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About services

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I offer full classes (individual and group) for those with aspirations of learning or improving a second language, as well as individualized supplemental instruction (tutoring) for high school or college students wanting to catch up or get ahead. I teach all levels of both Spanish and English as a second language (ESL). I will custom-build an adaptable lesson plan for each student based on his or her previous experiences, objectives and learning needs rather than employing a one-size-fits-all curriculum. 

 

For businesses looking to offer Spanish or English language classes to their employees, I offer an infinitely flexible range of options to fit your company's unique needs. 

 

I am versatile in the type of instruction I offer so that I can help students pursue a wide range of goals, from purely functional oral competency to more in-depth grammatical, syntactical, and linguistic understanding. For students with a more academic or literary interest in Spanish, we can base our lessons around my extensive collection of Spanish-language literature that includes both canonical authors and more obscure, lesser-known writers from nearly every time period.

 

For corporate classes, I can ensure that the students get the right terminology and professional language needed for their particular industry. I can accommodate virtually all learning styles and am prepared to address any learning challenges or obstacles students may face. 

 

Unlike many private instructors, I sell classes one at a time, meaning you can schedule as many or as few classes as you like to allow you the flexibility to fit your lessons into your life and budget. For those who are unsure of how often or how many classes they will need to reach their goals, I can make recommendations and offer an estimate of the time commitment required to achieve the desired level.

Pricing

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The following prices are for remote lessons (e.g. over Skype or FaceTime) conducted weekly or bi-weekly. For in-person lessons conducted at the location of your choosing, please note that there will be a mileage charge of $1 per mile added to the cost of the lesson. Contact me for more info.

 

Private Spanish lesson for an individual: $35/lesson*

       *A discount of $5/lesson will be applied for students taking more than one class per week

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Private Spanish lesson for a couple: $45/lesson

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Group lesson (3+ people): $25/person/lesson

 

On-site corporate classes for up to ten students are $75/session when purchasing at least one session/week for a minimum of 3 months. Please contact me to discuss your company's unique situation and we can set up a plan that will fit not only the students' goals, schedule and current level but also the company's budget, needs and objectives. 

My teaching style

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I am well-versed in the Communicative Approach of language instruction, which stresses the use of the target language in real contexts to build linguistic competency rather than only focusing on memorization of vocabulary and grammar rules. This method allows the student to use the language from day one, and stresses the importance of maximizing class time to practice speaking, listening, reading and writing as much as possible in the new language. The Communicative Approach tends to be more fun and engaging than traditional pedagogical methods; however, I also like to incorporate some comparative grammar and syntax exploration into my lessons when applicable. Having a grasp on the language's structure gives students the confidence to use it outside of familiar contexts.   

 

What sets me apart from other Spanish instructors is my intimate familiarity with numerous regional dialects and extensive knowledge of different cultures and registers, meaning I can teach a more universal Spanish rather than one that is regionally specific. Additionally, the breadth and depth of my grammatical knowledge exceeds that of most other instructors, and I pride myself on my ability to make grammar not only accessible but interesting and fun to students as we examine different usages in terms of the various nuances of meaning that can be communicated through the deliberate choice of one form over another rather than as "right" versus "wrong." 

 

I will work to develop the kind of relationship with my students that fosters open communication and trust, so that I can rely on daily feedback about how they feel classes are going, what they liked, what didn't work as well for them, etc. to help me make continual modifications to the lesson plan. This way, we don't waste time on things that don't work well for a particular individual and can instead focus on only the most worthwhile activities. I will also work to  develop specific exercises that capitalize on each individual's learning style, meaning you can make the most of your class time to learn however you learn best. 

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