About Ines
Hey there, lovely folks! I am Ines. I am thrilled to be here, sharing my love for languages and teaching with all of you. Picture this: a language enthusiast, passionate about education, languages and cultural exchange. My journey into the linguistic realm began nine years ago, when I embarked on a mesmerising cultural exchange in Chile. Since then, it has been a whirlwind of adventures, from teaching Italian to immigrant communities in Italy to arranging English classes amidst the vibrant hustle and bustle of China. And now? I am soaking up the sun in beautiful Spain, where I completed my Doctorate in Languages and Cultures.
Let us talk teaching. What do I teach? I teach Italian, Spanish and Chinese Mandarin. For me, it is not just a job, it is my calling. I see each student as a unique and precious gem waiting to sparkle. That is why I infuse my lessons with boundless creativity, aiming to make learning an exhilarating journey filled with laughter and discovery. Whether we are conjugating verbs or unravelling the mysteries of syntax, you can bet we will do it with a dash of light heartedness.
So, buckle up, amigos! We are about to embark on a linguistic adventure like no other.
In conversation with Ines
What inspired you to learn languages in the first place?
My journey into languages began a few years ago, when I took part in a cultural exchange in Chile. That experience changed everything for me. It showed me how much a language can open up, not just conversations, but entire ways of seeing the world, and I have been chasing that feeling ever since.
Which languages do you teach, and how did you come to teach them?
I teach Italian, Spanish and Chinese Mandarin. Each one came from lived experience rather than a classroom alone. I taught Italian to immigrant communities in Italy, arranged English classes in China, and eventually settled in Spain, where I completed my doctorate in Languages and Cultures. Teaching each of these languages came naturally once I had truly lived inside them.
How would you describe your teaching style?
Creative and personal. I see every student as unique, so I do not believe in a single fixed method. I build lessons around real conversation, discovery and a good dose of light heartedness, whether that means unravelling tricky grammar or simply talking through something a student is genuinely interested in. Learning should feel like a journey, not a chore.
What do you enjoy most about tutoring?
Watching a student's confidence grow. There is a particular moment when a language stops feeling like a set of rules and starts feeling like something a student can actually use and enjoy, and getting to be part of that shift is what makes this work feel like a calling rather than a job.
What would you say to someone considering booking a trial lesson with you?
Come with curiosity, and I will take care of the rest. I bring energy, structure and genuine care to every lesson, and I would love to help you take the first step on your own linguistic adventure.