I am a native Spanish speaker from Latin America, but the textbooks used in class come from Universidad Politecnica of Madrid Spain; which means that I can teach the differences in both the pronunciation and vocabulary of Spanish from Spain and the Spanish from South America. So, I am not only a native speaker whose students will benefit in learning the real pronunciation and accents of the Spanish language but I am also a committed, highly qualified professional who has accreditation and/or a proven track record in the teaching and learning field whose students can learn a lot from.
I have been teaching Spanish Language since I move to Asia more than 5 years ago. I have found that exposing my students to the cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world has become integral to my primary goal of teaching a language. Students take my courses for a variety of reasons and, in the process, learn how to understand and express themselves in Spanish; but it is having this cultural context which deepens language acquisition.
I like to make use of diverse materials, such as different Spanish language learning books to complement the classes plus modern tools such as, videos and movies, newspapers, magazines and self-made handouts. I can also focus on specific areas according to the students’ needs, such as listening skills, reading comprehension improvement, grammar etc. That is, my classes are focused on the four skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), which provide the students with a thorough understanding of the Spanish language, background, history and culture and which may be used in socializing, conversing with friends or when traveling.
I really enjoy teaching young learners and adults because I have the strong believe that teaching is learning twice and I have learned from my students as much as they have learned from me, which makes it a very enrichable, memorable and unforgettable experience. My lessons are very enjoyable but also fully prepared and my classes are for all levels: beginners, intermediate and advance; inclusive of all the materials needed in class (student’s book + exercise book + CD); so that you can practice at home both the listening and the written assignments.