Hello to Spanish students of all ages and levels!
My name is Neil, and I have been speaking Spanish at an advanced level for ten years. I have lived and worked in Latin America for three years, and majored in Spanish at an advanced level at university. I currently teach Spanish to adult classes and I am the organiser and co-creator of 'Language Swap', an interest group of over 500 Spanish and English bilingual students (local and international) whose primary interest is cultural and linguistic exchange. I speak Spanish
probably as much as I do English during my day-to-day activities.
The above experiences have led me to speak the language to a native level, with a couple of differences. Many native speakers offer tuition based on the fact that they are from a Spanish-speaking country, yet while many native speakers appeal to students based on the idea that their linguistic roots and 'authenticity' validate their teaching abilities, ask yourself: how well do you understand the mechanics of your own language? Would you expect all of your English-speaking friends or relatives to know what a verb, an adjective, the subjunctive or the passive voice is? Many native speakers who offer tuition do not understand the structure and grammar of their mother tongues very well. On the other hand, as one who has extensively studied the language, I can offer accurate and effective tuition with regards to all facets of grammar and general speaking.
Moreover, teaching is also a question of understanding the native language of the one being taught (in this case usually English). My knowledge of English allows me to understand the way that an English speaker thinks when learning when learning Spanish, and as a result, I am able to empathise with my students, understand their learning
processes better.
In summary, I would encourage you to consider communication ability as well as ability to engage and motivate when searching for a teacher, skills not related to linguistic descent.
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