Hi! I’m Silvana.

I’m Brazilian, from Rio Grande do Sul, and I’m passionate about storytelling. My love for teaching started early when I began helping my college classmates with their challenges. However, the desire to connect people from all over the world to Brazil’s vibrant culture truly began when I volunteered to teach non-native speakers; since then, lifelong friendships and unforgettable smiles have only grown. Outside of the classroom, I’m a mother to an amazing girl and a homemaker. Sometimes I dance and play volleyball; I also love science fiction, whether in movies or books.

I combined my knowledge of web design and teaching Portuguese as a foreign language to create this site, where I produce plenty of free content to help my dear students practice the essentials for communicating in Brazil. The name of the site came from one of my first online students, who loved making rhymes and paired my name with BraSil.

I’m an enthusiast of English, Mandarin, and Spanish; I love learning languages and discovering how people think and see the world. My mission is to show that our language goes beyond grammar: it has rhythm and soul. Today, I develop my own materials to ensure that every student learns real Portuguese—the kind that is spoken and felt.

This blend of teacher, mother, and culture enthusiast is what drives “Sil do Brasil.” My goal is for you not only to speak Portuguese but to feel at home with our language.