I teach: Spanish

In my classes I try to create a context where I provide enough interesting comprehensible input (either through stories, games, roleplays, songs...etc.) so that the students can intake the information and be able to produce the language. I particularly like the project-based learning communicative approach, where the students learn by doing in similar context that they will find in real life. I always combine activities that integrate both productive and receptive linguistic skills. Most of these activities require interaction working in pairs or small groups that helps them improve the different skills and also develops communicative strategies. My role is to guide, coach, motivate, encourage and facilitate information to help the students improve themselves more efficiently and take ownership of their learning process.

I see teaching as the ability to help others to learn, according to their needs and goals, so my teaching philosophy is totally student-centered. I recognize that there are different learning styles, so the learning process happens in every student’s brain in a different way. It is my job to evaluate how the students learn better and try to adapt to the various learning styles within the classroom.

On the other hand, I love learning from my students and getting to know them well, and if you come to one of my classes, you will find a safe place where students work as a team, help each other, learn also from each other and you will probably also hear some laughing. They are being pushed to reach their goals under my guidance, but in a relaxed environment where mistakes are seen as part of the process. I will also be giving them tips and tricks from the latest findings of the neuroscience that will help them to learn better and faster, which is something that fascinates the majority of them.

Depending on waht they need and want to learn