Your teacher
Marilisa Sato Mori is an accomplished Portuguese language specialist with over 18 years of proven expertise in preparing professionals for business success in Lusophone markets.
She's Triple-certified ACTFL OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) tester and rater, specializing in advanced business Portuguese instruction for presentations, negotiations, and cross-cultural communication.
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With nearly two decades of dedicated experience teaching at The World Bank Group, International Financial Corporation, MIGA , Global Environment Facility, Marilisa has successfully guided hundreds of Portuguese language students to achieve the proficiency levels required for conducting effective business operations across Lusophone countries including Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe and Cape Verde.
Our Services Offered
Executive Language Coaching
Intensive one-on-one sessions for senior executives preparing for high-stakes business presentations or negotiations
Assessment & Placement
Professional evaluation of current language skills with detailed recommendations for advancement
Cultural Intelligence Training
Comprehensive guidance on business customs, relationship-building strategies, and professional etiquette across different Lusophone regions
What our students say
"I have been studying Portuguese with Marilisa over several years, moving from beginner to advanced level. This has allowed me to move to a country position in Brazil in good conditions two years ago. Marilisa uses an integrated approach to teaching the language blending grammar, vacabulary, cultural aspects and language specific to my area of work. It has been a pleasure to learn Portuguese with her and I highly recommend her."
Jean Laprevotte
Chief Special Operations Officer
"The Portuguese classes delivered by Marilisa Mori have been highly valuable. Beyond supporting my language learning, she consistently tailors the content, themes, vocabulary, and context to my specific professional needs. As a result, I am developing strong Portuguese language skills while also gaining practical guidance on how to communicate effectively with business partners and colleagues in a professional setting."
Pablo Alberto Oroza
Manager Cases Department
"Las clases con Marilisa son espectaculares! Son entretenidas y dinámicas. Tomo clases una vez por semana y siento q he aprendido un montón, ya logro comunicarme con otras personas en portugués y entiendo bastante bien cuando me hablan. Considera todos los aspectos de la lengua, no solo la gramática, q es muy importante, pero también el vocabulario. Estoy realmente muy contenta y siempre espero feliz mi siguiente clase"
Ursula Romero
Writer
"Marilisa is an incredible teacher. She helped me tremendously in reaching the level of Portuguese I needed to pursue my career with confidence. She truly cares about her students and their individual needs, and she always goes above and beyond to help them achieve their goals. Beyond being an excellent teacher, she is also a wonderful human being."
Valentina Gonzalez Blanco
E T Consultant INT
"I started learning Portuguese with Marilisa in 2019 for a very practical reason: I lead work covering Brazil and needed to operate professionally in Portuguese. At the time, I spoke Spanish but not Portuguese, and like many Spanish speakers I struggled with “Portuñol.” Marilisa’s teaching changed that completely.
For anyone who needs Portuguese not just to travel, but to work, negotiate, present, and operate professionally, I cannot recommend Marilisa highly enough. She doesn’t simply teach Portuguese—she develops confident, capable speakers who can perform at the highest level in their careers."
Roberta Berzero
Senior Investigator INT
"With a strong focus on real-world communication, my lessons with Marilisa helps me navigate meetings, negotiations, and workplace culture across Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking markets. At the same time, Marilisa make sure you’re just as comfortable enjoying travel, social conversations, and everyday interactions.
Each session is tailored to goals, combining practical vocabulary, cultural insight, and conversational practice. Whether you’re preparing for international business opportunities or planning your next getaway, Marilisa helped me build the skills to speak naturally and confidently."
Alena Tjan
Senior Consultant
