Home – The Portuguese TEA

Learn Portuguese as lightly
as sharing tea with friends.

Learn at your own pace, , without pressure, in a safe space aligned with who you are.

For you, who wants to speak Portuguese with fluency and confidence in your everyday life.

You’ve lived here for a while now, or you want to move to Portugal.

You may know some words for coffee, for bread, for “the usual, please.”

But somewhere between the café and a real conversation, something stops you.

Maybe it’s the thought of getting it wrong out loud. Maybe it’s easier to let the other person switch to English, again, and just keep going.
So the months pass.

And Portuguese stays somewhere you’re always about to start.

If this resonates with you, you’re in the right place.

Let's make your Portuguese feel like home

A way to belong
with Portuguese

Without rigid programs, without classrooms, and without the pressure to keep up with a pace that isn’t yours. TEA fits into the gaps of your real life.

TEA is a boutique language school. There is no rigid curriculum to complete. Instead, there is a personal journey to live. You have someone walking alongside you, someone who understands where you are and what is holding you back, adjusting the process as you move forward.

Making mistakes is part of the process. What matters the most is that you can say what you want, with clarity, with presence, and with your own voice.

Three steps.
Your path.

Is this the one? The first step is to decide

Even if you’ve tried before, starting over isn’t going backward. It’s coming back to yourself.

Book a First Date

A session to understand what is holding you back and what the right path is for you. At the end, you’ll have a personalized journey.

Start at your own pace

With your mentor and your journey, you will evolve in a way that aligns with your life, your dreams, your goals, and who you are.

What our affairs say

    
 
 
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   Paulita Trezevant 
 December 28, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was my first time at MeTEAing and it was a wonderful evening.  I enjoyed having some food, drinks and learning the Portuguese language.  We learned about the things right on the table which is very help for a eating out in Portugal.  It is a great way to learn the language.
  
 
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   Jametta Johnson 
 December 18, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I love the casual interaction s around food and conversation It  feels  more comfortable learning  Portuguese in a less formal setting..We are learning useful things that we can use in our daily lives. The interaction with other students/attendees is also instructive. I also appreciate your willingness to answer our questions.
  
 
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   Soraia Saraiva 
 December 12, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. O first date foi uma experiência muito positiva. A Yonara teve a sensibilidade de me colocar super confortável para conseguir estabelecer uma conversa em inglês, sem pressões nem medo de errar. Estou super entusiasmada para iniciar a minha mentoria e estou convicta de irei conseguir ultrapassar os meus bloqueios.
  
 
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   Cathy Brooks Oliver 
 November 24, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After a couple failed attempts, I finally made it to a meTEAting with Yonara this past Saturday. It was amazing and I highly recommend it for anyone trying to learn Portuguese. It was in a very beautiful & social setting (@m8triarch.pt) in Graca. It felt more like friends meeting to share food, conversation and oh....learn Portuguese. It was exactly what I needed. I will be a frequent flyer.
  
 
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   SIMON DOS SANTOS 
 November 22, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. had a really fun group Portuguese session, recommended to anyone trying to improve their Portuguese
  
 
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   Zee Zei 
 May 1, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a wonderful time at The English Affair- MeTEAing! The class was a perfect mix of casual conversation and structured learning, all while enjoying delicious food. It was such a refreshing and organic way to practice Portuguese. We sipped tea, shared laughs, and spoke in Portuguese, which really helped lower my nervousness around speaking the language. The class felt intimate and low-pressure, and the hosts were incredibly warm, encouraging, and easy to talk to. I never felt judged, only supported. By the end of the session, I felt more confident, more relaxed, and honestly, just had so much fun! I’m definitely looking forward to attending again. Highly recommended for anyone looking to use their Portuguese in a real and meaningful way.
  
 
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   Sílvia Dias 
 February 7, 2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gostei muito do First Date, senti me à vontade, até mesmo para errar. Senti me acolhida e ao mesmo tempo desafiada para ir mais além do medo e da vergonha. Achei a Yonara super profissional e sempre muito esclarecedora e disponível. Muito obrigada
  
 
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   Tânia correia 
 November 25, 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Eu gostei muito desta primeira sessão . Foi tudo muito fluido ,e descontraído … a Yonara transmite-nos muita confiança e segurança