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 Gustavo Olstein 
 
14 August 2026
 
 
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Sou aluno da escola ha 6 meses na modalidade grupal part-time online.  Acho a experiencia de estudar portugues na Rio & Learn muito interesante, as aulas sao animadas e engracadas, e os professores muito legais, com destaque para o Igor, Sabrina, Leo e Rafael. Espero algum dia poder participar das atividades  ao vivo no Rio
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Peter Thompson 
 
10 July 2026
 
 
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Estudo online com a Rio&Learn há alguns meses. Estou em Chicago. Meu professor, Rafael Silva de Souza (em Recife), é excelente: paciente, claro e muito simpático. As aulas tem uma mistura perfeita de bate papo e estrutura formal.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Adam M 
 
2 June 2026
 
 
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Can’t recommend Rio & Learn enough. I started with zero confidence, but their online lessons focus entirely on conversation, starting with small, manageable chats and building up from there. The teachers are fantastic—patient, encouraging, and great craic. It never feels like a rigid grammar lecture; it just feels like a natural conversation that gets a bit more advanced as you improve. If you want to actually start speaking the language without feeling overwhelmed, this is the way to do it.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alejandro Javier Vegas Perkins 
 
21 April 2026
 
 
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Excelente escuela. Experiencia súper inmersiva. Esta escuela es perfecto para practicar portugués y conocer personas. Los profesores son todos simpáticos y con muy buena disposición de ayudar.

Durante las tardes tienen Rio Live, que son actividades que tepermiten conocer la ciudad y seguir hablando portugués.

Recomendaría llegar con un conocimiento básico de portugués (la escuela ofrece clases online) para sacar el mejor provecho de la escuela, pero también puedes llegar allá y aprender en terreno.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Luka Antonic 
 
13 February 2026
 
 
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I took part in an online group course for 5 weeks and it was a great experience. The school is very well organized, with flexible schedules, teachers are great and professional, the classes focus on conversation and grammar and most importantly I feel much more confident and skilled in speaking portuguese after this course. Also loved the fact that you have the opportunity to study with various teachers and that the school is focused on your individual progress and therefore may place you in different groups based on your performance. Super recommended!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jeff 
 
4 July 2025
 
 
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I can’t say enough good things about this school and its people. When I arrived in Brazil, I could only speak a few words of Portuguese. After just the first week, I found that I was able to start to communicate with people I met. After 6 weeks, I feel very comfortable having conversations with people. I watched them perform a miracle with another student who arrived with no Portuguese and whose native language was Asian. The staff is incredibly patient, friendly and helpful to the students. The activities offered for free in the afternoons and weekends also give you both an opportunity to practice your language skills and also explore Rio de Janeiro without paying for a guide. In addition, many activities take you to places not readily available to tourists so that you can see and experience the native life.
If you are thinking about coming to Brazil, I would recommend you take at least a few classes online before arriving. I was very surprised that there is little to no English or Spanish speaking people even in the tourist areas. I wish I would have done this before I came.
If I could, I would give this school much higher than 5 stars.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Laura Eggimann 
 
2 June 2025
 
 
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I've been learning Portuguese online with Rio & Learn since January as preparation for my Brazil trip in July/August and have had a great experience with them! The administrative team and my teacher Léo have been nothing but kind and accommodating. Léo incorporates a lot of historical and cultural parts in his classes, which I really enjoy. Looking forward to visiting the actual school in Rio soon😊 Muito obrigada!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Zuhe Gonzalez Romagosa 
 
4 April 2025
 
 
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I’ve been studying at Rio & Learn for the past month. I started with in-person classes at the school, and now I’m continuing with online classes. I just want to say—I really love this academy!

I chose Rio & Learn because they offer fun and engaging activities, but what I love the most are the teachers. Each teacher has a different style, and they rotate them, so you don’t always have classes with the same person. I love that! It gives you a mix of teaching methods, which really works for me.

One of the best things about the school—both in-person and online—are the extra activities they offer. In Rio, the activities include visits to interesting places around the city. Online, there are daily conversation sessions, games, and topic-based discussions that make learning even more fun and dynamic. The in-person activities sometimes depend on having enough students join, due to logistics and transportation costs, so occasionally they get canceled—but that’s totally understandable and no one’s fault.

They also have Dica do Dia, a free daily newsletter that’s excellent—not only for practicing Portuguese, but also for learning more about Brazilian culture.

I’m still studying and planning to continue for the rest of the year!

Special shoutouts:

Tomás at the front desk—always super helpful on WhatsApp and responds with a great attitude.

Dayane for her amazing customer service, flexibility, and quick response time.

Alle, a great teacher and also a talented dancer!

Dani, for her contagious energy.

Marcelle, an excellent teacher—we had an epic class about the word fofocar that I’ll never forget.

Sabrina, her online classes are incredible. I love how she makes me learn. When I say something in Spanish by accident, she’s like: “FORGET that word, say tchau—‘bye bye’ ”

Sara, always super organized and creative—she brings activities that really help me use my imagination.

Igor and Rafael, you two are awesome! Thanks for holding it down in the RioOnline space.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sandra S 
 
29 November 2024
 
 
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I had the pleasure of learning Portuguese for 11 weeks with the Rio ONLINE team, and it was an amazing experience! I had classes twice a week for two hours, and I genuinely enjoyed every moment. I started as a beginner with some knowledge from other Latin languages like Spanish and Italian, and I was already a bit familiar with Brazilian Portuguese. After a few weeks, I was thrilled to move up to the intermediate level.

The classes were focused on spoken language, with each session covering two grammar topics. They also offer homework to help improve writing skills, but I didn’t take advantage of it because of my limited time.

Now, at the end of my course, I’m super proud to say I can have conversations in Portuguese! My listening and speaking skills have improved so much.

The online teachers are fantastic—knowledgeable, supportive, and most importantly, fun! They knew exactly what I needed to focus on and made every class enjoyable. I was always looking forward to the next lesson.

I’ll most likely continue my classes after my trip to Brazil. Highly recommend!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Linna Chapa 
 
19 November 2024
 
 
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The most interactive online class that prepares and familiarize you with the language like no other.  Forget  that Grammar class can be boring here
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Dennis 
 
30 October 2024
 
 
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I study online with Rio&Learn for a couple of months now and can highly recommend this school. The lessons are always a lot of fun and my portuguese improved a lot since I joined the school. The teachers are experienced, kind and very supportive. I like most that the school is offering additionally free online events to improve your language skills in a playful way and connect with other students. Looking forward to come to Rio one day and meet you all!! 🙂
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Catherine Gibbs 
 
19 September 2024
 
 
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I am currently taking a 3 month course of Brazilian Portuguese with Rio & Learn Portuguese School, whilst being based in the UK.  This is my third time using this school having completed a set of online classes last year, and I also attended some classes in person at the school in Copacabana when I was lucky enough to be in Brazil on holiday.

I am really happy with the course, and find the school to be well run, professional and creative in relation to its approach to teaching and the materials used by the teachers.

The classes are small and all students have ample (and equal) opportunity to  contribute to the class.  The material varies between videos, general conversation, written texts, music, grammar sessions etc.  The lessons cover not only the formal and grammatical aspects of the language but also the informal portuguese you are likely to hear from native speakers in their day to day speech.

The small group of teachers rotate, therefore you have the opportunity to hear native speakers of different genders, regions of Brazil etc.

I feel that my portuguese is improving and I am looking forward to putting it to the test when I return to Brazil next year.

Thank you Rio & Learn.  Keep doing what you are doing!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Eduardo Venegas 
 
18 September 2024
 
 
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My Rio and Learn experience has been wonderful! I have been taking Portuguese private online lessons for over three months.

During this time, I had classes with several professors which was great to get to know different teaching styles and personalities. I later transition to having classes just with Sabrina as an instructor. Sabrina is great!! Very patient, fun and authentic.

I have enjoyed learning Portuguese in this online format. Not only I get to learn the language but learn about the Brazilian culture and Rio. All very helpful as I prepare to visit Rio de Janeiro again.

I highly recommend signing up for classes with Rio and Learn! It is definitely worth your time and money. You can’t go wrong by learning a language with a native instructor while learning about their culture, and having fun.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Lorilea Zabadal 
 
17 September 2024
 
 
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I recently completed 6 months at Rio&Learn with the student visa package and couldn’t be happier with my experience. Not only did I achieve my goal of being comfortable speaking Portuguese with anyone in Brazil, but I also made incredible new friends and had tons of fun along the way!

Rio&Learn's methodology gets you speaking Portuguese from day one — and trust me, it’s enforced (writing this in English only for future students — don’t be mad, Dani!). The process is based on “fun learning,” with realistic, everyday conversations. This is not a traditional academic setting; instead, in addition to a grammatical basis, you really learn through speaking, games, and exploring the city. The RioLive activities, coordinated by Diogo, are perfect for making friends and discovering places in Rio while practicing Portuguese.

As an in-person student, I had classes from 9 am to 1 pm every weekday with a small group (around 2-6 people), which made conversations easier and more interactive. There are also online, private, and immersion options for those who need a different format.

The school is conveniently located just off Copacabana beach, in a safe, vibrant area, with offsite activities frequently supplementing classes - for example, visiting a café while learning relevant vocabulary, speaking with locals in the park, or a visit to a nearby grocery store. The professors each bring their own creativity and teaching style, which keeps the lessons dynamic and fun. You’re exposed to different accents, themes, and speaking speeds, which I found really accelerated my learning. Huge thanks to Amandinha, Amandoca, Ana Paola, Dani, Diogo, Filipe, Julie, Leandra, Madu, and the rest of the team for making my time in Brazil so memorable!

I started with just a few basic words (olá, obrigada, bom dia) and within a month, I was at an intermediate level. After about 10 more weeks, I reached an advanced level and now feel confident speaking Portuguese with Brasileiros. My goal was to speak fluidly if not fluently, and Rio&Learn helped me achieve that.

The school offers great value, especially with the visa program, and I received incredible support through the whole administrative process (big shoutout to Dayane!). I enjoyed it so much that I even extended my time by 6 weeks!

I highly recommend Rio&Learn to anyone wanting to learn Portuguese in a fun, supportive, and cultural environment in the heart of Rio de Janeiro!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Malcolm&Mary 
 
17 September 2024
 
 
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rio and learn is an amazing program. it is fun, inclusive, and educational while still being interesting. practice learning learning new things AND how to apply what you learn conversationally. Always have a great time speaking with professors, they are understanding, playful, and easy to relate to! would highly recommend online classes as well as the full immersion program in Rio!  Boa Sorte!!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Derland Ellison 
 
13 September 2024
 
 
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I had a wonderful time a Rio & Learn. I was there only a week, but wanted to learn a little bit of something to make a my trip worth while.  The teachers are well verse in Portuguese, Dani is the hardest. She was hard on me...LOL. They only want you speak Portuguese while at the school, understandably so. So try to know a little bit of Portuguese before enrolling. You can thank me later. Next time I will enroll online first, then take in person course once getting there. Also, they have activities after class. You can really see a lot of Rio that tourist don't see. And you get to meet plenty of people and use the language you are being taught. One day, I will stay for months.... I hope.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Alejandra Lopez 
 
29 August 2024
 
 
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Rio and Learn is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself with portugués. I was a student for 2 months and found that I learned so much faster than a traditional online website or book. The professors are so kind and amazing. I would totally recommend!

Rio and Learn é uma oportunidade incrível de mergulhar no português. Fui estudante por 2 meses e descobri que aprendi muito mais rápido do que em um site ou livro online tradicional. Os professores são tão gentis e incríveis. Eu recomendaria totalmente!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Chris Williamson 
 
20 August 2024
 
 
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I have studied with rio-online for 4 months now, all the teachers are very nice and patient and the lessons are always fun.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Benjamin Takahashi (髙橋重遠) 
 
15 August 2024
 
 
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I've been taking online classes with Rio & Learn for about three months now. It's been a great experience! The staff and teachers are all so friendly and will always make you feel welcome.
I've been to other language schools before (for Spanish and for French), but I like that Rio & Learn feels more structured than other schools. There is still the element of conversation style classes that makes learning more enjoyable, but they do a good job of incorporating specific new vocabulary or a new grammar topic into that conversation style lesson.
Additionally, while I haven't been able to participate (the time zone is a little difficult since I live in Japan), they offer online activities outside of classes that are free to join! The online activities (called Rio Online) are offered every day and cover a range of topics. Simple things like playing a game together, to more advanced topics discussing the merits of religion in Brazil, etc.
As well, some language schools feel like the students are primarily from one region of the globe, but I've loved that Rio & Learn truly has students from all over the world. While I've certainly learned a lot about Brazil and Lusophone culture, my classmates have been from every corner of the world, and I've been able to learn a lot about them and their countries which has been very enjoyable. Not to mention, the teachers are from various regions of Brazil, too, so you learn a lot more about Brazil than just Rio. I've never had a class with more than four students, and more often than none, it's just been me and one other student and our teaching, meaning you get a lot of personalized attention and you really get to know the teachers and your fellow students on a personal level.
Thank you so much, Rio & Learn for making learning Portuguese so enjoyable.
Muito obrigado!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Carlos Azorín 
 
14 August 2024
 
 
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La mejor forma de aprender portugués. Llevo en la escuela varios meses, primero hice un curso presencial y ahora online. Los profesores son muy buenos y la metodología que utilizan es muy innovadora y hace que las clases sean muy amenas. Además tienen un montón de actividades extra tanto para los alumnos presenciales como online. Lo recomiendo totalmente.
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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