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Are you struggling to learn Spanish on your own and need a supportive guide to help you make progress?

Do you want to embark on your Spanish language journey from the ground up but don't know where to start?

Hello, I'm Francisco, and I'm here to create a dynamic learning environment where we both become teachers and learners. With me, you'll experience the joy of progressing in Spanish right from your first lesson.

As a patient, friendly, and enthusiastic native Spanish tutor, my goal is to demystify the language for you. I want you to feel confident and fearless when speaking in a foreign tongue. I customize each class to your unique interests and needs, making the learning process as comfortable as possible. What I cherish most is the opportunity to connect with individuals from all around the world.

I embarked on my Spanish teaching journey in 2020, and since then, I've had the privilege of teaching students from diverse backgrounds. This experience has equipped me with the skills to adapt to each student's level and specific requirements.

If you're eager to learn Spanish with me but can't find a suitable time slot in my calendar, don't hesitate to send me a message. I'll do my best to accommodate your needs. Let's embark on this language-learning adventure together!

📍Native speaker/Colombian.

🎓 MSc in Speech Therapy and Cognitive Neuroscience, BA in Spanish Linguistics and Literature, and Diploma in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.

📚 Spanish teacher since 2014. Experience with students of all levels- from beginner to advanced.

✏️Tailored curriculum for all students with activities and materials that reflect the actual use of Spanish E.g. audio, ads, texts, and interviews of native speakers.

📝In the grammar classes, the students receive detailed information on grammar issues following a designed curriculum that goes from A1 (beginner) level to C1-C2 (advanced) level. When practicing, we have a conversation and I give feedback using what they´ve learned.

In the conversation lessons, we focus on speaking and listening. I always promote debate and offer necessary corrections. We can cover a range of topics, e.g., current events, culture, science, philosophy, or even a topic proposed by the student beforehand.

Hola estudiante de español:

• Are you looking to get higher marks in your next Spanish exam? ✍️
• Are you soon moving to a Spanish-speaking country and you feel your spoken Spanish is not good enough? 🗣️
• Do you feel you're learning textbooky Spanish and would like to learn 'the real thing'?
• Are you preparing for a DELE? 📚
• Do you just want to learn a new language while having fun?💃
• Do some or all of the above apply to you? (in that case, wow!) 🤩

Whatever your objective, I can help you achieve your goals by creating tailored and fun lessons that will keep you engaged. What can you expect in a lesson with me?

• Topic-based materials and exercises ✅
• No non-sense grammar points and exercises tailored to your level 💡
• Goal-oriented conversational practice 🎯
• Techniques to improve your pronunciation 🗣️

I'm a native Spanish-speaking University certified translator with comprehensive experience teaching Spanish to people from all walks of life. With me, you have a say in how and what you'd like to focus on. I use materials designed for learners of Spanish as a second language together with real original materials for native audiences curated and graded by me.

Greetings! My name is Aramis Soto, from Mexico, and I am an English and Spanish educator with 8 years of experience in the field of teaching, both online and face-to-face, and with a B.A. in English Language Teaching. I have been a Spanish Tutor in HUFS (Hankuk University Of Foreign Studies) in Seoul, South Korea, an English and Spanish teacher at an AIESEC Internship in Bursa, Turkey, and I am currently working online with students from Latin America, The U.S.A., The Netherlands, Japan, and other areas of our wide, interesting world.

We can design a plan suited for your learning objectives, regardless of your level or educational background. 
In our lessons together, we can also work on any of the following: 

~Spanish general language learning, all levels
~Conversational Spanish
~Spanish Certification training
~Culture of Hispanic Countries
~Mexican Culture
~Literature and Music in Spanish

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También puedo preparar a hablantes de español en los siguientes campos: 

--Inglés general, niveles A1-C1
--Preparación para IELTS
--Preparación para TOEFL
--Preparación para certificaciones Cambridge
--Inglés académico

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You can book a free trial session and we can get to know each other. 

I look forward to working together! 

My name is Melina and I am from Peru. I studied foreign languages at the National University of Cajamarca in the north of Peru and I got a degree in Education – Foreign languages. I speak Spanish (native) and English (B2) very well.

I will help you to learn Spanish for you to achieve your specific goals taking into account your needs, your level and your learning process. Our lessons will include videos, everyday Spanish conversations, slides and more. We will also have cultural activities such as gastronomy, music and tourism. The four skills to learn a foreign language will be included as well: reading, writing, listening and speaking, and you will also have the grammar so that you can understand the language and produce it.

I have worked with people from different ages and levels and I have helped some of them to pass international exams.  Over the last 20 years I have taught English and Spanish and I always try to do my best for my students to enjoy the lessons, have fun and above all to learn.

I like meeting people and sharing my experience with them so I hope you can be one of them. If you book a trial lesson with me you will not regret it.

See you soon,

Melina

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My name is Maribel, I'm Colombian, and I'm a respiratory therapist and language teacher. Currently, I'm studying a master’s degree in Neuro-pedagogy. Thanks to all this knowledge, I use a methodology that is 100% personalized to your needs and desires. 

I am currently specializing in Spanish for travelers, this specialty is a little different from general Spanish, because here we look for a specific goal for your learning, such as a conference, a upcoming trip or simply learning specific terminology of your area.

Together we will set a goal, and in base on that we will create your curriculum, where you are the leader and I give you recommendations. 

 I implement mindfulness, and breathe work exercises to bring all our attention to the class and to favor the concentration and maximize the feeling of joy while learning. We will use online platforms, games, videos, and audios to create fun and interactive classes. I take the time to design the curriculum for each student because we all learn different.

I’m Berna, a very experienced and motivated teacher accustomed to deal with all ages students from all over the world. I’m teaching Spanish since 1998, clearly I really love teaching and dealing students.Very well valued teacher of Spanish

25 yrs. teaching Spanish + 3400 hrs online experienced
I'm approachable, patient and understanding and my highest priority is efficiency.

That’s why my lessons are absolutely “customer focused”: 
- Grammar.
- Conversation.
- Vocabulary.
- Spanish for Specific Purposes (Healthcare, Tourism and Business Professional).
- Preparation for official exams as: DELE, SIELE, Diploma in Spanish for Business, Spanish GCSE & iGCSE, I.B. and A-Level & AS Level exams…

My classes are high cost-effective lessons in Spanish, affordable and totally adapted to your needs and time with variety dynamics, sources and materials.
You are paying for a very high quality session and that is what you will get.

No student is like another. After checking students’ level, we agree on what are their interests and needs. 
Then I focus classes transmitting calm, celebrating successes and making see that mistakes are normal and with time and patience they will be overcome.

MISSION, VISION & VALUES

MISSION
→  To provide a quality, rigorous teaching while taking into account each individual student's learning style.
→ To foster an environment which helps my students, without the restrictions of time and place,  to reach her/his desired goals.
→ To simplify the complicated.

VISION
→ To create lessons that are exciting, authentic, engaging, and relevant to the lives of my students.
→ To set high expectations for all my students so they come to class engaged and excited to learn every day.
→ To be a positive and constructive role model for all students who enter my classroom

VALUES
→ My student is at the center of each decision.
→ My courses must be engaging and interactive with standards-based content to meet the diverse educational needs of my students.
→ Honesty and integrity are paramount.
→ I do not make misleading statements in order to "make a sale" or "look good" to current or prospective students.
→ I conduct my day by day with honesty and integrity in mind, and I expect my students to do the same.

✨|Patient| |Prepared| |Supportive|✨

➡️I am from Colombia. I enjoy teaching Spanish to adults and children. I have been a teacher online for four years. I like to travel ✈️, paint 🎨, read 📔and watch series🎥. 

 I like to explain as many times as necessary until the student understands. I have a lot of talking points for adults and a lot of energy for all ages. My oldest student is 68 years old and she always enjoys her class with me. 

 ➡️ I can offer you this: 

• Nice, respectful, and dynamic conversations. 

• A study plan adapting based on your abilities 

• SLOW neutral and clear speaking so you can understand the lessons easily

. • Materials to help you learn outside.

 • Unlimited email support.

➡️ My classes: 

• Lessons guided by your interests, not mine.

• Readings, homework, and dynamic class (games through exercises) 

• Make mistakes anytime! I will help you and correct you. 

• I adapt to the teaching style and learning pace of the student. 

📌I offer two different styles of classes:

 1. Conversational classes for adults: You improve your fluency through reading and discussing different topics.

 2. Classes for teenagers: They learn to read and speak in Spanish in a fun way.

¡Hola! My name is Elena, I'm a 24-year-old qualified teacher based on Sevilla, Andalucía. I have been teaching online for more than three years, with more than 1300 hours of lessons completed.  

I believe that online education is the future of learning, that's why I have a Master's degree in Education, Language teaching and Innovation. I am also qualified by Cambridge University as a language tutor in both Spanish and English.  

In these 3 years I have learnt a lot from my students. Every student is different, what may work for some may not work for others, so I try to get to know my students' likes and interests. The more we progress, the better I can analyse what your strengths are, and therefore adapt the lessons to your specific needs.

I use many different techniques and resources: from presentations created by me, to video lessons, interactive quizzes, homework, etc. All my students have access to a shared Drive folder where you can find resources, contents and materials, so you can revise and progress as you wish.

As for me, I've been complimented on my patience and how I always have a smile on my face.

Do you want to learn Spanish for travel? Thinking of moving to Spain? Or perhaps just to learn this wonderful language? It doesn't matter! Whatever the case, I'm here to help you learn Spanish in a fun and educational way!

Hi, I'm Federico and I want to guide you on the exciting journey of learning a new language.

Together we will agree where you want to go and how we will achieve it.

As each person learns in a different way, we will take advantage of your strengths and work in your weaknesses. The tutoring is designed to improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. It will depend on your needs and priorities.

In the lessons we will use whatever resources are necessary to achieve our goals. We will use material of interest to you, such as websites, newspapers, songs, podcasts and videos, etc.

I prefer to speak in Spanish from the beginning (ELE Certified). But if necessary, we will use English (120 hours TESOL Certified). I have lived in Africa and on the border with Brazil for a few years, so Portuguese is another option.

Traveling is a beautiful way to discover life. So enjoy the trip!