We specialize in
Brazilian
Portuguese
You will be amazed at how much you learn, how fast you learn it, and how much fun you have!
Founded in 2007, Brazil Ahead has been thriving in teaching the Portuguese language.
We specialize in Brazilian Portuguese for leisure or business purposes and offer differentiated courses for English and Spanish speakers.
OUR CLIENTS
Brazil Ahead was privileged to teach hundreds of students in its various programs.
Some of the clients of our Business Portuguese for Executives program include:
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help our students achieve a high level of expertise in the Portuguese Language, allowing them to adjust to linguistic nuances, both in casual and formal situations.
OUR CLASSES
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
You can learn Portuguese for social, business, or travel needs or to be certified.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Cristhiane Vieira
Cristhiane is the founder and managing director of Brazil Ahead.
She has developed Brazil Ahead's unique Communicative Approach for the most effective Portuguese instruction, building on her extensive experience and participating in leading workshops and seminars for teachers of Portuguese as a Second Language (PLE).
She ensures Brazil Ahead leverages on the latest advances in Brazilian Portuguese instruction and conducts weekly training sessions for Brazil Ahead's instructors.
Cristhiane graduated in Portuguese and English Literature from the State University of Rio de Janeiro and in Advertising and Marketing from the State University of New York. She has been teaching Portuguese for 20 years and believes the best way to teach her students is by tailoring classes to suit their specific needs.
Cristhiane is fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish and conversant in French and Italian. She is also the founder of American Ways, with online English classes for Brazilians.
TESTIMONIALS
"Brazil Ahead clearly outperforms other language schools and has exceeded my expectations on several levels! Great locations, personable, experienced professional instructors, and a variety of programs and social gatherings, are available to anyone excited to learn Brazilian Portuguese. I feel very priviledged to have been embraced by the true spirit of Brazil, when i enrolled to study with a fantastic group of instructors and students from all over the world. If you believe a Rosetta Stone purchase alone will provide you with the language tools, culture and flavor of Brazil, I assure you, you'll be stuck in a one dimensional zone, and quiet frankly, missing out on the spectrum of enjoyment that Brazil Ahead fosters! Divirtam-se!"
Cher Luck, Executive Administrator- Global Equity Research, Bank of America Securities
“I have been studying Portuguese with Cris Vieira-Rozenblit for over a year. Even though I am an advanced student and speak Portuguese fluently, I found it amazing that I learn a lot from classes with Cris. She is very organized, very professional and she has an uncanny ability to pick up and discuss nuances and relevant details. In my profession I deal with foreign languages and leading linguists every day. Cris is the best teacher of Portuguese I have met. When we studied writing in Portuguese I also noted that Cris is an extremely thorough and competent editor and points out errors that others would, probably, either not notice or not bother to correct. Brazil Ahead is strongly recommended.”
Vladimir Kolesnikov, Interpreter, United Nations
“I was very satisfied with my classes at Brazil Ahead. The teachers and administrators are excellent and knowledgeable, as well as personable. Going beyond their plans they had developed for classes and material to be covered, they were flexible enough to answer our questions and respond to individual concerns. In so doing, and by virtue of their explanations of points of grammar, pronunciation, and usage, as well as some games and learning devices, our learning was substantially advanced. After trying to learn Portuguese for several years, this semester advanced my knowledge most significantly. I will certainly feel more comfortable in my next trip to Brazil than I did before.”
Patricia Rich, Write