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I teach: Spanish
active students: 348
lessons: 12441
Spanish teacher with experience in teaching Spanish and French
Teacher's specialization:
Spanish for beginners
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Learning Spanish for children
Learning Spanish online
Spanish teacher
Private Spanish teacher
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Corresponds to Oxford certification
Teacher's specialization:
Spanish for beginners
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Learning Spanish for children
Learning Spanish online
Spanish teacher
Private Spanish teacher
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Luana
Ada is incredible! She is an amazing, fun and creative teacher! I recommend her for all levels, Ada always organizes the lessons to my needs and knowledge. I am just starting to learn Spanish and I see improvements with each lesson.
I teach: Spanish
active students: 324
lessons: 11254
Spanish Teacher, Master's Degree in Language Teaching
Teacher's specialization:
Intensive Spanish
Spanish for study
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Online Spanish course
Learning Spanish online
Learn Spanish alone
Private Spanish teacher
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Corresponds to Oxford certification
Teacher's specialization:
Intensive Spanish
Spanish for study
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Online Spanish course
Learning Spanish online
Learn Spanish alone
Private Spanish teacher
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Olga
Jose made my first Spanish class interesting and fun. The whole class we talked and at the same time, he taught me expressions and idioms. I learned new words and phrases using comparisons if I couldn't understand. I liked that Jose is patient and explains everything in an accessible way. I look forward to the next lesson!
I teach: Spanish
active students: 5
lessons: 2853
Whether you are a beginner or an able student, I will tailor the lessons to suit your needs and place a strong emphasis on communication.
Teacher's specialization:
Spanish for beginners
Intensive Spanish
Business Spanish
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Online Spanish course
Learn Spanish alone
Learn Spanish easily
Private Spanish teacher
Spanish course
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Teacher's specialization:
Spanish for beginners
Intensive Spanish
Business Spanish
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Online Spanish course
Learn Spanish alone
Learn Spanish easily
Private Spanish teacher
Spanish course
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Rosa
Another great class with Elena. She has such a good approach that I feel comfortable, but at the same time I can understand so much more than before. She is amazing to work with and I recommend her to everyone!!!
I teach: Spanish
active students: 4
lessons: 2984
Do you want to become fluent in Spanish? I'll help you create a plan and help you determine which strategies are effective for you and which are not. With me, you will focus on lessons that will allow you to achieve satisfactory results.
Teacher's specialization:
Conversational Spanish
Intensive Spanish
Business Spanish
Spanish for study
Spanish for traveling
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Online Spanish course
Learning Spanish online
Spanish teacher
Learn Spanish easily
Private Spanish teacher
Spanish course
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Teacher's specialization:
Conversational Spanish
Intensive Spanish
Business Spanish
Spanish for study
Spanish for traveling
DELE Exam
SIELE Exam
Online Spanish course
Learning Spanish online
Spanish teacher
Learn Spanish easily
Private Spanish teacher
Spanish course
Learning Spanish
Learn Spanish
Michael
Working with Javier is a pleasure. He imparts his knowledge, encourages you and shows a genuine dedication to learning. He makes you feel like you are talking to a friend, not learning. I wholeheartedly recommend this instructor.
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- Spanish for beginners
- Conversational Spanish
- Intensive Spanish
- Business Spanish
- Spanish for study
- Spanish for traveling
- DELE Exam
- Learning Spanish for children
- Learning spoken Spanish
- Online Spanish course
- Learning Spanish online
- Spanish teacher
- Learn Spanish alone
- Learn Spanish easily
- Private Spanish teacher
- Spanish course
- Learning Spanish
- Learn Spanish
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Purpose of learning Spanish
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SIELE Exam: What Is It?
SIELE (Servicio Internacional de Evaluación de la Lengua Española) is an international exam that assesses proficiency in the Spanish language. It follows the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) scale and covers levels from A1 to C1. This prestigious exam is promoted by the Cervantes Institute, as well as leading universities in Spain and Latin America.
SIELE is suitable for students, teachers, professionals working in international companies, and anyone looking to certify their Spanish language skills for education, employment, or immigration purposes. The SIELE certificate is widely recognized worldwide and is accepted by many universities, employers, and educational institutions.
SIELE Exam Structure
The exam consists of four main sections:
Reading Comprehension
- 5 texts of varying difficulty levels
- 38 multiple-choice questions
- Assesses overall text comprehension, interpretation of words in context, and analytical skills.
Listening Comprehension
- 6 audio recordings ranging from 2 to 5 minutes
- 38 questions
- Each recording can be played twice. You will have about 30 seconds to review the questions before listening. Depending on the level, you must understand the main idea, identify key details, or analyze the speakers' perspectives.
Written Expression and Interaction
- Writing a short informal message (30–50 words)
- Composing a formal letter or an article on a given topic (50–70 words)
- Evaluates the ability to express thoughts in writing, grammatical accuracy, and logical text structure.
Oral Expression and Interaction
- 5 discussion topics
- Listening to audio questions and recording responses
- In most cases, you can choose one of two suggested topics
- Assesses pronunciation, fluency, grammatical accuracy, and the ability to interact in a conversation.
Advantages of the SIELE Exam
No Need to Choose a Level in Advance
Unlike DELE, SIELE is not tied to a specific level but instead determines your actual language proficiency at the time of the exam. This makes it an ideal choice for those who want an objective assessment of their Spanish skills.
Fast Results
Exam results are available within three weeks, making it one of the quickest ways to certify your Spanish proficiency.
Flexible Testing Options
You can take the full exam (SIELE Global) or choose from five individual modules, allowing you to tailor the test to your needs:
- S1: Reading + Listening
- S2: Reading + Writing
- S3: Listening + Speaking
- S4: Speaking only
- S5: Writing + Speaking
Additionally, you can take the exam online or at an official testing center at a time and location that suits you.
International Recognition
The SIELE certificate is recognized worldwide by universities, employers, and government institutions. It can be used for university admissions, job applications, and immigration purposes.
Scoring and Certificate
After completing the full exam, you will receive a SIELE Diploma, which includes scores for each of the four sections. The overall result is graded on a 1,000-point scale, corresponding to CEFR levels A1–C1.
If you take an individual module, you will receive a SIELE Report, which provides scores for the selected sections and their CEFR equivalents.
The SIELE certificate is valid for 5 years, making it a convenient and long-term way to certify your Spanish proficiency.
How to Prepare for the SIELE Exam?
- Develop all language skills – focus on reading, listening, writing, and speaking to ensure a well-rounded proficiency.
- Take practice tests – familiarize yourself with the exam format and improve your time management skills.
- Use official study materials – the Instituto Cervantes offers study guides and online courses specifically designed for SIELE preparation.
- Immerse yourself in Spanish – watch movies, read books, and engage in conversations with native speakers to improve fluency and comprehension.
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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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