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My name is Ana and I can't wait to meet you!  If you are ready to learn Spanish, I would be happy to make that experience fun and enriching. 

I have been teaching Spanish since 2007 and I have truly enjoyed helping my students reach their goals.
I worked for 5 years in the USA (San Diego State University and Georgetown University) as a Spanish Lecturer. After that, I worked again as a Spanish instructor for different schools in the Netherlands and I did the transition to online teaching more than 6 years ago. I have completed two Master's programs (Spanish linguistics / Teaching Spanish as a Second Language) and together with my experience, they have truly helped me to explore and develop my potential.  

I am a motivated and dynamic teacher, and I believe that all students can learn a second language if they are challenged and encouraged. I like to create interesting and useful activities and to make grammar as simple as possible. 

Languages are essentially a tool to communicate and that is why I design my lessons to give students plenty of opportunities to use Spanish during our sessions. I also provide my students with structure and guidance because they are truly helpful to get in the right path. In addition, I select and prepare a good amount of homework to do between lessons. I work with many resources to make homework engaging and dynamic.

I might be forgetting something so, I will be happy to answer to any question you still may have about the lessons. Ready when you are!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: at least 48 hours notice for cancelation

Knowing when to use the verb 'ser' and the verb 'estar' can be really challenging and that is why during this session we will explore in depth the different situations where we need one or the other. We will see plenty of examples, simple explanations and practice together.

Ser or Estar

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During my two years as a Master's student I had the opportunity to teach two Spanish courses every semester. I taught courses in different levels. In the lower levels I worked with colleagues to prepare everything included in the syllabus and in higher levels I had certain freedom to create material and I really enjoyed the challenge.

Spanish Teaching Associate

As a lecturer I had different tasks. Of course, I was in charge of different Spanish courses (I covered all levels and also some Spanish culture sections), but I was also in charge of arranging the Spanish coffee hour every week and I was part of the instructors team responsible for evaluating the proficiency tests.

Spanish Lecturer

I was teaching courses in all levels and also conversation and culture courses.

Spanish instructor

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German

I have been teaching Spanish for 15 years at universities (SDSU and Georgetown), private schools and through private lessons, and my students have gone on to develop a deep love of Spanish culture, study abroad in Latin America, and more! It is important for me to get to know my students and their goals so that I can adapt my lessons to their pace and needs...espero contar con su presencia! 
I am currently just accepting students for long commitment with the lessons.

Ana is a very good teacher, she's able to help teach you by quickly assessing your abilities. 

Ana is an OUTSTANDING Spanish teacher.  My boyfriend and I (who both took Spanish in high school and college) needed a refresher course before traveling to Spain.  Because of our crazy schedules Ana was able to accommodate both of us in one lesson.   She reviewed all of the important basics of Spanish that we needed to refresh our memory and aslo included everything possible that would be needed for travel.  Provided us with information on what book to buy and gave helpful handouts.  Her price was very affordable.  She was friendly and always had a smile.  Thank you, Ana!

Ana is such a great instructor. Her knowledge
and comprehension of the Spanish language is amazing. Her patience and understanding is much appreciated. I'm a senior and was interested in learning the language, and I think Ana is a perfect fit. I would highly recommend
her as an instructor for all age groups.

Ana has been a phenomenal instructor. She is incredibly patient, thorough & efficient. We make the most of our 60 min sessions and she makes you feel very comfortable from the first moment you talk. She’s a great instructor with so much knowledge and a real gift for teaching! I highly, highly recommend!

I have been working with Ana for 4 months and it has been a wonderful experience since the very beginning. Ana is incredibly patient and well prepared. Her explanations are always clear and supported with fantastic material. Her guidance and structure during the lessons and regarding homework are really helpful to have a clear idea of the goals and to practice the new content. Muchas gracias, Ana!

I absolutely appreciate Ana as my Spanish teacher. She is patient and friendly and always very well prepared. Thus far it has been a very rewarding experience for me. I highly recommend Ana.

Ana is an excellent teacher and an even more wonderful person. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her as my guide in learning Spanish. Ana is organized, professional, and well prepared. Learning from her has been a bright spot that I look forward to every week.

She truly is, the best instructor.

Teaching is a talent and Ana has it. She is incredibly patient, understanding, and focused with passion for her job. She knows her stuff and is adept at helping a new person understand what is being taught. She is also great at listening and understanding one's level to adapt to your personal needs. One of the things that makes a teacher great. I highly recommend Ana.

Ana makes learning a new language exciting and engaging. She uses many modes to teach (writing, speaking, listening, etc.) and makes sure to customize to your pace and language level. 
Personally, with every lesson I feel like I learn so much, and I am always excited for the next one to come. 

Thank you for your help, Ana! 
I look forward to continuing lessons with you. :)

You won't find a better teacher!  I'm amazed how much I've learned in just a couple of months.  Ana's lessons are well thought out and perfectly organized.  She knows what you'll struggle with before you even get there!  At the same time, Ana is friendly and fun and always ready to answer questions. If you're looking for a Spanish instructor, stop looking and sign up.  You'll be glad you did.

My Spanish is accelerating tremendously, thanks to Ana! Our classes are well-balanced with every aspect needed to learn a new language. Ana is incredibly organized, resourceful, and patient. I have more fun conversing in Spanish with Ana than my day job! 

¡Gracias por todo!

I have been taking Spanish lessons with Ana for about a month now and the classes have been great! She is knowledgable, organized and ready to teach as soon as class begins. The class moves at a comfortable pace and is on par with my abilities. I would highly recommend Ana for Spanish lessons to anyone. It truly is time well spent. Thank you, Ana!

Ana has taught me both through online classes and in real life. She is a great teacher. Very patient and experienced, very good at explaining some of the difficulties of Spanish. I really like that she puts so much effort into creating her own teaching materials and exercises as well.

Ana is a great teacher. I loved learning from her. The best teacher is one who is patient with her students and Ana was very patient, because learning a new language can be very over whelming, but she made sure I was at ease and made our sessions and homework fun as well. Will be definitely coming back to her for my next classes.

Ser or Estar - Spanish Class

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