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lessons: 9685
TEFL Certified English Teacher - Offering Premium Presentation and Interview Coaching
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English for beginners
Conversational English
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Business English
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Teacher's specialization:
English for beginners
Conversational English
Intensive English
Business English
English for study
English for traveling
IELTS Exam
TOEFL Exam
TOEIC Exam
English for kids
Learn Spanish easily
Sonia
I always do the homework that Jean asks me to do. And I have already noticed progress in listening, understanding and building sentences in English in different tenses. When I mispronounce a word or make mistakes, Jean corrects me in an encouraging manner. Jean professionalism and structured lessons have certainly increased my desire to speak English fluently.
I teach: Spanish
active students: 278
lessons: 9875
Professional Spanish Tutor with 25 Years of Experience for All Levels
Teacher's specialization:
Spanish for study
Spanish for traveling
DELE Exam
SAT Exam
Learning spoken Spanish
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Corresponds to Oxford certification
Teacher's specialization:
Spanish for study
Spanish for traveling
DELE Exam
SAT Exam
Learning spoken Spanish
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Learn Spanish easily
Blanca
Carmen is a wonderful person and a great teacher. She divides the class into segments, each one has a specific topic. Carmen explains everything clearly and in details. I enjoy learning, and every time I get a lot of new knowledge. My level of Spanish has improved dramatically in three months of studying.
I teach: Spanish
active students: 114
lessons: 4585
Certified Spanish Advanced Teacher
Teacher's specialization:
Conversational Spanish
Intensive Spanish
Spanish for study
Spanish for traveling
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Corresponds to Oxford certification
Teacher's specialization:
Conversational Spanish
Intensive Spanish
Spanish for study
Spanish for traveling
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Penny
My class was fantastic, we talked about Spanish culture, history, movies I like for thirty minutes. Also, Adella is very friendly and patient with my level of Spanish. Thank you very much!
I teach: Spanish
active students: 5
lessons: 563
Spanish courses for foreigners: for business, travelling, academic purposes.
Teacher's specialization:
Intensive Spanish
Business Spanish
Spanish for traveling
Online Spanish course
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Spanish teacher
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Teacher's specialization:
Intensive Spanish
Business Spanish
Spanish for traveling
Online Spanish course
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Eitan
Very productive classes. Sergio provides materials before the class, which allows me to prepare in advance. During the class Sergio explains my questions in detail, which gives me a basis for improvement even after the class.
I teach: Spanish
active students: 6
lessons: 1784
I have been in the teaching field for over 10 years. My classes are organised according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2.
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Business Spanish
Spanish for traveling
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Oren
I can't wait to see Federico again at our next class. He helps me not only to improve my weaknesses in grammar, but also to expand my knowledge of situations around the world, which is the only way to learn Spanish.
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Spanish – One of the Easiest Languages to Learn
If you look at the rankings of the world's most difficult languages, Spanish is unlikely to be on the list. On the contrary, it is considered one of the easiest languages to learn. Pronunciation and spelling are relatively simple because Spanish words are written exactly as they are pronounced. Although Spanish grammar includes numerous verb tenses and a complex conjugation system, it is logical and well-structured.
The difficulty of learning Spanish largely depends on the languages you already know. If you speak Italian, French, or Portuguese, learning Spanish will be much easier due to the lexical and grammatical similarities. A strong command of English also provides access to a wealth of learning resources, dictionaries, and interactive platforms. For example, you can read books like Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners, a collection of engaging stories for beginner and intermediate learners.
However, mastering Spanish is not just about grammar and vocabulary—it also requires an understanding of cultural and social aspects. Due to its wide geographical spread, Spanish includes numerous dialects, and pronunciation can vary significantly by region. For instance, Spaniards often shorten words and drop final consonants like S and D. Instead of "hemos bailado toda la noche" (we danced all night), you might hear "hemo’ baila’o to’a la noche", especially in Andalusia.
Another challenge is the varying levels of formality, which depend on the country. In Spain, the informal tú (you) is commonly used not only among friends but also with colleagues, teachers, and even older people. The formal usted and ustedes (polite "you") are used less frequently than in Latin America, where politeness is emphasized more. Additionally, Spain has the pronoun vosotros/vosotras (plural "you" in informal settings), whereas in Latin America, ustedes is used instead. These differences affect verb conjugation and sentence structure.
Despite these nuances, Spanish remains one of the easiest languages to learn. Its logical structure, abundance of learning materials, and similarity to other Romance languages make the learning process enjoyable and engaging.
Unique Features of the Spanish Language
Diversity
Spanish is spoken in 23 countries, forming the Hispanidad community. Each country has its own version of Spanish, and within those countries, regional dialects can vary significantly. Even the pronoun yo (I) has different pronunciations depending on the dialect. The Real Academia Española oversees language regulations, but even among official variants, four major ones are recognized: Castilian, Rioplatense, Mexican, and the Spanish used in international organizations.
Fast Speech Rate
Spanish ranks second in speech speed worldwide, just behind Japanese. It is faster than English, French, Italian, Chinese, and German, with an average speech rate of 7.82 syllables per second. This makes comprehension more challenging, as words often blend together. For example, para allá in spoken Spanish becomes pa’lla, and ha elegido irse might sound like haelegidoirse.
Arabic Influence
In addition to Latin, Arabic has had a significant impact on Spanish. From the 8th to the 15th century, Spain was under Muslim rule, leaving a lasting influence on the language. About 8% of Spanish vocabulary has Arabic origins. Many of these words are common terms, such as taza (cup), azul (blue), almohada (pillow), and rubio (blond).
Unique Punctuation
Spanish uses inverted question and exclamation marks (¿ and ¡) at the beginning of sentences to indicate intonation in advance. This system was officially introduced by the Royal Spanish Academy in 1754.
Untranslatable Words
Like any language, Spanish has words that lack a direct translation. One example is sobremesa. Literally meaning "on the table," it actually refers to the tradition of leisurely conversations after a meal, a fundamental part of Spanish culture.
Gender Affects Meaning
Every noun in Spanish has a grammatical gender, which must be matched with articles and adjectives. In most cases, using the wrong gender is not a critical mistake, but there are exceptions where it changes the meaning. For example, el cometa means "comet," while la cometa means "kite."
Phonetic Language
Spanish is a phonetic language, meaning each letter corresponds to a specific sound. This makes pronunciation rules straightforward, though certain sounds vary depending on the region.
"False Friends" for Translators
If you know English, learning Spanish vocabulary is easier because many words look similar: actor, central, hospital, piano and others are identical in both languages. However, some words can be misleading. For instance, éxito might seem like it means "exit" due to its similarity to "exit," but it actually means "success."
Formal "You" Uses Third-Person Conjugation
In Spanish, formal speech uses the pronoun Usted, which takes third-person verb forms. This may seem unusual at first, but it is the standard way to show respect when addressing strangers or older people in Spanish-speaking countries.
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Questions and answers
Why is it important to learn Spanish?
There are currently approximately 580 million Spanish speakers worldwide; that's 7.6% of the world's population. In fact, Spanish is the second most widely spoken language in the world and the third most widely used language on the Internet after English and Chinese.
How long does it take to learn Spanish?
It takes the average person between 575 and 600 hours to get from zero to fluent Spanish. Fluency is difficult to determine because everyone progresses at different rates and there are many contributing factors.
Why are the exclamation points and question marks inverted in Spanish?
The inverted question mark was adopted around 1754, when the Royal Academy recommended the use of this symbol to indicate the beginning of a question in written Spanish, such as "¿Cuántos años tienes?" The institution also ordered the same system of inverted symbols for exclamatory expressions using the symbols "¡" and "!"
Does Spanish have dialects?
Spanish spoken in Spain is different from Spanish in Argentina. Spanish is quite varied when it comes to spoken form, varying to different degrees from one country to another, especially in pronunciation and vocabulary. Variations exist not only between European Spanish and Spanish in the Americas, but also in many different dialects of Spain and Latin America.
What is DELE?
DELE is an official document certifying the degree of competence and knowledge of Spanish, issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry of Education. It corresponds to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and ranges from A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency).
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