I'm Ana Catarina, a dedicated language educator currently completing a Master's in Teaching German and English at the University of Porto. I design communicative, task-based lessons for secondary and adult learners, blending listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate with confidence. I'm passionate about evidence-informed practice and conduct action-research on listening comprehension in foreign language teaching. I also offer private online tutoring in German and English, tailoring materials to each learner's goals and schedule.

Ana Catarina Pinto Peixoto

I'm Ana Catarina, a dedicated language educator currently completing a Master's in Teaching German and English at the University of Porto. I design communicative, task-based lessons for secondary and adult learners, blending listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate with confidence. I'm passionate about evidence-informed practice and conduct action-research on listening comprehension in foreign language teaching. I also offer private online tutoring in German and English, tailoring materials to each learner's goals and schedule.

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I’m Ana Catarina, a dedicated language educator currently completing a Master’s in Teaching German and English at the University of Porto. I design communicative, task-based lessons for secondary and adult learners, blending listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help students communicate with confidence.

I’m passionate about evidence-informed practice and conduct action-research on listening comprehension in foreign language teaching. I also offer private online tutoring in German and English, tailoring materials to each learner’s goals and schedule.

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Experience Level

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Student Teacher – German & English (Practicum) at Colégio Dom Diogo de Sousa
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Planned and delivered German (DaF) and English lessons for 8th-grade secondary classes under supervision of Prof.ª Mónica. Designed full didactic sequences using Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT), integrating listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills (e.g., 'Fahrkarten kaufen', 'Grab Some Culture'). Conducted action-research cycles (PIA) on oral comprehension strategies using a vor/während/nach listening framework. Produced practicum dossiers (Dossiê de Regência) including Verlaufsplanungen, worksheets, Rollenkarten, and reflective reports. Created differentiated materials tailored to A2–B2 CEFR levels, aligning with Prima Aktiv and Cambridge course books.

Education

Master's Degree in Teaching German and English at Faculdade de Letras, Universidade do Porto (FLUP)
January 1, 2023 - May 7, 2026
Bachelor's Degree in Languages, Literatures and Cultures at Universidade do Porto
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022

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