Laura Álvarez

In my classes I care to combine grammar with vocabulary and spoken exercises to develop all linguistic skills, while knowing my student's preferences, likes and previous experience to make their learning easier, more active and interactive.
Also, culture is a key aspect in my lessons.

You'll be speaking Spanish from the very first day!

My experience as a Spanish teacher comprises three years so far.
For two years, I have been a Spanish lecturer at NUIG (National University of Ireland, Galway), where I had students from beginner to intermediate levels, and from all age groups (children, teenagers, adults).
I have also worked at the Language Centre of the University of Leon, where I was lucky to teach all levels (A1-C1) with young adults and diverse nationalities.

About my academic backgroud, I can say that continuous training and professional development are a key factor for an effective teaching.

I have studied a degree in English Studies, a master's degree in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, a master's degree in Teacher Training (area: English), supplemented with several training courses.I've got the Master on Teaching Spanish as a second language as well as several complimentary courses on teaching Spanish. Also, I've taught Spanish at the National University of Ireland, Galway, for two years. My students have been young adults, adults and children.