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💬 Would you like to improve your conversational skills? 🗣 I am a Trinity and Cambridge exams specialist 🗣

Please bare in mind that my availability varies according to the slots reserved by the students.

I started my career as an English language teacher in 2008 and soon became very passionate about language learning and teaching. This culminated in a Masters degree in second-language acquisition and a CELTA Certificate from Dundee College. I specialised in Trinity and Cambridge exams and also in conversational English for practical and everyday use.

After many years overseas, both teaching and examining English, I have returned to Spain and am available to share my extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of English. I currently work as an Aviation teacher in a school in Alicante where I have taught for some years.

My teaching approach is student-centred and communicative, where learning is a positive experience in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. All my students are encouraged to speak as much as possible to increase fluency. Professionalism, patience and a good sense of humour guaranteed!

All lesson materials are provided free of charge. I teach using a mixture of coursebook material , whiteboard presentations, listening activities, video clips and general speaking practice.

While my classes are 100% in English, I can also speak Spanish and some Italian words. This gives me a real insight as to why students make certain mistakes, and how to best avoid them. I really enjoy teaching and helping people improve and grow in confidence.

We all learn at different paces and in different ways. My job is to give you the tools to learn and enjoy the process. Are you ready?

Extra information

Bring your notebook to take notes 📝
I give homework so that you get the most out of our lessons.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Gadgets0impacto, Calle Palangre, Alicante, Spain

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
English as a second language (esl), English for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Spanish, Catalan

About Me

Hi all,

My name is Maria. I was born in Spain but lived in England for over 10 years.

I offer:
• Lessons tailored to your individual requirements
• All levels - Beginner onwards, Adults and Young Learners
• Cambridge English Exams (KET, PET, FIRST and CAE)
• English for Special Purposes: Business, Nursing, Aviation,Tourism
• Pronunciation
• Conversation class (max 4 students) in English, Spanish or Catalan

Education

- BA in English Studies
- MA in Teaching Secondary School (English)
- QTS
- CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Cambridge English. Recognition.

Experience / Qualifications

I have experience in teaching students from: China, USA, France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, UAE, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia.

Reviews (5)

Excellent teacher, friendly and chatty, well organised with good teaching material.
Maria is an excellent teacher who can adapt her teaching style according to her student. My daughter and I both had lessons with her and we both found the lessons both enjoyable and challenging. We both feel we made progress. My daughter has had several tutors over the years and thinks Maria is, for her, perfect. She makes the lessons fun while having a structure and aim for each lesson so progress is always made.
Great lesson!
Excellent teacher with a lot of experience. Flexible, interested.
Muy bien! Maria is an excellent teacher, very open and dedicated. Very professional.
- Do you lack confidence speaking Spanish? - Do you need to practise your Spanish? - Do you want to pass a DELE Exam? After many years overseas, both teaching and examining Spanish, I have returned to Spain and am available to share my extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of Spanish. I currently work as an Aviation, English and Spanish teacher in a school in Alicante where I have taught for some years. My teaching approach is student-centred and communicative, where learning is a positive experience in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. All my students are encouraged to speak as much as possible to increase fluency. Professionalism, patience and a good sense of humour guaranteed! All lesson materials are provided free of charge. I teach using a mixture of coursebook material , whiteboard presentations, listening activities, video clips and general speaking practice. I'm available most days/evenings on Zoom, so let's see what we can achieve together. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Aviation English is a type of English for specific purposes, in this case English used by aviation professionals such as cabin crew, pilots and air traffic controllers. After many years overseas, both teaching and examining English, I have returned to Spain and am available to share my extensive experience and expertise in all aspects of English. I currently work as an Aviation teacher in a school in Alicante where I have taught for some years. My teaching approach is student-centred and communicative, where learning is a positive experience in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. All my students are encouraged to speak as much as possible to increase fluency. Professionalism, patience and a good sense of humour guaranteed! All lesson materials are provided free of charge. I teach using a mixture of coursebook material , whiteboard presentations, listening activities, video clips and general speaking practice. Classes are for people aged 18 years old and above. I'm available most days/ evenings on Zoom, so let's see what we can achieve together. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Online reputation

  • Instructor since May 2021
  • 2 repeat students
  • Phone number verified
  • Google connected

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Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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