Ann Louise Penido
Ann Louise Penido

Ann Louise Penido

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Introduction
I teach Brazilian and European Portuguese and Italian. I was born in Rio de Janeiro and lived in Italy (Rome). I live in Los Angeles. I was a teacher at the Beverly Hills Lingual Institute but I have developed my own method of teaching, and what makes me unique is that I look at each student as the most important person on earth! My method is very successful as it is structured. You receive the lesson via email. It centers around a Conversation. We rehearse during our Zoom meeting. We also practice exercises to fixate the grammar. After the class I send you a recording so you practice pronunciation. My class is like a mini-trip as we explore the cultural aspects, the gastronomy, the music, and anything that you enjoy! Most important: I focus on the themes that are important to you. I want you to enjoy every minute of your life. Yes, besides seriously learning you will have fun. Classes are creative, upbeat. Do you want to learn the language to travel? To move to that language country? To do business? To talk with relatives and friends of that culture? To rescue your heritage? To pass an exam? My first meeting with you is to figure out your goal, your pace, your interests. Then I design the class so that every second you are moving forward in your understanding and speaking skills. Along the way you are laughing and getting insights into the culture. You are the star of the show. Students are surprised when the class is over as they don't feel time pass so entertained they are, and they can't wait to the next one. I enjoy communicating with people from all cultures and helping them discover the beauty and the treasures of a new culture that I know so well. Besides being a teacher I am an author and worked several years as a filmmaker, the last 4 years I worked at Netflix. I also worked as the interpreter for the First Ladies of Africa when they came to Los Angeles for the First Ladies of Africa Health Summit ( I interpreted for the First Ladies of Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique ( Portuguese) and Cameroon ( French)). I love travelling! Teaching provides me the same sensation of travelling. So you, the student will be travelling with me, the best possible guide to the very best of each culture. I have a broad range of interests, cooking, art, cinema, literature, sports, science, wellness, politics, history, you name it! Plus I love people! I enjoy getting to know someone and enriching their lives with culture. You come have a class with me and you leave infused with tremendous joy.
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16 years in business

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Sharon M.
Apr 20, 2020
I thoroughly enjoy my work and weekly sessions with Anna. We laugh a lot and enjoy getting to know one another while practicing speaking in Portuguese. She tailors the lessons to my level and needs and will also make lessons on a topic I request.
Ann Louise Penido's reply
Parabéns Sharon for being such a hard worker! Your goal is to speak with the relatives of your daughter in law in Brazil and after a few structural classes we are now at the stage where we are putting all in practice with 3-way phone calls to Brazil. I am excited with your progress!
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Rachel S.
Dec 29, 2019
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Anna has been my tutor for almost a year now, and it has truly been a pleasure working with her. She is an extremely kind, patient, and encouraging instructor. Our conversations are always so enjoyable and educational. Working with her has helped me to expand my Portuguese vocabulary, speak with more confidence, and learn more about the Brazilian culture. Anna is not just a great teacher, but also a great friend. I highly recommend working her!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • Intermediate • Intermediate • Full literacy • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the portuguese tutor

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Robert G.
Feb 19, 2019
I am fortunate to be learning Portuguese with Ms. Penido. She builds her lessons around topics that are interesting to individual students. This approach has been particularly helpful for me.
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Belinda T.
Jan 18, 2019
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Ann is a highly skilled and intuitive teacher who works hard to personalize every lesson based on my own interests and the environment I will be stepping into in Brazil. She is helping me understand not just the language but also the culture behind it. I could not be more delighted with the progress I have made and the fun I've had doing it:)

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Full literacy • 60 minutes • I travel to the portuguese tutor

Ann Louise Penido's reply
Obrigada Belinda! You are funny and creative and I am so happy you are having fun while working really hard. I am proud of your progress. You are a delight to teach!
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Laura F.
Apr 6, 2014
Ann is an amazing tutor and person; her lessons are such an enriching and joyful experience because you really get to learn both Portuguese and some of the colorful and playful aspects of the Brazilian life, narrated by a truly passionate woman. She makes learning such a fun process!
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