WHO WE ARE

Fala Brasil is a school committed to high-quality Portuguese language learning and the effective integration of newly-arrived foreigners into the local culture.

To achieve this, Fala Brasil delivers Portuguese language and Brazilian culture classes, offering comprehensive support to the learner as they adapt to a new language and country. At Fala Brasil, students learn Brazilian Portuguese in a rapid, natural way. They learn about local customs, daily life, and the nation’s rich culture through dynamic, practical and experiential classes; both inside and outside of the classroom.

 

What makes Fala Brasil different are its innovative and effective cultural and linguistic tools. These help the learners to feel confident when expressing themselves and interacting in real-life situations, and by better understanding local culture and customs. In this way, expatriates are able to live, work, connect and successfully establish themselves in Brazil. With a unique, personalized approach that combines technique, creativity, and innovation; our courses provide learners a genuine immersion into Brazilian life, that matches their needs and objectives.

At Fala Brasil, we believe that a combination of real-life experience, linguistic tools, and an excellent team of professionals, is what it takes to empower our learners, and give them the confidence to make the most of life in their new country.

At Fala Brasil School, you don’t only learn a language. Here, you live a great experience.

THE TEAM

Isadora

Isadora

Teacher

Isadora Trindade is a teacher of Portuguese, and graduated from the Veiga de Almeida University in Portuguese and Brazilian literature.

At Fala Brasil she has experience providing all linguistic and educational needs for kids, expats and tourist from many different countries.

She is also a dance teacher.

Brazilian born in the city of Rio de Janeiro, she has always enjoyed reading and learning about the history and cultural diversity of Brazil.

Paula Toletino Cales

Paula Toletino Cales

Teacher

Paula Toletino Cales Paula specialises in assisting foreigners with varying cultural and linguistic needs, including tourists and professionals representing local business interests for large multinational corporations such as CNODC (Chinese Oils and Gás Company), EARJ (American School) , Fluxys and L´Oreal.

Paula has had extensive experience providing all linguistic educational needs for executives, directors, expats and tourists from more than 15 countries including the USA, Japan, Germany and more.

Paula also provides proofreading services for scripts & speeches for actors and other high profile individuals. She graduated with a degree in Theatre Arts, and has also published a poetry book – Rosa Metálica with FuturArte.

Wograine

Wograine

Teacher

Wograine is graduated in Literature and Portuguese Language at PUC-Rio. She has acquired experience teaching Brazilian Literature, Portuguese and Writing in private schools and, in 2023, was sworn in a public tender for teaching.

With regard to her academic trajectory, she was approved in first place in the selection process for a master’s degree at PUC-Rio, obtaining the title, in 2021, in the area of Language Studies – NLP (Natural Language Processing).

She is a professional who brings together diverse previous experiences: acting in the area of literary archival science, bookstores and pre-university entrance exams.

At Fala Brasil she guides foreigners – primarily those residing in Brazil due to corporate ties – in acquiring proficiency in the Portuguese language and in immersing themselves in Brazilian culture.

Livia Fretia

Livia Fretia

Teacher

Lívia Freitas de Souza has an degree in English Language and Literature from UCAM, a Bachelor of Laws from UERJ, specialist in Transformative Education from PUC-RS.

She also has an extension course at International Relations ( PUC) -RJ),
and Bachelor of Art.

Livia has more than 10 years experience of teaching languages.

At Fala Brasil, she is a specialist in helping expats with different linguistic and cultural demands. She is also a specialist in CorporatePortuguese for international companies and have been teaching for professionals of companies like Subsea7, EARJ and L’Oréal.

Renata Freire

Renata Freire

Teacher

Renata has a postgraduate degree in teaching Portuguese from Universidade de São Paulo.

She is also a museologist with a specialization in Art Education.

Renata has had extensive experience providing all linguistic and educational needs for CEOs, executives and expats of large multinational companies such as Fluxys, Mitsui, Subsea7 and startups such as Betterfly.

She has also acted as both a vocalist and visual artist in a variety of independent and authoring projects throughout her artistic career.

Renata is also responsible for cultural immersion experiences.

Erica

Erica

Teacher

Erica has a degree in Latin literature. She is currently doing a Masters in translation at Universidade Federal Fluminense.

At Fala Brasil she is a specialist in helping expats with different linguistic and cultural needs.

She is also a specialist in corporate Portuguese for international companies as Mitsui, Subsea7 BBraun and others.

She is a young professional who brings together previous experience ranging from teaching in pre- university courses to university courses.

She also works as a translator from Latin and English to Portuguese.

Erica is also doing a study of the origin and evolution of neo-latin languages

Marcelle Bottini

Marcelle Bottini

CEO / Teacher / Director

The Founder of Fala Brasil, Marcelle has a degree in journalism and has wide-ranging experience in teaching foreigners. In her professional career, she has developed special, personalised techniques for foreigners with varying cultural and linguistic needs: such as Brazilian Portuguese for tourists and working with major businesses like Rio 2016, Omega, Capgemini, CNODC, Repsol and Crawne. Additionally, she has collaborated with organisations such as the COPPEAD, Norwegian Consulate and the NGO Action Aid , where she worked with executives, diplomats, correspondents and consultants from more than 25 countries. With Fala Brasil, Marcelle has brought an innovative teaching model to Rio de Janeiro, based on the needs of foreigners needing to establish themselves in Brazil, as well as forming part of a growing movement that favours sustainable, socially responsible companies. Marcelle believes that a better world begins with this way of doing business and with intercultural interaction.

Nicolle Rosinha

Nicolle Rosinha

Teacher

Teacher Nicolle holds degrees in Law, Pedagogy, and Letters (Portuguese/English). Additionally, she has postgraduate qualifications in Pedagogical Work Management (supervision, guidance, inspection, and administration) and Special Education and Neuropsychopedagogy.

At Fala Brasil, she specializes in teaching foreigners with diverse cultural and linguistic needs, including entrepreneurs, investors, expatriates, and CEOs working for major multinational corporations such as Fluxys, Subsea, and L’Oreal.

She is an expert in Business Portuguese and develops materials for CEOs, supply chain, mergers and acquisitions, financial and accounting analysis, labor law, digital marketing, and startups. In addition to her work at Fala Brasil, she teaches English to Early Childhood Education and Elementary School students in two schools, as well as Geography and programming in English.

Leticia

Leticia

Teacher

Teacher Letticia has a bachelor degree in Journalism and a master degree in Marketing Analytics.

She lived and studied in South Korea and has experience with people from all around the world.

At Fala Brasil, she has been teaching Japanese students from Mitsui and expats that works for international companies as Subsea7 from different countries.

Previously, she worked as a translator, editor AND photographer.

Currently, she is honing her skills in languages such as Spanish and Korean.

Gabriella Gonzalez

Gabriella Gonzalez

Teacher

Gabriella specializes in education for different types of people, from children to executives. She graduated at PUC-Rio, licentiate degree in Portuguese language, literature and Brazilian culture. She has been working with education since 2017.

Gabriela specialises in assisting foreigners with varying cultural and linguistic needs, including tourists and professionals representing local business interests for large multinational as Subsea7.

She was born in Rio de Janeiro and loves reading and writing, which is why she organized a book club. In addition, Gabriella is one of the authors of the book “Das Infâncias”, sponsored by PUC Rio and edited by Foolk Books.

Bruna

Bruna

Teacher

The Portuguese and Brazilian culture teacher, Bruna, graduated in Law from PUC-Rio and holds a degree in Letters – Portuguese and English.

At Fala Brasil, she specializes in teaching foreigners with diverse cultural and linguistic needs, including tourists and expatriates working for major multinational corporations like CNODC (Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation) and children.

In addition to her work at Fala Brasil, Bruna is a preschool teacher and a translator.

In her free time, she creates watercolor paintings and dedicates herself to the education of her two children.

Cinthia Garcia

Cinthia Garcia

Teacher

The Portuguese and Brazilian culture teacher, Cinthia, holds a degree in Law from UCSal. At Fala Brasil, she specializes in teaching foreigners with diverse cultural and linguistic needs, including tourists and expatriates working for major multinational corporations like CNODC (Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation).

She also graduated in Fashion from UniFacs. Having lived and studied in Barcelona, she pursued postgraduate studies in Marketing and Fashion Communication at the European Institute of Design, where she had the opportunity to interact with people from various parts of the world.

Cinthia is a researcher in art and culture in their various forms. Originally from Salvador, Bahia, she has been in Rio de Janeiro since 2006.

Regina Soares

Regina Soares

Comercial Coordinator and Teacher

Regina is from Rio de Janeiro, has a double degree in Social Sciences, with emphasis on Cultural Anthropology and International Relations. She lived three years in France and is fluent in English and French. Passionate about Cross cultural relationship and entrepreneurship. She teaches Portuguese and French for more than 4 years.
Besides the classes she worked in foreign trade and environmental NGOs throughout his professional career.

Katherine Martuchelli

Katherine Martuchelli

Coordinator & administrator

Katherine, coordinator and administrator, holds a solid background in Physiotherapy and Administration, having played significant roles in both fields throughout her career.

Her professional journey, spanning diverse sectors such as health and administration, contributes significantly to her remarkable flexibility and dynamism at Fala Brasil.

Taking on the management of the team and corporate clients and students, Katherine plays a crucial role in the organization. At Fala Brasil, she has found not only a workplace but also an environment of continuous learning. Proficiently handling a variety of people, nationalities, and cultures, she reflects her ability to adapt to different contexts.

In addition to her professional expertise, Katherine is self-taught and has achieved fluency in English on her own. In her spare time, she engages in crochet, enjoys reading on her Kindle, and appreciates watching series. These activities showcase her eclectic interests and passion for learning, enriching her approach both in the workplace and in her personal life.

LOCATION

Fala Brasil is a hybrid institution- we offer both an online platform for virtual classes and two physical spaces available for on-site classes in Rio de Janeiro.

 

You can choose to have your classes via either our online platform or in either of our physical spaces which are located in Lebnon and Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro.

 

If you are interested and would like to learn more about our methodology, you can contact us via email and schedule a trial class. Please note that Fala Brasil’s administration office is only available online.

Fala Online

Our team of Brazilian teachers are located in different parts of the world, so you can take classes in different time zones.

We have our own platform for virtual classes, which is intuitive, versatile and easy to use. You access the platform with your password and your login, and all the learning materials and class content will be available to you during and after class.

DISCOVER OUR SPACES

Fala Leblon

Our location is excellent- We can be found right in the heart of Leblon.

We understand the importance of creating connections in Brazil. All students have access to our physical spaces, even if you learn primarily online.

Fala Botafogo – University

Through a long-standing partnership between the Instituto Faculdades Integradas Hélio Alonso (Facha) and Fala Brasil, classes in Botafogo take place on the college ‘s campus. In addition to comfortable classrooms, students have free access to the facilities of the educational institution, its library and spaces for studying and online work.