Jesús

What inspired you to become a Spanish teacher?

My passion for languages began when I was a teenager, and it led me to study and specialise in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. After more than ten years of teaching, and of learning from my own students, both in the United Kingdom and in my native Spain, that passion remains stronger than ever.

 

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I am very enthusiastic about teaching, and I spend my time tailoring classes and activities to each learner. There is nothing quite like helping a student achieve a milestone and seeing their confidence in their Spanish grow. The best part is that all of this can be done in an engaging and entertaining way.

 

How has teaching in both the United Kingdom and Spain shaped your approach?

Teaching in two different countries has given me insight into how students from different backgrounds approach language learning. I have learnt as much from my students as I have taught them, and this back-and-forth has helped me refine how I explain ideas and design lessons that genuinely work for the person in front of me.

 

How would you describe your teaching style?

I believe learning a language should never feel dry or repetitive. We all have our own interests and enjoy talking about them, so why not learn to do so in Spanish? I build my lessons around each learner's interests and goals, using engaging and entertaining activities to help them progress while genuinely enjoying the process.

 

What do you hope students gain from working with you?

I hope students gain real confidence in their Spanish, along with a genuine enjoyment of the language and culture. Reaching milestones matters, but I would also like students to feel that Spanish is something they can use to talk about the things that matter to them, not simply a subject to pass.