| Longueira, Portugal: I live in a semi-detached house in Longueira, Odemira district, with a nice garden & balconies. Quiet area. Walk 15 mins to the nearest waterfront, Almograve, with cafes, restaurants, shops and breathtaking ocean views.10-min drive/15-min bus ride to Vila Nova de Milfontes center/beach/bus station to Lisbon and Algarve. Another 10-min drive/15-min bus ride will take you to the Zambujeira do Mar; the house is 2 min walk to bus stop. |
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Type of Programme One-to-one, personalised Portuguese tuition living full-board with the tutor's own family and in the tutor's own home, including local visits and excursions, meeting friends, neighbours and professional colleagues etc.
Type of House: Semi-Detached House in Portugal
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Teaching Qualifications and Experience
University of Lisbon: BA Plus 1 (5-year degree) In Communication Sciences.
University of Paris IV – Sorbonne BA (4-year degree) in LEA (Applied Foreign Languages) – Portuguese and English – Culture, Translation and Economics.
I have been teaching Portuguese as a foreign language for 15 years, both in France and Portugal. I teach all levels, from total beginners to advanced plus and specific courses: voc. areas, grammar, oral presentation skills & cross-culture training.
Hobbies and Interests
Reading daily and weekly press, mainly Portuguese & French, but also English and Spanish. Writing in Portuguese & French: Learning materials, articles, booklets and brochures about Portuguese tourism and culture. Walking, music, dancing, talking/socializing, cooking, watching movies and gardening.
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Excursions and Local Attractions
Longueira is located in the Natural Parc of the Vicentina Coast between Lisbon and the Algarve region. A paradise for golf, surfing & sailing lovers and the eco-tourism in general. Walk/jog /ride a bike along the waterfront stretch with unspoiled beaches, dotted with excellent fish restaurants.
Sines : Birthplace of the Great navigator Vasco da Gama Sines has an historic heritage that is worthvisiting including othe Castle on the Forte de Revelim. There is also the World Music Festival that take place once a year in Summer.
Vila Nova de Milfontes : Located on the north bank of the Mira River, close to its mouth, VNM is an excellent visit card of the region.
Odemira : crossed by the peaceful waters of the Mira river, Odemira has charming points of interest, such as the Salvador and Santa Maria churchs.
Close to the town, you can visit one of the most well preserved wind mills in the Alentejo.
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