From ChileLiving in Santiago, Chile (04:22 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 19, 2018
InterestsTravelSports & FitnessMusicFood
¡Hola! I'm Belén, a Spanish and English teacher from Chile. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Language teaching. I've spent 5 years of in-person school teaching and teaching Spanish online since 2018. Raised in the southernmost zone of Chile, Patagonia. I love latin dancing, traveling and real connections with people.
I love what I do because it gives me the incredible opportunity not only to teach my native language but also to meet amazing people from different corners of the world. Through these connections, I learn from them and their cultures. I enjoy listening to what they have to say about their lives and interesting things happening where they live.
Let's start learning together!
Me as a Teacher
As a passionate Spanish teacher, I enjoy connecting with students from all over the world. My teaching philosophy centers on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable and confident in their language journey.
I believe in the power of active listening and always strive to understand my students' individual needs and goals. This personalized approach allows me to tailor my lessons to each student's learning style, ensuring that they are both enjoyable and effective.
My lessons & teaching style
I offer Spanish classes tailored to different proficiency levels: Beginner (from scratch), Intermediate, and Advanced, and adapted to your own pace. In my classes, you can expect conversational practice, and/or a blend of structured grammar and vocabulary instruction, and cultural exploration. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I'm here to guide you every step of the way, helping you to achieve fluency and confidence in Spanish.
Certificates
IELTS - Cambridge - 2017IELTS Vancouver, Canada.
Certificate verified
FCE (First Certificate in English) - Cambridge University - 2015
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2016 - 2017
English TeacherVNB School - Santiago, Chile
2017 - 2018
English TeacherOnline - Puerto Montt, Chile
2019 - 2022
English TeacherA. Austral School - Coyhaique, Chile
2022 - Current
Spanish TeacherItalki - Chile
Education
2012 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Pedagogía en InglésUniversidad San Sebastián
Work Experience
2016 - 2016
English TeacherHigh School - Santiago, Chile
2017 - 2018
English TeacherOnline - ChileDurante el 2017 hasta ahora doy clases online de español e inglés.
Espanhol para Falantes de Português (Desconto 20% no pacote)
A1 - C2Conversation45 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
220 Reviews
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Owen
50 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I thoroughly enjoy learning Spanish with Belén, and I have made excellent progress with her support, guidance and encouragement. She puts a lot of effort into generating teaching material, tailoring her lessons and the material to my needs and my learning style. We also have a lot of fun in the classes. Belén is an excellent teacher and I recommend her very highly.
Jun 8, 2024
Konstantin Duczek
19 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Belén is a great teacher! The atmosphere was always very friendly. I learned a lot and gained confidence very quickly.
She adjusts the classes to your needs and answers questions you might have even after the classes end.
What surprised me the most is how much good material she produces herself. She has made videos and podcasts with transcripts that help a lot with training your ears.
Her english is very good, so if you are totally lost, she can explain anything in english.
If you're looking for a competent teacher with structure and empathy, look no further.
Jan 10, 2024
orchidm68
35 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I highly recommend lessons with Belén! She's very responsive to your learning goals. She provides an excellent mix of conversational practice and instruction, which is what I was looking for. She seems very knowledgeable as an instructor. And, importantly, she's pleasure to talk with! I've taken online lessons before and haven't always been excited about the classes, but I always look forward to and enjoy my classes with Belén.
May 10, 2023
Richard Harris
7 Spanish lessons
Belén is a great teacher. She is very patient and I am making progress in my language learning thanks to her.