From UruguayLiving in Montevideo, Uruguay (07:49 UTC-03:00)
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italki teacher since Nov 13, 2013
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Hello, I'm Alfredo, a Spanish professional teacher from Uruguay with 11+ years of teaching experience on italki. I've conducted 9K+ lessons, always receiving 100% positive feedback. My dynamic, conversation-based approach seamlessly integrates vocabulary and grammar, providing an immersive experience into Spanish-speaking cultures. Committed to ongoing education, I invest 100-200 hours annually in staying at the forefront of language teaching. Explore the feedback from my students, and I look forward to guiding you on your Spanish language journey!
Me as a Teacher
Hello, I'm Alfredo, a Spanish professional teacher from Uruguay with 11+ years of teaching experience on italki. I've conducted 9K+ lessons, always receiving 100% positive feedback. My dynamic, conversation-based approach seamlessly integrates vocabulary and grammar, providing an immersive experience into Spanish-speaking cultures. Committed to ongoing education, I invest 100-200 hours annually in staying at the forefront of language teaching. Explore the feedback from my students, and I look forward to guiding you on your Spanish language journey!
My lessons & teaching style
Hello, I'm Alfredo, a Spanish professional teacher from Uruguay with 11+ years of teaching experience on italki. I've conducted 9K+ lessons, always receiving 100% positive feedback. My dynamic, conversation-based approach seamlessly integrates vocabulary and grammar, providing an immersive experience into Spanish-speaking cultures. Committed to ongoing education, I invest 100-200 hours annually in staying at the forefront of language teaching. Explore the feedback from my students, and I look forward to guiding you on your Spanish language journey!
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Certificates
Teaching: Pronunciation and Intonation - - Nebrija University - - 2023In 2023, I earned a certificate from Nebrija University (Spain), specializing in teaching Spanish with a focus on intonation and pronunciation. The program addressed the significance of pronunciation in learners' communicative skills and the challenges for Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) teachers. It covered didactic foundations and aimed to equip participants with skills to develop and correct pronunciation and intonation. I earned 1 European academic credit upon completion.
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Spanish Language Teaching Specialization - - University of Cantabria - - 2022The ‘Specialization in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language’ was the first of two certificates I earned in 2022, with the goal of deepening my knowledge in the field of Spanish teaching. This program, conducted by University of Cantabria in Spain, included a robust module on non-verbal communication, highlighting that effective communication in Spanish involves much more than just vocabulary and grammar. It comprised 225 hours of training, equivalent to 9 European academic credits.
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Teaching Spanish for Healthcare Specialization - - University of Cantabria - - 2022In 2022, I earned my first certificate in the field of teaching Spanish for Specific Purposes, focusing on healthcare professionals. The program, conducted by the University of Cantabria, Spain, explored effective teaching methodologies, emphasizing clinical cases as teaching tools. It comprised 150 hours of training, granting 6 European academic credits upon completion.
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Spanish Teaching: Kids and Teens - - Miguel de Cervantes European University - - 2021In 2021, I earned the Specialization in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language to Children and Teenagers certificate, which provided a review of my existing knowledge and served as a refresher for my previous work with children and teenagers. This experience encompasses my former roles as both a private teacher and a school teacher in Uruguay. The program, conducted by Miguel de Cervantes European University (Spain), consisted of 150 hours of training, equivalent to 6 European academic credits.
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Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language - - Nebrija University - - 2020In 2020, I made the decision to embark on a series of online courses aimed at refining my teaching skills in the Spanish language. This certificate marked the starting point of my journey, serving as both a review of my existing knowledge and a foundation for more advanced coursework. The program, conducted by Nebrija University in Spain, encompassed 200 hours of training. Upon successful completion, I earned 8 European academic credits.
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Students
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Lessons
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757
Students
9507
Lessons
99%
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99%
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Spanish Lessons
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410 lessons completed
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Conversation for All-Level Students
A1 - C2Conversation4,949 lessons completed
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Conversational Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
A1 - C2Business122 lessons completed
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Let's Talk TED Talks & other Interesting Resources
B2 - C2Conversation10 lessons completed
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1,678 Reviews
Steve Cloyes
32 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Alfredo has been a great help to me with my Spanish. He is very easy to talk with and provides many examples, along with corrections during our clases. Alfredo, muchisimas gracias por todo.
Dec 4, 2024
Rhys Taylor
117 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
There’s a reason I’ve stuck with Alfredo for so long: he’s fantastic! Would recommend to anyone.
Apr 19, 2024
Sonya
137 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great conversation as always where I learned some new vocabulary!
Feb 10, 2024
Michael Bailey
1 Spanish lesson
Alfredo’s teaching style is very engaging and it flows nicely. I’m excited to continue.
Feb 5, 2025
Jim Bowers
2 Spanish lessons
Introductory meeting. He seems very competent and professional with a pleasant personality.
Jan 30, 2025
Jeffrey Nowak
2 Spanish lessons
Introductory lesson, but he put me very much at ease and was fun to talk to.