Our Instructor
Marta Afonso
Marta Afonso
Marta Afonso was born and raised in Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. She started teaching in 2007, as a Lecturer of Portuguese at the Université de Provence, France, and later as an Assistant of Linguistics at the University of Porto. She has since taught all kinds of classes, at all levels, including in corporate environments and to military personnel. Marta also spent 8 years as a volunteer teaching Portuguese to migrants relocating to Porto. This was an enriching experience, allowing her to work with people from very diverse backgrounds all over the world. She is currently a researcher at CLUP (Centre of Linguistics of the University of Porto), and she is completing her PhD in Linguistics at the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. She studies Medieval Portuguese and language change, but she is an avid language learner as well: she speaks English, French, Italian and Spanish. Like any typical Portuguese, Marta enjoys being around a table with family and friends, sharing nice food and tasty coffee. She loves travelling, reading, and playing nerdy games.
Few travel tips from Marta
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Create a Personalized Travel Playlist
Music can set the perfect mood for your adventure. Curate a playlist with songs that remind you of your destination or inspire wanderlust. Don’t forget to include local music for a more immersive experience!
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Try the Local Street Food
Skip the fancy restaurants and dive into the local street food scene. It’s often cheaper and more authentic. Plus, it’s a great way to meet locals and experience the culture firsthand.
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Capture Moments, Not Just Photos
While photos are great for memories, try journaling or sketching your experiences. It’s a fun way to capture your thoughts and feelings about the places you visit and makes for a wonderful keepsake.
Student Spotlights
Real stories from our students
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