Bio
I am María, a Spanish as a Foreign language teacher (ELE) born in 1980 in a small city in the north of Spain, Burgos.
Since I was a child my dream was to be a teacher and to learn new languages in order to travel the world. I am very lucky because I am living my dream.
I have a lot of experience teaching in different European countries where I could develop my passion which is teaching Spanish and sharing the Spanish culture.
I always loved learning new languages and experiencing new cultures. My years learning foreign languages and living as an expatriate in different countries help me understand what my students go through when trying to learn Spanish. After few years teaching French and English I discovered my true path: spread my own language and culture, the reason why I started my career as a foreign language teacher training with Instituto Cervantes (Dublin).
I have taught Spanish to students of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds, at all levels. I love teaching Spanish and I notice repeatedly that my own learning continues as each day I find new ways to approach the different learning styles of my students.
Teaching method
- I offer comprehensive Spanish language courses aimed at developing the students’ ability to understand, speak, read and write in Spanish.
- I use the communicative method (focuses on a language as a medium of communication; recognizing that all communication has a social purpose – learner has something to say or find out) and the task-based language learning (focuses on the use of authentic language and on asking students to do meaningful tasks using the target language. Such tasks can include visiting a doctor, conducting an interview, or calling customer service for help).
- All my lessons are a combination of the 4 abilities no matter which one is your level: reading, writing, listening and speaking from the beginning.
Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language by:
