About Melo Portuguese Tuition

My name is Fatima Melo Moore and I am a native Portuguese tutor, with more than 35 years of teaching experience, in all levels.

My interest in languages started in the 70’s, when I was very young and my father worked as a director in a record company. He used to give me vinyl records of famous artists, singing in English. I always listened to them, wanted to know the meaning of such lovely songs, then I started studying and translating the lyrics of the songs.

My father, Flavio Ferreira de Melo, is my big inspiration, for showing me that anything is possible, with dedication, perseverance and passion for your work.  

I graduated in the 80’s, I have university degrees in Portuguese teaching, English teaching and translation. 

In the 90’s, I have taught Portuguese for many years, at the Adult Education Colleges in Bromley and Croydon. 

I have done postgraduate language teaching courses, at Goldsmith’s College, University of London.

Also, I did the voice recording for the audio in London, of the Teach Yourself Brazilian Portuguese book, by Sue Tyson Ward, Hodder & Stoughton. 

In 2003, I decided to go to Brazil to fulfil one of my dreams, of owning a languages school. I have had my Languages School in Brazil for 10 years, working as a Portuguese tutor, English tutor and languages manager. It was a very enjoyable experience.

After that, I returned to England and I have taught Portuguese at Kent Adult Education for 7 years.

Now, I am starting a new chapter in my professional career, with  Melo Portuguese Tuition.  

I use the communicative approach to teaching, I allow the learners to develop their skills in their own style and pace, supporting and motivating them, to achieve their objectives and ambitions, towards their journey to speak the Portuguese language. 

My classes involve the participation of the learners in role plays, pair work, groupwork, quizzes, brainstorms and games. This is to keep the motivation and to have fun together, during the learning process. 

I enjoy interacting with the students and guiding them to obtain their best results. 

Teaching is very gratifying, especially when I hear my students speaking Portuguese confidently and fluently. It is fantastic to be a part of this brilliant achievement in their lives. 

Happy learning with Melo Portuguese Tuition!