MY PROFILE

I studied Literature and Spanish Grammar at Universidad de Buenos Aires (1988/1992).

I got my BA in English Language degree at Universidad del Salvador (1994/2000).

I am attending a post-graduate course in Language Sciences. (since 2009)

I have taught Spanish and English at many important language institutes in Buenos Aires since 1992.

I have published my own books of poems in 2002 and 2009.

I have worked at local magazines and newspapers.

I worked as drummer Andrea Álvarez's press agent (http://www.andreaalvarez.com).

I direct my e-magazine Absurda y Efímera (http://www.absurdayefimera.com.ar).

I have been Augusto's mother for thirteen years.

Why studying with me?

One-to-one lessons:

Work on your weak points/Focus on your interests.

A teacher with a degree:

Bare in mind: speaking a language does not mean being able to teach it.

A teacher with experience:

I have worked with students from almost all nationalities and with different skills of Spanish.

A teacher who is also a writer:

I do care about language!

A private teacher:

Informal, creative and relaxed lessons.

A teacher who is a mother:

Patience, patience, patience...

FEE

One one-to-one private tuition costs $95 ar the hour (to see how much an Argentine peso is check: http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic)
I do not organize groups, but if you happen to come with friends or relatives, we can form a group and discuss discounts depending on the amount of students and/or hours you are going to take.

Students' comments

I had a Geocities Guestbook that was closed with all my previous students' comments.
From now onwards, students can leave their messages here.

METHOD

I am not a stickler for rules of grammar, and tend to use them as little as possible. Some students need logical explanations (though language itself has no logic) so I try to balance theory and practice according to the student's needs and interests.

All language skills are to be utilized: conversation, reading and writing.

How? In the way that best suits you. In order for this to be determined, an initial consultation will be done at no charge.

The material varies by student and by class (I keep things interesting by varying my methods!)

CONTACT

valiglesias at gmail dot com