Belén Cañizares Espadafor

As a Spanish tutor, I possess the following qualities that make me effective:
- Native Spanish speaker: Being a native Spanish speaker, I have a deep understanding of the language and can provide accurate pronunciation and grammar guidance.
- Fun and interactive lessons: I incorporate games, art, and other engaging activities to make learning Spanish enjoyable.
- Personalised lessons: I can customise the lessons to suit the student's needs and goals.
- Experience: I have been working as a private tutor since 2018, which has given me experience working with students of all levels, from beginners to intermediate.
- Patience: I possess the patience required to teach a foreign language, which is essential for helping students learn at their own pace.
- Good communication: I have effective communication skills, which are necessary for explaining key language concepts, patterns, and ideas in relatable ways.
- Resourcefulness: I am resourceful and can provide additional materials and resources to supplement the lessons.
- Dedication: I am dedicated to helping my students achieve their goals and improve their Spanish skills.

My online Spanish tutoring classes last for 60 minutes and are designed to be fun, interactive, and productive. During the lessons, I use a variety of formats such as games, art, music and other engaging activities to make learning Spanish enjoyable. I cover a range of topics including grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversation skills. I use a variety of teaching techniques to make the lessons engaging and effective. Here are some of the techniques I use:

- One-on-one teaching: I use a one-on-one method of teaching, which has many benefits, including personalised attention and customised lessons.
- I use task-based instruction to help students learn Spanish in a practical way.
- I prioritise true Spanish reading materials to help students improve their reading skills in a meaningful manner.
- I use technology to enhance learning, such as sharing learning resources with students using Google Docs, YouTube, etc.
- I aim to use the Direct Method of learning, which involves teaching entirely in Spanish, only using English when absolutely necessary in order to get the student used to interacting in Spanish.