“I met Larissa in October 2025, under pressure: I needed 95 points for European universities and 100 for American ones, and I had until February 2026. On my first attempt, after only 20 days of preparation, I scored 91/120. On the second, I reached 94/120. There were moments when I was about to give up, and Larissa kept me going. She told me what to study, pointed me to the best materials and was always by my side. Then came the biggest challenge: in January 2026, the test format changed completely. With the deadline closing in, I had to take the test in the new format and still reach my score. Larissa was already ahead of it: she simulated the new model before the official change and prepared me for what was coming. In February, I scored 5/6 (100/120), with a MyBest® of 5.5/6 (110/120). Gaining the points I was missing in 11 days, with a completely redesigned test and the deadline at its limit, is something that only happens when you have someone by your side who doesn’t give up on you. I’m immensely grateful to her for making it possible for me to reach my applications, Bocconi and NYU, with my score in hand, on time, calm and confident. I recommend her to everyone, without hesitation.”
Gabrielle Flaquer
5/6 on the new TOEFL, in time for Bocconi and NYU
“From our very first lesson, she showed an impressive ability to identify my needs and immediately put together a clear, focused development plan. Throughout our journey, she gave me constant, objective and practical feedback. Instead of feeling tiring, the lessons were engaging, and I could clearly see my progress after each one.
My goal was to apply to an Executive MBA program that required a TOEFL score. We dedicated one month to intensive preparation for the exam, systematically analyzing practice tests. On test day, the preparation she gave me made me feel completely calm and confident. In the end, I scored 115 out of 120, a result that exceeded my expectations.”
Fabio Canevaloro
115/120 for an Executive MBA
“I highly recommend Larissa to anyone preparing for the TOEFL. She has extensive experience with the exam and knows exactly how to teach the strategies you need to do well. Every lesson was practical, well structured and tailored to my needs, which made my preparation much more effective.
One of the things I appreciated most was how she made the TOEFL feel far less intimidating. She showed me that it isn’t an impossible test, just an exam with its own format and strategies. Once you understand how it works, it becomes much easier to face, and Larissa is the perfect person to teach you that.
She helped me not only improve my English but also feel much more confident using it. Thanks to her guidance, I scored 108, more than I needed, and I was accepted to every university I applied to. I’m very grateful for all of Larissa’s support throughout the process.”
Ana Luiza Brito
108 and accepted by every university she applied to
“Larissa was essential in helping me achieve my dream of doing my master’s at the University of Chicago, in the United States. I scored 106/120 on the TOEFL and got a perfect 30/30 on the writing section, thanks to her teaching method and her knowledge of the test. I was accepted to 9 universities in the United States (UC Berkeley, Boston University, Duke University, Georgetown University, Northwestern University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago and University of Virginia) and was able to choose the one I had always wanted. Larissa definitely played a key role in this process. I highly recommend her!”
Rodolfo Pavanelli
106/120 and a master's at the University of Chicago
“Larissa was, without a doubt, one of the best teachers I’ve ever had! Beyond her incredible teaching, she also helped me a lot on the emotional side, always encouraging me and making me believe I could do well on the test. And so I did: I scored 112 out of 120! If it weren’t for her, I honestly don’t think I would have done so well. She is wonderful and passionate about what she does. I can’t recommend her enough!”
Beatriz Uehara
112/120 on the TOEFL
“Larissa helped me a lot with my TOEFL preparation. Her lessons were essential for improving the quality of my English while also learning the structure of the test. With her help, I lost my fear of speaking English and gained confidence for the writing section. The result was an 11-point improvement on the TOEFL after two months of preparation lessons.”
Danilo Bertazzi
+11 points in two months of lessons
“Taking lessons with Larissa was an exceptional experience for my development in English. Besides helping me a great deal with everyday communication, she played a key role in my TOEFL preparation and in reaching my score. Her teaching method is clear, welcoming and motivating. The patience, dedication and persistence she showed me made all the difference and helped me stay focused and confident throughout my studies. I’m very grateful for all her support, and I recommend her lessons to anyone who truly wants to improve their English.”
Hannah Lauher
Target score reached with focus and confidence
“Larissa was my TOEFL prep teacher in the first months of 2018! On top of her academic excellence, she has an incredible way of teaching! We used a variety of tools and teaching methods that helped me develop my English and prepare for the TOEFL. I got into the university I wanted, with a great score, thanks to all her dedication, effort and availability!”
Luisa Marques
Accepted to the university she wanted
“Larissa was my TOEFL prep teacher in 2017! I had known her for a long time before that, and even so she surprised me with her excellent teaching and incredible professionalism. Every week there were new ways to learn and prepare for the exam, which made the lessons always very productive. I got an excellent score on the exam, which would not have been possible without her support and commitment. I always recommend her!”
Clara Dorigo
An excellent TOEFL score