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Language courses in Spanish, English and Catalan for all ages
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My name is Laia and I am a student from Spain studying a MA in political science in Brussels. Therefore, my mother tongue is Spanish and Catalan. Moreover, I've had the opportunity to live and study abroad in countries like the United States, Germany and France and I have achieved the C2 level in english (Cambridge title), and the basic levels in French and German. I really like teaching languages since I believe learning idioms is a really useful skill and I can totally adapt to every type of class that the student desires (it can be online or at home, I could focus more on Speaking or the desired area, and I could also teach more than one student at a time).
I have taught english to kids before and I really enjoy the experience of seeing people develop an interest for the Spanish/Catalan culture.
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I am really flexible with the classes and can adapt to the method of teaching that you feel more comfortable with. I could prepare paper activities or laptop activities, always trying to make learning a language the most enjoyable as possible! Don't doubt to contact me if you have any questions!
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  • Around Ixelles-Elsene, Belgium
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About Me
I am a 21 year old student that easily adapts to every kind of environment. I am really responsible and have a lot of patience. Also, I am really talkative so do not worry, even if you are a bit shy there would not be any awkward silences and there would always be a subject to talk about to practice the speaking part!
I love helping people, specifically helping them to learn new skills that could be useful for their future.
Furthermore, I am really family oriented and outgoing.
Education
Exchange year in the United States (Senior Year) - Northridge High School [ 02/08/2017 – 07/06/2018 ]
Title of Bachillerato (Secondary eduaction) - Col·legi diocesà sagrada família [ 09/2018 – 04/06/2019 ]
BA Global Studies - Universidad de Salamanca [ 09/2019 – 21/05/2022 ]
MA Political science - VUB [ current ]
Experience / Qualifications
I have never had the chance to work due to my studies and the lack of time. But this has taught me to be really hard working and generated a strong aim to pursue my degree. Now that my schedule is more flexible I would love to earn some money doing a thing that I love which is to teach a language. On the other hand, I have taught english to kids before on my free time during summer.
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Spanish
Catalan
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School
Spanish for adults
English for adults
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(GMT -04:00)
New York
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