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ABOUT ME AND HOW i CAN HELP
¡Hola! Hello! My name is María. I am a native Spanish teacher, language learner strategies coach, and trainer based in London. I am also the author of two books: How to Learn Spanish: A Guide to Powerful Principles and Strategies for Successful Learning and Self-Empowerment (Hikari Press, 2021) and How to Teach Language Learning Strategies: 4 Simple Steps for Successful Independent Language Learning (Lightwork Press, 2021) .
I love teaching and coaching Spanish students. It makes me very happy to see them improve their communication skills, gain confidence, and enjoy learning the language through our work together. I also find being a teacher trainer very rewarding. It is fulfilling to share knowledge with teachers committed to helping their students become confident, independent learners, and to see them gain valuable educational insights in the workshops.
I offer services in three areas. As a Spanish teacher, I provide online lessons for young and adult beginners and for those at the elementary level (A1–A2 CEFR). As a coach, I help language students develop strategies to make their language learning more effective, enjoyable, and sustainable. As a language teacher trainer, I run workshops on how to teach effective language learning strategies to foster greater learner independence.
Below, you can find detailed information about my professional experience, publications, certifications, and ongoing professional development.
My books and editorial work
I have published How to Learn Spanish: A Guide to Powerful Principles and Strategies for Successful Learning and Self-Empowerment (Hikari Press, 2021) to empower students by introducing them to key principles and practical techniques that have proven to be very effective for optimising the language learning process and making it more enjoyable.
How to Teach Language Learning Strategies: 4 Simple Steps for Successful Independent Language Learning (Lightwork Press, 2021) is aimed at language teachers. In this book, I share a straightforward and effective approach that I have successfully used with my students. It is a concise and practical guide, and the approach is applicable to modern foreign languages in general.
I have also worked as a Spanish Development Editor on the following graded readers written by Olly Richards and published by Hodder & Stoughton:
From page one "How to Learn Spanish" is an interesting, informative and engaging book. The strategies are clearly presented and explained, they are very easy to follow and use. I think this is an excellent book for anyone involved in the teaching and learning of a foreign language. I found that, as it usually happens with good books, I didn’t want it to end! In my opinion, this is a great and necessary read for teachers and students alike.
- Valentina Gamba-Tupper, Spanish Teacher