Almudena

¡Hola! I am a qualified Spanish teacher with a Masters Degree in Spanish as a Foreign Language. I love languages and I am passionate about teaching Spanish, helping and supporting the students along the challenging process of learning a new language, with interactive and fun lessons.

Tutoring Experience

I have been teaching Spanish leissure courses to adults for the last 10 years in schools and also private tuition. I can teach 1-to-1 for a more personalized learning exprience or in groups, which is very good fun!
I have also worked in the past with A-Levels and IB giving extra support and preparing for the speaking exams and in a bilingual primary school as a TA for several years.

Tutoring Approach

My teaching approach focuses on building your confidence and respecting your own natural learning pace, identifying your learning method and motivations. In the lessons we will practice the four basic learning skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing using different resources from my own handouts, websites, videos, music and we will explore Spanish culture, expressions and fun facts.
I will always tailor the lessons to your needs and preferences.

I can teach individualy or in small groups, which is a very good fun and helps you motivate eachother (it's like commiting to go to the gym with a friend!). The hourly rates for groups are higher but you will pay less per person as you will split the cost. Since the lessons will be online eachone of you can enjoy the lessons from the comfort of your houses.

I am enthusiastic, energetic and very patient. This is what some of my students think about my lessons:
"Almu makes 'reasonable adjustments' to my personal needs. She tries to face in my direction and keeps her hands away from her face so I can hear and get cues from lip reading. She does not push me to move around the room or sit close to people."

"Almu provides a welcoming atmosphere where it's OK to make mistakes"

"Topics are well explained and group work re-enforces that. Also a range of other learning methods, such as videos, and games make it fun."

"Almu is great: really clear and engaging teacher"

"The teaching is excellent, a good mix of speaking in English and Spanish. The course is progressing at a good speed and we spend a good amount of time on each topic."

"Almudena has been excellent. She goes along at a sensible pace, restates things when I am not sure, and uses a range of resources in her lessons i.e. listening, writing, reading, speaking. The communication with her too is excellent. Thank you."

Looking forward to hearing from you!
¡Hasta pronto!