All you'll ever need to become
Brazilian!
Welcome to Português de Verdade!
Stop being a silent observer at the table. Learn Brazilian Portuguese with the confidence to express your true personality. No more memorizing random sentences—just real, meaningful language that makes you feel at home.
Choose how you want to start your journey today.
A course that helps you connect —with people, culture, and real Portuguese.
This course is about building autonomy, not just repeating scripts. Instead of fighting with “dusty” grammar rules or mechanical apps that don’t translate to real life, you’ll follow a curriculum designed like building blocks—we call them Chunks.
Each lesson introduces language through real-life situations—think of them as practical missions designed to help you build the “motor” of your autonomy so you can express your thoughts without relying on scripted lines.
- No memorizing random sentences that lead to the "illusion of learning".
- No boring, hard-to-follow grammar lessons.
- Perfect for those who want to be a participant in life, not just an observer.
Why this is different than anything you've ever stumbled upon
Lexical Approach
Instead of memorizing disconnected vocabulary or grammar rules, you’ll learn Portuguese through chunks—real word combinations and expressions that Brazilians actually use. You’ll absorb the structure of the language in context, so you can build your own sentences with confidence and clarity.
How to “Live Brazilian”
You won’t just learn how to speak Portuguese—you’ll learn how to live Brazilian. Through our conversations, you’ll get to know how Brazilians think, what they care about, what they enjoy, and how they go about their day-to-day lives. It’s a cultural immersion that helps you truly merge with the language and feel at home in it.
Finding Your Voice in Portuguese
You’re not here to repeat phrases—you’re here to own the language. Little by little, you’ll build a strong foundation and gain the tools to express your ideas naturally and confidently in Portuguese. Plus, you’ll get access to interactive quizzes through an app, so you can review and reinforce what you’ve learned—even with a busy schedule.
How is our program helping people from all over the world to learn Portuguese?
The language course was very helpful for me, especially in working on my pronunciation. This is much easier to do through personal contact with Vivi than it would be through an app, for example. Vivi is always nice and helpful when you have questions and explains them clearly. I can only recommend her.
Alwin R. Germany
What Vivian does, in her very charismatic manner, is make learning language fun. It's not your typical classroom style, rigid and boring learning. It's day to day Português that'll turn a gringo or gringa into a brasileiro or brasileira; a latina Cinderella, if you will.
Alex P. The UK
After I did some trial classes with different teachers, I came across Vivian. Her classes are so much better and more structured than the others I tried. You start by learning how to pronounce letters, which makes so much sense! It took us two lessons to go through these, but it made the next classes so much easier! Vivian is always positive and encouraging in the classes. I would definitely recommend her classes!
Kimberly V. The Netherlands
I have been struggling to learn Português for nearly 2 years. I have tried different online apps, but I was not consistent, and these apps were not tailored to my specific needs. I felt that most of the apps that I came across had a tag that read "one size fits all." However, now that I am learning Portuguese from Vivi, I understand Português so much better than before. Vivi understands her students and is very patient with them. She has a personal approach and a style of teaching that works!
Yvette C. The United States
I started lessons with Vivian to prepare for a trip to Brazil to meet the in-laws, and I couldn’t be more grateful for her help. She is incredibly patient, always taking the time to explain things clearly and encouraging me every step of the way despite my often-poor pronunciations. It’s not only her Portuguese but her English that is amazing, which really helps with understanding the content as she provides not just the words but the context. Thanks to her, I feel much more confident speaking Portuguese! I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn the language. Obrigado!
Liam T. Australia
I’ve been taking Portuguese lessons with Vivian for almost a year and a half now, and I couldn’t be happier or more impressed with her teaching style. I’ve tried apps in the past like Duolingo — which are great for building vocabulary — but they don’t teach you how to actually hold conversations in real-life situations. Vivian does exactly that. Her classes help you sound less like a gringo and more like a verdadeiro brasileiro. She breaks things down in a way that’s easy to understand, and she makes every lesson fun, engaging, and encouraging. Learning Portuguese with Vivian has been one of the best decisions I’ve made, and I’m truly grateful for how far I’ve come because of her.
Demauriae G. The United States
I was struggling to communicate with my Brazilian partner and his family in Portuguese. Then I started online classes with Vivian from the minor level of portuguese. From very first day of learning with her, I can see my progress in learning until now (less than 2.5 months) because I can speak full sentences, write them down and read in Portuguese. She is not just a teacher, she is my best friend and a sister to me. Thanks to her now I have the confidence to speak with my partner and my in-laws in Portuguese. I would recommend this class for anyone who wants to learn and speak Portuguese with fun.
Hiruni L. Sri Lanka
Meet Your Teacher
I’m Vivian, and I created Português de Verdade because I believe in the power of language to connect people.
Growing up, I lived with the silence of a “language gap.” My grandparents were immigrants who arrived in Brazil in the ’50s. Even though we shared a home, I didn’t know their songs, I didn’t get their jokes, and I didn’t know their story.
Today, that gap has become a wall. My grandmother now has dementia; she has forgotten her Portuguese and returned entirely to her native tongue. Because I never learned her language, I can no longer understand a single word she says.
I tell you this because I know that the cost of waiting is too high. I created Português de Verdade so you never have to experience that specific kind of silence. I want to give you the keys to connection while the door is still open.
My mission is to give you the autonomy to express yourself freely, so you can stop being a “guest” and start feeling like one of us—before those precious memories become unreachable.
Stop Feeling Left Out.Start Speaking Like a Brazilian.
15-second viral hacks leave you with two frustrating choices: sounding like a confused "slang machine," or freezing up in total silence.
It’s time to change this for good.
The "Viral Content" TrapThe Viral Delusion
You’ve been wasting time on 15-second videos of teachers focusing on dances and 'hacks' designed for views, not fluency. The result? You’re still incapable of holding a real conversation.
The Silent, Isolated Observer
While family and friends bond around the table, you sit like a silent statue. Armed only with isolated words and no cultural depth, you feel awkward, inadequate, and completely left out.
The Panicked Translator
You freeze when someone speaks. Desperately translating word-for-word, you’re always a step behind. Algorithms trained you to pass quizzes, not a system that shows you how real Brazilians actually talk.
Português de VerdadeReal Fluency, Real Power
Ditch the gimmicks for a professional engine. Master language "Chunks"—the building blocks that give you the real-world power to build sentences without second-guessing.
The Deeply Connected Insider
Imagine your Brazilian friends and family smiling back as you effortlessly tell a story. You’re no longer just "in the room"—you’re a magnetic part of the group. You finally get them, and they get you.
True Belonging at the Table
Stop translating and start living. Catch the fast jokes at the Sunday churrasco and flow with the natural rhythm. You’re no longer an outsider taking a test—you belong here.
You don't have to be the silent observer anymore. It's time to claim your seat at the table. Choose the path that fits your learning style:
The Video Experience
Master the "Chunks" and the invisible codes of the language on your own schedule. Get full access to the professional system that gets you speaking from day one.
The Private Mentorship
Get 1:1 guidance, personalized feedback, and direct accountability. Let's work together to break your speaking barrier and get you effortlessly connected.
Questions, feedback, or just want to say hello?
Contact me and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!
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