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Spanish lessons in the ZüriUnterland for teenagers and adults
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¡Hola! I am here to help you achieve your language learning goals. I am a native speaker of Spanish with a bachelor's degree in Spanish and a doctorate in Linguistics from the University of Manchester, where I carried out research in Second Language Acquisition. An enthusiastic language learner myself, I enjoy finding new, effective ways to teach and learn languages. With 20 years of experience working with teenagers and adults, I am happy to support you through your journey, no matter if you're a beginner or an experienced learner who needs practice.
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  • Around Wülflingen (Kreis 6), Switzerland
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About Me
I was born in Chile and lived there until 2013. After that, I moved to the UK, then to Germany, and now I live in Switzerland. Since 2007, I have taught Spanish in schools, universities, and as a private tutor. Second language acquisition has always fascinated me, and I firmly believe that anyone can master a new language, regardless of age.
In my classes, I help you develop all your language skills (reading, speaking, listening, and writing). Language content is taught within a specific context or task. You can also suggest topics for us to cover or to work on a particular aspect of language: grammar, vocabulary, or pronunciation.
Education
B.Ed. in Spanish, 2007, University of Concepción, Chile
MA in Applied Linguistics, 2011, University of Concepción, Chile
PhD in Linguistics, 2018, University of Manchester, United Kingdom.
Experience / Qualifications
Twenty years of teaching experience in schools and universities, along with research publications on second language acquisition.
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Spanish
German
Skills
Spanish for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
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