is a good fit for you and get a sense of what online learning is like. The tutor will assess your level and try to understand your needs and interests so that they can tailor any lessons you choose to take. You'll be encouraged to speak as much as possible in Portuguese, but you can also speak in English if needed.
If, after your trial session, you don't feel that the tutor is right for you, you can book a trial with another tutor for 30 percent of their full lesson price.
Most students take 55-minute lessons. However, some tutors also offer the option of 30-minute lessons. If this option is available, it will be noted on the tutor's profile (below their pricing and above the 'Buy Lessons' button).
In general, 55-minute lessons are recommended for most students. 30-minute lessons may be suitable if you're taking lessons for your child or if you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice.
LanguaTalk offers personalized 1-on-1 Portuguese lessons with top-rated tutors. Here's how to get started:
1 - Find a tutor that meets your needs by reviewing their videos, reviews, pricing, and availability.
2 - Book a trial lesson. Many tutors offer a free 30-minute trial, while others offer a discounted trial price.
3 - Have personalized lessons with your chosen tutor via video call. Or try a different tutor if desired.
You don't need to provide credit card information to book a free trial session. Please only book a trial if you're seriously considering taking lessons. Tutor prices vary, and you can use the filter to find one that fits your budget. You can pay for individual lessons or purchase a package for a discount (view a tutor's pricing options on their profile).
We're confident you'll enjoy learning on LanguaTalk. Our platform is trusted by students worldwide because of our transparency. We ask students to rate each lesson, and we display these ratings on tutor profiles.
99.8% of lesson ratings are 5 stars. This is because we only accept the top 10% of tutor applications, unlike other platforms.
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