Rhaf Galvao

I’m a multilingual English teacher with 10+ years of experience supporting professionals in reaching fluency and confidence in English. I specialize in Business English, interview preparation, workplace communication, and conversational fluency. My teaching style is practical, supportive, and tailored to each student’s goals, helping them use English naturally and effectively in real situations.

Students can expect structured, interactive lessons focused on real communication and practical progress. I prioritize speaking practice, clear explanations, and consistent correction to help build confidence and accuracy over time. Classes are adapted to each learner’s goals—whether that’s exam preparation, business English, or general fluency—and I make sure the pace feels challenging but manageable. You can also expect a supportive environment where making mistakes is part of the learning process and improvement is always the goal.

I have over 10 years of experience teaching languages to children, teenagers, and adults, from complete beginners to advanced learners. I’ve helped students improve their fluency, pronunciation, confidence, and real-life communication skills in a practical and engaging way. As a polyglot, I teach both English and Portuguese and feel very comfortable working across languages. I understand the learning process from multiple perspectives, which helps me explain concepts clearly and adapt easily to different types of learners. I also enjoy helping students see connections between languages and feel more confident using them naturally. I have experience teaching Business English to professionals, helping them communicate more effectively in meetings, presentations, and everyday work situations. My approach is always communication-focused, helping students actively use the language while building strong grammar and vocabulary foundations.

Outside of language teaching, I bring strong real-world communication experience and an international perspective shaped by living in both the United States and Brazil. This has given me a deep understanding of how English and Portuguese work not just as languages, but as cultures—how people express ideas, emotions, and confidence differently in each one. I’ve also worked in fast-paced, international environments where I interacted daily with people from different countries, often switching between English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French. These experiences taught me how to make people feel comfortable, understood, and supported even when they are unsure of the language. I’m very passionate about communication and people. I use that energy in my lessons to create a relaxed, positive space where students feel encouraged to speak, experiment, and grow in confidence—whether they are learning English or Portuguese.