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DIEGO
Where are you from? I’m from Mexico City.
What did you study in college? I studied Sociology and later completed the English Teacher’s Training Course. After that, I took a course to become a Spanish teacher for foreigners.
How would you describe your teaching style? I use an eclectic method, but I particularly focus on the communicative approach.
What’s your favorite part of teaching Spanish, and why is language practice important? For me, teaching Spanish is a mission. I aim to keep students constantly connected with the language and help them feel that they’re making progress.
How do you balance fun and professionalism in your classes? A teacher must be both academic and humanistic because we’re working with people, not just students. Striking a balance between the two is essential, and I believe the best way to achieve this is by building a strong connection with your students. Incorporating fun activities into lessons is important, but they should always be designed to achieve specific language objectives.
How do you stay motivated and keep improving as a teacher? That’s an interesting question. In my opinion, teaching is a profession where you never stop learning. To stay motivated, I continuously prepare, create, and innovate my teaching strategies as part of a personal commitment to give my students the best possible learning experience.
What advice would you give to beginners learning Spanish? When I teach beginners, I focus on making the first class truly enjoyable and rewarding. I encourage them to "fall in love" with the language, figuratively speaking.
How long have you been teaching at TSI? I’ve been working at TSI for a year and a half.
What do you enjoy most about teaching at TSI? What I enjoy most is how TSI takes an objective and effective approach to teaching Spanish. From the very beginning, students are encouraged to speak and actively use the language, which allows them to make noticeable progress right away.
JAZMIN
Where are you from? I am originally from Irapuato Guanajuato, México.
What did you study in college? I pursued a degree in International Relations and History, where I developed a deep understanding of the English and Spanish languages and their cultural contexts. My academic experience provided me with a strong foundation for my teaching career.
How would you describe your teaching style? My teaching style is communicative, student-centered, and adaptable. I focus on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages active participation, practical language use, and real-world communication. I aim to engage the learning process while catering to my students' diverse needs.
What's your favorite part of teaching Spanish, and why is language practice important? My favorite part of teaching Spanish is seeing my students gain confidence in using the language to express themselves. Language practice is crucial because it allows students to internalize vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation, making their language skills more natural and fluent. Regular practice also helps build cultural understanding.
How do you balance fun and professionalism in your classes? A balance between enjoyment and professionalism is key to a productive learning environment. I incorporate interactive activities, games, and multimedia to keep the lessons engaging and dynamic while maintaining high expectations for student performance and respect. This combination fosters both a positive atmosphere and an effective learning experience.
How do you stay motivated and keep improving as a teacher? I stay motivated by continuously exploring new teaching strategies, attending professional development workshops, and seeking feedback from my students. I also believe in the importance of lifelong learning, which inspires me to adapt my methods and stay current with the latest trends in language teaching.
What advice would you give to beginners learning Spanish? My advice to beginners is to focus on building a solid foundation in the basics—grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation—while also practicing regularly. Language learning requires consistency, so I recommend dedicating daily time to listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish. Most importantly, don't be afraid to make mistakes, as they are essential to learning.
What do you enjoy most about teaching a language? What I enjoy most about teaching a language is the ability to help students connect with a new culture, express themselves differently, and open doors to new opportunities. Witnessing their growth and progress as they move from basic comprehension to more complex expression is incredibly rewarding.
ROQUE
Where are you from? I am from Mexico
What did you study in college? International relationship
How would you describe your teaching style? My way of teaching is practical, efficient but at the same time fun so that students learn in a fresh environment as much and as quickly as possible but also enjoyable and fun.
What's your favorite part of teaching Spanish, and why is language practice important? My favorite part about teaching Spanish is because I like teaching my native language but I also like knowing how people from other countries and cultures different from mine think and express themselves.
How do you balance fun and professionalism in your classes? I make classes fun, and I make students participate in class and talk about the topics they like to talk about. In that sense, the most important thing is knowing how to listen.
How do you stay motivated and keep improving as a teacher? I love that foreigners learn the Spanish language, that they get to know the culture and that they get to know the richness of the Spanish language, among many other things.
What advice would you give to beginners learning Spanish? That they learn Spanish and that they give themselves the opportunity to know a new world of cultural wealth from many of the countries that speak Spanish, which is the second most spoken language in the world..
What do you enjoy most about teaching a language? I also love meeting people from other countries and it is a pleasure to teach a new language.
DANIELA
Where are you from? I'm from Caracas, capital city of Venezuela.
What did you study in college? I studied Modern Languages and Translation in college.
How would you describe your teaching style? I would describe my teaching style as versatile and attentive, since I adapt to each individual student's needs.
What's your favorite part of teaching Spanish, and why is language practice important? My favorite part of teaching Spanish Is seeing the students have fun learning and their progresos. Language practice is important to keep our brains active and to be able to connect to many different people and cultures in the world.
How do you balance fun and professionalism in your classes? I balance fun and professionalism by respecting teacher-student boundaries, respecting my students' time, but also making our classes as entertaining as possible.
How do you stay motivated and keep improving as a teacher? I stay motivated when I receive good feedback from my students' and superiors and I keep improving every day by researching new material and new activities.
How long have you been teaching at TSI? I have been teaching at TSI for 9 months
What do you enjoy most about teaching at TSI? I enjoy the dedication we have to our students' most about teaching at TSI.
ALEJANDRA
Private Classes from Monday through Friday
* Intermediate Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
* Beginners Thursdays at 5:30 pm
Intensive Immersion 3, 4 hours per day
SILVIA
Private Classes from Monday through Friday
* Intermediate Wednesdays at 6:00 pm
* Beginners Thursdays at 5:30 pm
Intensive Immersion 3, 4 hours per day
JUAN CARLOS
Unavailable at this time. Fully booked.
MONICA
Unavailable at this time.
AMANDA
Unavailable at this time.
VICTORIA
Unavailable at this time. Fully booked.
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