6 years ago • Comments: 7
Juan David Acuña
5.0
Colombia•
10:51 AM (GMT-05:00)
Spanish
228
3,650
Spanish
228
3,650
Speaks
Spanish
Native
,English
C2
,Italian
C1
,French
C1
About Me
Journalist, Pilot ✈ Traveler
Hello! My name is Juan David, and I'm from Bogotá, Colombia. I'm 34 years old, and I’m both a Commercial Pilot and a Journalist. I have a deep passion for teaching and sharing my love for foreign languages and cultures with others.
Spanish is my native language, but I started learning French when I was 7, English when I was 8, and Italian when I was 13. I’m also currently studying Portuguese, which is an exciting new challenge for me! So, I’ve been there—I know what it feels like to be a student, and I understand the path from not knowing a single word to becoming bilingual. Welcome to this beautiful experience! I’m sure we’re going to have a lot of fun while learning together.
Learning a foreign language isn’t as difficult as many people think—trust me. It just takes practice, patience, confidence, and dedication. In my 15 years of teaching and tutoring, I’ve concluded that having a great time is the best way to learn. So, get ready to share your interests and practice by talking about topics you care about!"
I’ve noticed that many students are shy at first when it comes to speaking, but they always gain confidence over time. That’s why I always encourage them to talk and make mistakes so I can help correct them. After all, making mistakes is a key part of the learning process.
I also want my students to have fun while they’re learning, which is why I let them suggest the topics we’ll discuss in each lesson. I believe that the more engaged you are in the conversation, the better you’ll learn.
When my students are at a basic level, my priority is to create a comfortable environment where they can learn at their own pace. I believe no one should feel rushed or pressured to progress quickly. Everyone learns differently, and I respect that. I also focus on equipping students with practical tools to practice independently outside of our lessons. I’m here to help you achieve your goals—whether it’s traveling, connecting with friends, advancing your career, or simply becoming more fluent for personal growth.
I’m excited to be part of your language-learning journey, and I can’t wait to see all the progress you’ll make. Let’s make this a fun, exciting, and rewarding experience together. See you in class!
Read MoreHello! My name is Juan David, and I'm from Bogotá, Colombia. I'm 34 years old, and I’m both a Commercial Pilot and a Journalist. I have a deep passion for teaching and sharing my love for foreign languages and cultures with others.
Spanish is my native language, but I started learning French when I was 7, English when I was 8, and Italian when I was 13. I’m also currently studying Portuguese, which is an exciting new challenge for me! So, I’ve been there—I know what it feels like to be a student, and I understand the path from not knowing a single word to becoming bilingual. Welcome to this beautiful experience! I’m sure we’re going to have a lot of fun while learning together.
Learning a foreign language isn’t as difficult as many people think—trust me. It just takes practice, patience, confidence, and dedication. In my 15 years of teaching and tutoring, I’ve concluded that having a great time is the best way to learn. So, get ready to share your interests and practice by talking about topics you care about!"
I’ve noticed that many students are shy at first when it comes to speaking, but they always gain confidence over time. That’s why I always encourage them to talk and make mistakes so I can help correct them. After all, making mistakes is a key part of the learning process.
I also want my students to have fun while they’re learning, which is why I let them suggest the topics we’ll discuss in each lesson. I believe that the more engaged you are in the conversation, the better you’ll learn.
When my students are at a basic level, my priority is to create a comfortable environment where they can learn at their own pace. I believe no one should feel rushed or pressured to progress quickly. Everyone learns differently, and I respect that. I also focus on equipping students with practical tools to practice independently outside of our lessons. I’m here to help you achieve your goals—whether it’s traveling, connecting with friends, advancing your career, or simply becoming more fluent for personal growth.
I’m excited to be part of your language-learning journey, and I can’t wait to see all the progress you’ll make. Let’s make this a fun, exciting, and rewarding experience together. See you in class!
Trial Lesson
One time, 30 minutesPrivate Lessons
60 minutesTeacher Stats
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6 years ago 
100.00%3,650 
23.4 lesson average
5.0 Schedule
Teaching Expertise
Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Castilian Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Rioplatense Spanish
Résumé
Education
2023 - 2023
Diplomado en Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera
Universidad Externado de Colombia - Bogotá D.C.
Diplomado virtual en Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera
2015 - 2017
Piloto Comercial de Avión
Aviación Lupetti / Academia de Pilotos de Aviación ADEVIA - Morón, BS AS (Argentina) / Guaymaral (Colombia)
2009 - 2015
Work Experience
2014 - 2015
At&t Customer Care / Sales bilingual Agent
Sutherland Global Services CO - Bogotá D.C.
BPO Services
2013 - 2013
2006 - 0
Foreign Languages Teacher
Door to Door - Bogotá D.C. / Buenos Aires, Argentina
English, Spanish, French & Italian Teacher
Certifications
2024 - 2024
Ratings
361
Fun
387
Motivation Guru
251
Excellent Materials
617
Great Conversation
68
Exam Coach
71
Business Expert
71
Writing Coach
366
Great for Beginners
186
Great for Intermediate
150
Great for Advanced
211
Accent Reduction
91
Tech Savvy
224
Goes the Extra Mile
351
Grammar Expert
100
Great for medical professionals
250
Cultural Insights
5.0 Average
1268 ratings, 228 students
June 12, 2021 • Lessons: 113
I have been Juan's student for over a year now. He is extremely patient and a great teacher overall. I am always learning something new from him, and he makes me want to work harder to improve my Spanish. You won't be disappointed with him as your teacher!
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October 26, 2020 • Lessons: 10
Juan David is very easy to talk to and he has a thorough understanding of English as well as Spanish, so whenever I get hung up in Spanish he can confirm the expression in English and provide the Spanish translation quickly. Very punctual, professional, friendly.
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