Olá Amigos! My name is Charlles Nunes and I’m the creator of Learn Portuguese Now. I was born and raised in a small city in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil. I love learning, teaching and writing. Here’s my story...

Serving as a Missionary

When I was 21, I went on a mission, and discovered my passion for teaching.

During this time, I was called to work on the staff. Then, I needed to learn English overnight. My companion helped me learn English at home. We practiced reading aloud in English from 5:30am to 6:30am - every single day, for about three months.

Becoming a teacher

After my mission, I started teaching English for beginners - while studying languages in college. In 2001, I wrote my first book: O Pulo do Gato.

My First Book

The birth of Learn Portuguese Now

In 2006 I created Learn Portuguese Now - to share resources with Portuguese learners, and wrote more language books. One of them is: Portuguese in 7 Weeks.

Working in Great Projects

Then, I had the opportunity to work as a Coordinator at the Observer's Program, in the PanAmerican Games Rio 2007 - and in 2008 I worked as an interpreter at the Steam Generators Replacement Project in Angra 1. That’s when my wife, our four kids and I moved to Angra dos Reis, Rio.

In 2010 our youngest daughter passed away. As a way of eulogy, I wrote Simplesmente Poliana - Uma História de Fé, Amor e Esperança. Writing played an important part in my emotional healing process.