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Gon Madrid

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Spanish
Native
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English
C2
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French
B1
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Portuguese
A1

About Me

Do you want to learn 'Castellano' Spanish, the variety of my native language spoken in Madrid and central Spain? Would you like to speak like a true madrileño (de Madrid)?

Book your trial lesson with me and experience how PROFESSIONAL language learning feels like:

1. Proven methodology learned at International House.
2. Own-designed content & best books for Iberian Spanish Learners (all provided). NOT ONLY SPEAKING PRACTICE!
3. Smooth interaction with a seasoned teacher with international experience (language schools, group lessons, 1-to-1, in-person, online...).

As soon as you've finished your first lesson with me you'll have realized that I know what I'm doing.

Adults ★ Ideal 4 English speakers ★ C2 on the Oxford OP Test ★ Certified ★ Creative ★ Experienced

Born teacher: good with words, people person, and passionate about languages. I build your confidence by being patient and mindful. I stay positive and use humor to keep you motivated. I’m effective because I’m dedicated and thorough.

The lessons: Have a blast thanks to my creative fun and dynamic lessons based on language immersion. Follow a structured program (based on the syllabus of Instituto Cervantes), tailored to match your goals. Enjoy a carefully designed experience, taught by an always-prepared language teacher.
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My trial lessons

Explain to me your goals in Spanish ★ Let's get to know each other ★ I will assess your level of Spanish (if you are not a complete beginner) ★ Judge for yourself my way of teaching
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Teacher Stats

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Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Castilian Spanish

Résumé

schoolEducation

2023 - 2024
Master in Teaching - Languages, Secondary and Trade School
Universidad de Salamanca - Salamanca, Spain
Focus on Teaching Techniques, Psychology of the students, Sociology of group students, Attention to diversity, Learning Styles...
2018 - 2018
COURSE OF GRAMMAR FOR THE SPANISH LESSON
International House
Online theoretical and practical training on pedagogical grammar in the Spanish class: strategies for teaching the formal language system, how to explain grammatical structures, designing meaningful activities for learning grammar, how to evaluate proposals for teaching grammar in the Spanish classroom.
2010 - 2010
COURSE OF TEACHING SPANISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE MADRID - MADRID (SPAIN)
Intensive instructor-led on-site course within the prestigious teacher training program of International House, consisting of 60 hours of theory and 60 hours of coached practice teaching to groups of 4-8 adults levels A1-B1 (120h). Learned: didactic planning, classroom management, group dynamics, cooperative learning, teaching 1-to- 1 lessons, correcting in the classroom and CEFR levels, as well as language analysis and its use in the classroom, teaching Spanish grammar (subjunctive and past tenses), teaching vocabulary and language skills.
2002 - 2007
MASTERS DEGREE ON COMMUNICATIONS (BAC+5)
UNIVERSIDAD COMPLUTENSE DE MADRID - MADRID (SPAIN)
Keen interest in Narratology, Scriptwriting, Communication Theory and Information Theory.

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2017 - 2018
Teacher of Spanish
Independent - Luxembourg
Lessons in person to adults, in clients’s homes or offices: 1-to-1 as well as group lessons (5 to 8 students); levels A1-B1; teaching General Spanish and Conversation programs.
2012 - 2013
EDITOR/TEACHER OF SPANISH
DEKIRU - HYDERABAD (INDIA)
Design of a Spanish language course covering levels A1 up to B2 based on an animation series and audiovisual content for Dekiru Language Solutions, an Indian start-up based in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh). Accountable for the design of the program and syllabus, the creative writing of the script and dialogues, and the design of the practice exercises and evaluation. Also, taught Spanish as a foreign language levels A1 to B1 to groups of 4 to 6 children in Dekiru’s classroom. The lessons were a backup or support to Indian students enrolled in the International School in Hyderabad that were finding difficulties with the Spanish taught at school. Obtained excellent results, measured with students performance at school’s evaluation, with tailored lessons and material.
2011 - 2012
TEACHER OF SPANISH
UIC LANGUAGES - LONDON (UK)
Teaching Spanish as a foreign language in this prestigious academy in central London following International House methodology: language immersion and a deductive approach to language rules. I accomplished excellent results regarding students motivation, involvement, improvement and continuity with a creative approach to creating fun engaging lessons, exercises, and materials. Taught levels A1 to B2 to: • groups of 6-15 adults in UIC’s classrooms • groups of professionals for BBH advertising agency, a UIC’s client • 1-to-1 lessons in UIC’s classrooms.

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2011 - 2011
Certificate of Teacher of Spanish As A Foreign Language
Universitat de Barcelona and Institute for LifeLong Learning - Barcelona (SPAIN)
2010 - 2010
Certificate of Teacher Specialist in ELE
International House Madrid (Accredited by Instituto Cervantes) - Madrid (SPAIN)
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