Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Are you working with Brazil but feel like something is always getting lost in translation? To communicate effectively in Brazilian Portuguese, grammar alone is not enough. Language is shaped by culture, context, and the way people build relationships. My name is Gláucia Quênia, and I help international professionals and global teams develop the language skills and cultural understanding they need to communicate confidently in Brazilian Portuguese. I am the founder of the FALA Method, a practical and context-based approach designed to help learners use Portuguese naturally in real-world and professional situations. Why work with me? With over 19 years of experience working with language, communication, proofreading, and advertising for major brands in Brazil, I bring a unique perspective to language learning and professional communication. My background combines: • A degree in Languages and Literature (Portuguese and English). • Nearly two decades of experience working with written communication. • Experience supporting international learners from different professional backgrounds. • First-hand knowledge of both Brazilian and American cultural environments. I don't just teach vocabulary and grammar. I help learners understand how Brazilian Portuguese is actually used in conversations, meetings, presentations, emails, networking events, and everyday professional interactions. The FALA Method is built on four principles: ✅ Fluency through continuous speaking practice. ✅ Adaptability to your professional and personal goals. ✅ Language in use, learned through real situations rather than isolated rules. ✅ Autonomy to communicate with confidence and authenticity. How I can help you or your team: • Brazilian Portuguese for Professionals – Develop confidence in meetings, presentations, networking, and workplace communication. • Corporate Language Training – Customized programs for organizations and teams working with Brazilian clients, partners, or colleagues. • Professional Communication Support – Improve the clarity, tone, and effectiveness of emails, presentations, and business interactions in Portuguese. Based in Washington, DC, I work with professionals around the world who want to communicate more naturally, accurately, and confidently in Brazilian Portuguese. Let's connect and discuss how Brazilian Portuguese training can support your professional goals.
Helping international professionals and executives in the Washington, D.C. area achieve communicative autonomy in Brazilian Portuguese. Through the Método FALA, I provide a context-based learning experience focused on real-life professional and social situations. My mission is to ensure that language is never a barrier for those doing business or building relationships with Brazil. Key focus: ✅ 70% Speaking-based lessons for immediate fluency. ✅ Practical autonomy for meetings, networking, and daily life. ✅ Cultural intelligence for the Brazilian market.
Responsible for the linguistic quality and stylistic review of integrated campaigns (online and offline) for major global and national brands. Focused on brand voice consistency and grammatical excellence. Key Clients: Magazine Luiza (Magalu), Sorridents, Geekie, LuizaSeg, and Nova Skin.
Worked on high-impact strategic projects for Brazil's top advertising agencies, ensuring the final quality of multinational brand campaigns. Agencies: Pereira & O´Dell, Grupo Havas (Z+), NewStyle, Rái Comunicação, and Alquimia. Brands Managed: Automotive & Tech: Fiat, Volkswagen, Telefônica. Consumer Goods (P&G/Pepsico): Gillette, Ariel, Pantene, Head & Shoulders, Pepsico. Food & Beauty: Natura, Sadia, Antarctica, Subway, Batavo, L’Occitane. Retail: Extra Supermarket, Dia Supermarket.
Provided strategic grammatical and semantic review for premium and educational markets. Key Clients: Porto Seguro, Faber-Castell, Berlitz Idiomas, Transitions Optical, and Queensberry.
Reviewed high-complexity materials, including major publications for Editora Abril and large-scale campaigns for the energy sector. Key Clients: Editora Abril (Guia do Estudante, Aventuras na História, Bravo!), AES Eletropaulo, Crefisa, and Roche Diagnostics.