French for all purposes

"I met Paola while still in the Alliance Française, a few years ago. After finishing my studies there, she was the one who helped me prepare for the DELF B1, which was a success. She is a professional with extensive experience and knowledge, both of the French language, culture and also of teaching techniques. Right now, I have resumed my studies as a therapy, because it is a pleasure to keep in touch with her and with this fascinating language - and I’m also planning to return to France very soon, obviously."

Maria Adriana, 53 years old, Federal Civil Servant - Brazil

"I met Paola in 2016 at the Alliance Française. I found out that she had already taught French to my boyfriend in 2005 at the same Alliance. Her work was vitally important as a first contact with the language. Today, I live in Québec and French is my everyday language. Incredible, right?"

Andreia Aguiar, 34 years old, Advertiser - Canadá

"Paola helped me prepare for an academic proficiency test in French. Even though I had a basic level at the time, with private lessons focusing on text work, she was able to quickly expand my vocabulary and my mastery of the language. Paola has a great knowledge of the French language and culture and also of what is required in the tests, managing to successfully and quickly direct the student's development. In addition, she was always super punctual and very sweet. For me, our classes were very important in my training, and I enjoyed them very much!"

Laura, 34 years old, Designer - Brazil

"When I found Paola, I was living in Porto Alegre and I wished to study for the Competition for Admission to the Career of Diplomat (CACD). She provided me with all the support I needed with great professionalism."

Rodrigo, 37 years old, Diplomat - Austria

"I was Paola's student along with a small group of participants. My goal was to be able to communicate in French-speaking countries because I like to travel. I found in Paola the ideal professional: competent, with excellent didactics, she knows the language deeply in addition to being a loving person."

Clarice, 69 years old, Psychologist - Brazil

"I met Paola in 1997, when we entered the Language and Literature undergraduate course. At that time, she already focused on improving and studying the French language, but it still took me a while to choose which language I would study. Our friendship has completed our 27th anniversary! After studying Italian and Spanish, I took French classes in the initial levels with Paola at the Alliance Française, where she taught for many years, and I decided to continue my studies in private online classes. I think Paola's differential is that she tries to understand what my personal interests are and, from there, she conducts her classes with a focus on orality, because, as a language teacher, I also believe that true learning takes place by communicating efficiently and I made a lot of progress in our classes. She was always available to change her lesson plans according to my personal needs. What a hugepatience she had to deal with such capriciousness! kkk."

Daniel, 45 years old, Clown, Actor and Teacher of Italian and Theater - Brazil

"Conheci a Paola em 2015, quando quando fui aluno dela em uma instituição de ensino de francês de Porto Alegre. As aulas dela, sempre cativantes, despertaram-me grande interesse cultural e me proporcionaram uma base sólida na língua. Com a Paola, superei grande parte das minhas inseguranças com a gramática do francês, o que foi importante para a trajetória posterior na França, incluindo trabalho e pós-graduação."

Alexandre, 31 anos, professor de português - Coreia do Sul

"I contacted Paola in September last year because I was looking for support to prepare for the TCF Canada. I needed to reach the intermediate level in a short time, and I have no words to express my immense gratitude for her classes, support and dedication to make this possible. In just six months, thanks to her commitment and effective teaching method, I reached the intermediate level and succeeded in the TCF Canada. Herteachingwas keyin my achievement, and I am very grateful for her exceptional guidance."

Paula, 41 years old, Lawyer - Brazil

"I started my classes with Paola a year ago with the intention of resuming my French studies. Paola is a great French teacher, super competent, the classes follow a methodology with a teaching book, but Paola always brings other interactive content that makes the classes very dynamic. I am very happy with the course, and I certainly recommend herwork."

Mariana Berto, 34 years old, Physician - Brazil

"I met Paola in February 2022, when I was looking forFrench classes because I live in Europe and I believe that English is already the basics, so French would be very important for my career evolution here. With my lifestyle until then, where I manage a restaurant that is open 16 hours a day, it is a great challenge for me to study beyond my current classes currently, so I value the dynamic and didactic way that Paola teaches. I feel very comfortable in making mistakes, because Paola's way of correcting is in practice, in conversation, and this fixes much more than written testswith right and wrong answers. The French classes with Paola have given me, besides the knowledge of the language, the desire to continue studying."

Giovanna Mattos, 32 years old, Project Manager - Portugal

"When we started the classes with Paola in 2018, our goal was to live in Canada. We found her an extremely qualified professional, both for her training and her experience. She always transmitted the content in a light and fun way, which, for two people who worked and went to college at the time, was very important for us to stay focused on our goal. If we arrived in Canada confident to work, sign contracts and start a new life, it was thanks to her."

Amanda, 37 years old, Civil Engineer, e Paulo, 33 years old, Developer - Canadá

"Paola was recommended to me by a friend when I was looking for private French lessons. As soon as I took the first class, I found her way of teaching very interesting, because she adapts to each student is looking for. IIn my case, I didn't want to be stuck in the grammar of the language, but to be able to discuss everyday topics! Today I can say that I have progressed in my French thanks to her and I recommend her without the shadow of a doubt to anyone interested in the French language!"

Eduardo, 25 years old, Biomedical Physician/ Programmer - Brazil

"In Paola's classes I found what can be expected - technique and precision. But I also foundsomethingsurprising: a deep reflection on the role of French language and culture in the world: a social, cultural and political awareness that makes the classes much richer."

Leonardo, 50 years old, Researcher and Professor - France

"I contacted Paola to start studying French, a language I always wanted to learn. The classes are difficult, but the teacher understands the difficulties of each student, brings qualified explanations and always encourages improvement. I'm super satisfied!"

Aline, 35 years old, Lawyer - Brazil

"Paola was my teacher for 5 years. At first, I only knew how to say "Good morning" and just wanted to communicate when traveling. The initial dream came true and much more. Today I am very happy to read and watch films in French. And even after 1 year without studying, I can write this text. Thank you for everything! "

Marcia, 56 years old, Physician - Brazil

"I decided to learn French after I was 35 years old. Learning a new language is always stimulating and challenging. I met teacher Paola at the Alliance Française and I can say without a doubt that she was the best teacher I had throughout the6 years I studied there. I learned from Paola that learning French is greater than learning vocabulary, verb conjugation or specifics of a foreign language. She taught me about the French culture that surrounds the language and makes this language so special. The clear, calm, and always full-of-content classes with her greatly increased my interest in learning and trying to master this beautiful language. My affection and gratitude to Paola is such that I heartilyrecommend her at every opportunity. I was very lucky to have her on my journey. Thank you, Paola, toujours."

Rodrigo Bernardes Cardoso, 47 years old. Physician - Brazil

"I started studying with Paola when I was in International Relations college. Herclasses gave me the necessary basis both to communicate during the two months I spent in France at the time and to obtain a good grade in the French exam of the Competition for Admission to the Career of Diplomat (CACD)."

Larissa, 38 years old, Diplomat - EUA

"Uma das melhores profes que eu tive na vida! Didática excepcional, domínio do conteúdo e dos materiais que utiliza. É muito culta e super alto-astral. Para quem me pede recomendação de prof. de francês, a Paola é sempre a minha 1ª sugestão."

Paula, 45 anos, bacharel em Turismo - Brazil

"I met Paola in 2018 at the Alliance Française. I was looking for private lessons, as I planned to do an exchange program to France and I needed to pass a French proficiency test. In 2018, we started face-to-face private classes. Paola was very important in my life. In 2019, I lived in France for 6 months and I could put her teachings into practice. When I returned to Brazil, we resumed our classes online. From there, I took classes as a hobby. I had no plans to return to France, but I really enjoyed the classes and the French language. So we continued with our weekly classes for a few more years. Unfortunately, I had to stop the French classes because I needed to focus on other studies. Taking French classes with Paola made me very happy. Every beginning of class we had a conversation in French telling each other about the weekend. I liked it a lot! I learned a lot from her. And I came to love the language, watching movies in French, listening to music in French. I still have plans to return to classes in the future. Finally, I would like to emphasize what an excellent professional Paola is. I always recommend her!!!!"

Gabriella, tenho 24 years old, Lawyer - Brazil

"I met Paola in 2014, when I was preparing for the entrance examfor a Ph.D. in Law at the Sorbonne. Paola was not only the best French teacher I ever had, but also the professional who helped me the most to become fluent. I am very grateful."

Fernanda Tonetto, 46 years old, Attorney - Brazil

"I met Paola in 2014, just before a 2-year period of studies in France. I had practically no knowledge of the language, and I was surprised by the speed of learning. Paola was super importantat thattime!"

Mateus, 29 years old, Engineer with a double degree Brazil-France

"Bonsoir!
I met Paola when I was looking to learn French to face a trip alone to Paris without speaking any language other than Portuguese. The classes had content prepared exclusively for my goal and each week I would see a different topic. In addition to learning how to communicate efficiently, I learned a lot about culture, art, cuisine, lifestyle, and history. I felt confident and calm to make my dream come true. The trip was a success, and we have been sharing these classesfor 2 years."

Juliane Calixto, 38 years old, Designer - Brazil

"I was Paola's student years ago at the Alliance Française here in Porto Alegre and I have already become a fan of the dynamic, funny classes, but above all, of her deep knowledge of the French language. So, when in 2023 I needed to translate a few pages of my comic book "Beco do Rosário" into French, in order to have this material for the Montréal Comics Festival in Québec, I immediately turned to Paola. She did a careful, sensitive and transparent translation job, making the dialogues of my comic book a delight to read in French. She was super attentive and understanding with the demand of the short deadline, delivering it with plenty of time to finish the material. I still want to be able to translate more of my comics with her!"

Ana Luiza Koehler, 46 years old, Comic Artist - Brazil

"Hello!
Teacher Paola, in addition to being very dear and attentive, has great proficiencyin French,which is clearly demonstratedin her thought-provoking classes, always illustrated with videos, audios and other media. She often contextualizes the content with the intellectual production of thinkers from different eras, inserting us even more into French culture. In addition, Paola masters French at an academic level, which helped me a lot during my sandwich Ph.D.experience in Lyon."

Danilo, Journalist and Researcher in Cinema - Brazil