Learn Brazilian Portuguese with a writer in Berlin.
Online or in person, through conversation, culture and literature connecting Diadema, Berlin and the world.
Art, language and real life — from the hood to the world.
Brazilian Portuguese · online or in Berlin
Your first Portuguese lesson through art, culture and real life.
A 45-minute one-to-one lesson with Alexandre Ribeiro to understand your level, practise real Portuguese and define your next step.
Book for €19- An initial conversation to understand your level and goal.
- Portuguese used in real life, without artificial textbook dialogue.
- Art and literature as a starting point for speaking and understanding.
Secure payment through Stripe. This is not a subscription and there are no recurring charges.
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Brazilian Portuguese A1 — the complete course
12 lessons of Brazilian Portuguese through art, literature and real life. One-time payment, lifetime access.
Courses for Brazilians
Upcoming courses for Brazilians
Two courses in development based on Alexandre Ribeiro's books — English and German, designed for learners from Brazil.
- A1In development
English A1 — Da Quebrada Pro Mundo
English course based on the book Da Quebrada pro Mundo: art and real life.
- A1Pilot in development4 structured pilot lessons
German A1 — Querido Heinz
German for Berlin and everyday life, based on the book Querido Heinz.
De Quebra method
Five pillars and a lesson cycle that respects who you are.
- 01
From us, for us
Teaching by people who live what they teach.
- 02
Real life
Language for the bus, the café, work and affection.
- 03
Art that teaches
Literature, music and image as lesson matter.
- 04
Critical thinking
Language as a tool to read the world.
- 05
Global bridge
Diadema, Berlin and other outskirts in conversation.
- 01See
Video, audio, image or literature.
- 02Unpack
Vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and context.
- 03Practice
Short, focused exercises.
- 04Create
Your own answer, in text or audio.
- 05Take it to the world
A practical mission tied to real life.
Literature that teaches
Books that become lessons.
Alexandre's works turned into authorized teaching material. Excerpts, context and exercises tied to the courses.
A2 adapted · B1/B2 guidedReservado
Work awarded by ProAC Prosas. Body, hunger, memory, school, transport, friendship, poetry and everyday language.
B1/B2Da Quebrada pro Mundo
Alexandre's third book. Fiction, Afrofuturism, identity, technology, Brazil and Germany, education and belonging.
B2/C1Note: covers sensitive topics.Querido Heinz
Work in Portuguese and German. Migration, memory, freedom, mental health, racism, war and responsibility.
Founder
Alexandre Ribeiro
28 years old, writer and social entrepreneur. From Favela da Torre in Diadema to Bard College Berlin.
- 2019 · PoetryInflorescência
- 2019 · Prose · ProAC ProsasReservado
- 2021 · NovelDa Quebrada pro Mundo
- Aug 2026 · PT/DE — pre-launchQuerido Heinz
Ways to learn
Pick your path.
Trial lesson
One-time payment. One-to-one lesson with Alexandre.
One-on-one online
Video lessons directly with Alexandre.
In-person in Berlin
Live lessons in Berlin with immersion focus.
Impact
Where you come from also teaches.
Part of the platform's growth will be tied to access for students from the outskirts. No inflated numbers, no empty promises.
