about us
Fun Languages Almada is part of a school network of 13 language learning centers distributed throughout the country, with over 25 years of educational experience. The school is located in the center of Almada and is an accredited institution for preparing students for the Cambridge University Exams, as well as a DGERT-certified center.
The pedagogical methodology used is innovative and focuses on communicative interaction between teacher and student (from 3 years of age) promoted in a spontaneous, natural and non-compulsive way.
The methodology and materials used are regularly updated and our teachers are qualified and fluent (bilingual or native) in the language they teach.
Each class is made up of a maximum of 12 students and all of them are given language proficiency tests beforehand, so that the groups are made up of students of a similar level.
Our offer includes annual and semester courses, intensive courses, courses abroad, summer courses, preparation for certified exams, translations with or without certification and training for companies.
Our values and mission
Commitment to quality teaching and learning, ensuring that all students receive the best possible education.
Encouraging pedagogical innovation and the use of creative teaching methods to make language learning more engaging and effective.
Promoting an inclusive and welcoming environment, where all cultures and identities are respected and valued.
Encouraging students' personal development, helping them gain confidence and life skills.
Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities for teachers, ensuring excellence in teaching.
The team
Miriam Tavares
Co-founder, General and Pedagogical Director
With a genuine passion for language learning and empowering teams and students through transformative language education, she has been an English teacher for over twelve years, having taught in Portugal and other countries. She loves what she does and is enthusiastically dedicated to the success of her students.
She holds a degree in Management and Public Administration from the University of Lisbon, a CELTA (Cambridge Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), and a specialization in Pedagogical Coordination.
As the director of Fun Languages Almada, both in terms of teaching and management, she is fully committed to creating an environment where students feel comfortable and succeed, both in learning the language and in preparing for exams. To this end, she also invests in building and supporting a team of highly qualified teachers.
Frederico Lima
Co-founder, Chief Operating Officer
Frederico is passionate about languages. He speaks fluent English and, more recently, has begun learning French, even enthusiastically reading books in that language. He holds a Master's degree in Organizational Psychology from ISPA and has several years of experience in the insurance and real estate sectors.
Beyond his corporate career, he is also the founder of Retrox Vintage Shop, a vintage design furniture store, where he expresses his passion for design and aesthetics. At Fun Languages Almada, he is a co-founder and our Director of Operations.
Marco Brunner
Co-founder, IT Manager
Marco holds degrees in Management and Information Technology and is one of the founders of Fun Languages Almada. With a long corporate career in Information Technology, he naturally assumes the role of Director of Information Technology at our school, where he adds immense value with his experience and strategic vision.
Throughout her career, she recognized the importance of language skills, not only for a successful career but also for a richer social life.
He speaks fluent German, English, and Portuguese, and also has French on his list of languages, which he studied for several years at school and now intends to brush up on.
Beverly Makobe
English teacher
Beverly worked as a volunteer at an NGO that taught children and teenagers about HIV/AIDS. That's where she discovered she loved teaching.
With a degree in Sports Science, she completed the Cambridge CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) in 2018 at International House Johannesburg, South Africa. During that time, she worked with students from Francophone countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. She also worked in Shanghai, China, for two years, where she helped Chinese students improve their English. Currently, she lives in Portugal and is excited to continue teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Marilia Baptist
Portuguese Language Teacher
Marília is currently completing her PhD in Educational Linguistics at the Department of General and Romance Linguistics at the University of Lisbon, Portugal. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching from the University of Brasília, Brazil. She specializes in Comparative Literature and holds a degree in Portuguese Language and Literature from the Federal University of Uberlândia, Brazil. She has been teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PLE) and Portuguese as a Host Language (PLA) for 20 years, both in Brazil and Portugal.
Sabrina Pascht
German Language Teacher
Sabrina studied Linguistics and Philosophy at the University of Vienna. She is a creative director and German copywriting mentor and joined our team as a German teacher, while also studying Portuguese herself.
Devon Kirby
English teacher
A teacher from Durban, South Africa. He completed his TEFL certification course in September 2020 through The TEFL Academy. He has a great passion for football, which took him from South Africa to Europe in an attempt to build a career as a professional athlete. However, this dream did not come true and along the way he discovered another passion: teaching and learning languages.
In addition to teaching English, Devon is currently studying for a degree in International Business Management at the European University. This academic path has reinforced his belief that languages are fundamental, and that being fluent in multiple languages provides access to knowledge and wisdom that cannot be found in books alone.
For him, true understanding between people and building relationships are based on the ability to communicate effectively. He believes that those who have a genuine desire to understand others have everything to gain from learning new languages.
Maxime Marasse
French teacher
Maxime completed a degree and then a postgraduate degree in Social Anthropology at the Universities of Montpellier and La Sorbonne in Paris. He later obtained two certifications to teach French as a foreign language: one from the University of Rouen and the other from the Alliance Française in Paris. He has been teaching French as a foreign language for 10 years and has worked at several academies and universities in France and Argentina.
Anna Stachowicz
French teacher
Antoinette Martins
German teacher
Anne Marie Vaudo
English teacher
Richard Slatter
English teacher
Fernanda R.
Portuguese teacher
Paula Ginja
Portuguese Language Teacher
Our partners
Partner with us
Collaborating with us is an excellent opportunity to develop joint projects, share ideas, and combine efforts across different areas.
If you lead a company or team, have you considered the impact that language training can have on your employees' daily lives? If so, talk to us. We can create a customized partnership tailored to your organization's needs.
Do you need training in a technical or specific area? We're prepared to provide that too. Just schedule a consultation so we can identify the best solution.
Our Partnership Manager, Frederico Lima, We will guide you throughout the entire process and help you define the most suitable solution for you and your team.
If you are a member, employee, or client of one of our partners, you will benefit from... special conditions in our annual courses.
For more information, contact us through:
📞 +351 212 762 596
📞 +351 917 811 678
Working at Fun Languages?
If you have training in the field, enjoy teaching and working in a team, and want to be part of a dynamic school, fill out our application form.
Our reviews
Very natural and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for practicing and gaining confidence.
Devon is excellent at guiding discussions and connecting different points of view. Highly recommended!