GoBrazil Portuguese Language School in Brazil

Welcome to GoBrazil Portuguese Language School in Brazil – Maceió, where learning Portuguese meets cultural immersion in Brazil! Our school is dedicated to providing exceptional language education and cultural experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Our Mission

At GoBrazil School, our mission is to empower our students with Portuguese language skills and cultural insights they need to travel, live, study or work in Brazil. We believe that language learning goes beyond vocabulary and grammar—it’s about fostering connections, understanding diversity, and embracing new perspectives.

Idea

Our immersion program is based on 3 pillars:

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Our History

GoBrazil School was founded in 2006 as Portuguese language school for foreigners and exchange program in Maceió. Maria Lúcia (Malu) from São Paulo with the help of friends from Germany started putting in practice her idea of teaching Portuguese for foreigners and welcoming them into Brazilian culture. She moved to Maceió attracted by the idea of living simple life style close to the nature letting go her job as a medical doctor in São Paulo.

School was growing, together with the team of the teachers and colaborators. In 2013 Svetlana joined the team to help with management tasks. Passionate capoeira practicioner she was captured by Malu´s vision of teaching Portuguese through building up natural connections with locals.

Today we are still a small team, which let us to keep a sense of community, and to provide our students with very personalized treatment, building new frienships and extending our community network abroad.

Team

Meet our team

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Svetlana

Administrative Manager
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Otávio

Portuguese Teacher
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Malú

Director
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Márcia

Portuguese Teacher
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Kátia

Portuguese Teacher

Testimonials

Volunteer/Student Voices

I stayed about 6 months at the beautiful place of Garça Torta at Malús lodge. I had no idea, what would expect me there and what I found, was what I thought, that I would leave behind...a place, that felt like home, friends and somehow a piece of family. Malú did not only give me a place to sleep, but also made me part of her world. And she will always stay one of mine!

Anke, Germany

Malú knows how to make a guest feel at home at the student lodge in Garca Torta. She is so openminded and loves to get to know you. My "Brazil Experience" in 2007 changed myself completely.I lost my heart in Brazil and hope I will be back soon, maybe even for longer!

Petra

Community Participatory Workshop in Lagoa Azeda/Alagoinha - I was working for abuot 5 month (2010) as an intern with the NGO Instituto Naturagro (Maceió) in a project called" RESEX" (Reserva Extrativista) da Jequiá da Praia. I would discribe this as an integrated environmental protection as well as socioeconomic development project around a lake/river/sea area including 17 smaller villages and when implemented helping around 3000 people (through micro-credits, creation of cooperatives, however also resettlement to avoid destruction from looding, erosion etc). We worked together with the INCRA (Ministry of Agricultural Reform) as well as ICMbio (Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade) which is part of the Brasilian Environmental Ministry (IBAMA). If you are interested to know more, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Evelyn

I was having a problem to find anything in Maceio that was not very expensive so when I saw this on Malu's house here decided to give it a try. Location is in Garca Torta about 20 mins from Maceio . There are buses if you do not have a car and I was able to use them without problem. Better for me after renting a car. Malu was very helpful as were the people working here as well. There are beaches nearby that you can walk to. There is a private social club you can use with a big pool nearby for 10 dollars a day.The grounds here are well kept and lovely and the rooms are clean as well. No A/C but didn't miss it . No tv in the rooms but in a common area there is a great large screen tv with dvd and a collection of movies to watch. The two dogs are great as well/ A very pleasant surprise for me and I was very lucky to find this peaceful oasis near bustling Maceio.

Alex, USA

I stayed two month at Malús home and all the time I felt welcome. She is so open minded, friendly, helpfull and she took me to so many places, partys and let me be a part of her life for the time. All the time she ask me to join her, when ...she´s going out to a concert or her friends and if you have a problem or you need something, she will take care. And she is a very good portuguese teacher! You can´t find another person you will feel as comfortable as at Malús lodge.

Inga, Germany

Today is my last day in Brazil and I am about to return to Germany where I am an intern in a small town called Herrnhut. I have been a Marketing Intern at gobrazil for the last 7 weeks and it has been a most fulfilling time for me. I re-discovered my enjoyment of marketing (which I haven't done for many years) and oftentimes worked overtime because I was having such a good time, and also re-kindled my love for football, for music, for the sea and for travelling as I love to study cultures. Malu's house has been an oasis for me. It's truly a house of peace and the people I have met in this house have been such a blessing to my life. In my many travels around the world I have found the Brazilian people to be so helpful and hospitable even though the majority do not speak English. I have felt at home in Brazil, especially in Garca Torta and in the company of all the friends I made through gobrazil. Whether you come to learn the language, experience the culture or fulfill your dream to be in Rio, I recommend a visit to the Alagoas region of Brazil. You may re-discover life here!

Tristan, Zimbabwe

Thank you GoBrazil for the greatest opportunity of my life!

Kate, France

I really learned a lot in my time in Brazil, made amazing friends with which I shared a lot of unforgettable moments, had some bad days but definitely more of the good ones and in the end I think I can really say that I found a place where I feel at home and which I will always love to come back! Um abraço forte pra todos vocês e coragem pra as próximos voluntários! A vida e de boa na Alagoa, não se esqueçam disso,haha!:)

Clara, Germany

Die 3 Monate in Maceió waren eine tolle Erfahrung! Der Unterricht bei Malú war sehr lebendig und lehrreich und ich habe viel über die Brasilianische Kultur erfahren und tolle Leute kennengelernt!
Ich werde wiederkommen!

Wilma, Germany

Malú was a great host and I really enjoyed my stay in Garca Torta! She even prepared vegetarian food for me!! The beach is super close and you find everything you need (bars, restaurants, shopping, etc.) in Maceio. I will definitely come back!!

Dorothee, Germany
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