Matías Salomón
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Matías Salomón
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
German
Think of me as an Argentinian sherpa, adapted to the Spanish language jungle 🇦🇷
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Portuguese
German
Think of me as an Argentinian sherpa, adapted to the Spanish language jungle 🇦🇷
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ArgentinaLiving in Cordoba, Argentina (23:00 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 2, 2021InterestsMusicFoodTravelTechHistory
Hola, ¿qué tal? Soy Matías👋. I'm a writer, podcaster, musician, and language geek. Born and raised in Buenos Aires, I now live in a small town in the province of Córdoba. Whether you've already started exploring the Spanish jungle or you're considering paying it a visit, I'm here to help you understand and appreciate Spanish language in all its puzzling beauty. I'll be your guide into the apparent chaos. My intention is to show you that behind the seeming chaos, everything makes sense. You have what it takes, my friend! It'll be great to join you in your Spanish learning adventure. Read on to find out what we can do if we join forces! ¡Gracias!Me as a Teacher
My intent is to create a warm, immersive learning environment to keep you in 'language learning mood'. I'm committed to helping you stay motivated and on track and I aim to build a long-term cooperative relationship with you, so that we can both enjoy the ride.
I've been teaching Spanish for over 10 years. Lots of success stories to tell you about, but you know what they all have in common? The ones who succeeded were those who took the wheel. Almost as a bonus, they had me on the passenger's seat guiding them, helping them avoid fragmented learning and going in circles. We'll make this happen together. You'll feel accountable for your progress and proud of yourself.My lessons & teaching style
I believe the real joy of learning a language shows when you take ownership of your learning journey. Having a an open tutor-student relationship greatly contributes to it. I don't want to be the-one-who-knows-everything-and-is-always-right, which is why I avoid the masterclass format. Instead, I focus on providing clear explanations and guidance while encouraging you to get involved and really understand (and use!) the language naturally.
I host a podcast for Spanish learners and run a website dedicated to insights into Argentinian Spanish and Argentinian culture. I'm always searching for useful resources to make the learning process both efficient and enjoyable.
Let's do this together!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Neuroscience applied to teaching - Asociación Educar para el Desarrollo Humano - 2018During 2017 and the first part of 2018 I completed a training course on Neuropsychoeducation, that is, Neuroscience applied to learning. It was an eye opening insight into how we react to new experiences and how we process information. Ever since then, I've applied the knowledge acquired to my language teaching.
Certificate verified
Trinity 12 - Trinity College - 2017Trinity College Certificate are aimed at communicative English language speaking and listening skills for use in real life. I passed level 12 (mapped C2 CEFR) with merit.
Certificate verified
Spanish Teaching Training Course - International House Buenos Aires - 2013I made this training course in one of Buenos Aires' best language schools. It was designed to give ELE teachers a comprehensive background into language teaching. We got practice straight away with foreign students and the experience was both valuable and useful in terms of the knowledge they shared and advice and suggestions given.
Certificate verified
CAE - Cambridge University - 2006I sat for CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) in 2006, passing with an A
Certificate verified
Education
2005 - 2011
Bachelor’s - LawyerI graduated as a lawyer from University of Buenos Aires, one of the country's most prestigious public universities, in 2011. Upon graduation I worked as an attorney for some years but I'm currently not doing any law-related work, except those involving language teaching. I have regular classes and courses with foreign law students or people related to the 'legal world'.
Work Experience
2014 - 2022
English TeacherFormerly a student in my school days, until I moved in to Córdoba I was an English teacher here. I used to have regular courses of students aged 9-18 and I'd tutor the older ones to sit for FCE exams. I also teach adults, tailoring my classes to fit their needs. I have a great time switching to my "English self" for a few hour every day.
Since we've moved to Córdoba, my courses have stayed virtual.
2014 - 2022
Spanish TeacherI decided I wanted to teach Spanish after living for 6 months in Brazil. While living there I had the chance to teach Spanish to hotel staff and felt it was exactly what I wanted to do wherever I was. Once I was properly trained, we included Spanish as a Foreign Language as part of the course offers. We've had students coming to study, but most of all, over the Internet, and well before the pandemic hit!
5.0
Rating
193
Students
2,378
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
80 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Venture Out Into Spanish 🐅🐆🐘| A1-A2
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,224 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 13% off
Conversatorio 🎙️ | Intermediate/Upper Intermediate |Clases de conversación
B1 - C2Conversation625 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
🇦🇷 Spanish 🧉 | Español de Argentina: ¡Che, vos!
B1 - C2Language Essentials172 lessons completed
USD 20.00
Existing Students 🌱
A1 - B2Language Essentials66 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 17% off
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114 Reviews
Alex
2 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Matias is so knowledgeable and interested in so many topics that we have really interesting conversations while he keeps a lookout for where I can improve my vocabulary and grammar. He creates a seamless learning environment that always produces improvement. Really excellent teacher.
Aug 30, 2024
Josanne
202 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Matías's classes are always loaded with humour, information and fun. Booking the next series of 10 classes was a no brainer and I'm already looking forward to next week. :)
Jun 25, 2021
Josanne
202 Spanish lessons
Gracias para un otro año juntos en mi búsqueda para domar el idioma español. Espero con impaciencia el año que viene, ¡sin inglés! Feliz Año Nuevo y hasta pronto. 🎆
Dec 30, 2024
Wesley Chioh
52 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Matías is an excellent teacher with a great personality. It is so easy to talk to him and I have never had a boring lesson or conversation with him. The way he suggests corrections is very useful and encouraging at the same time. Thanks to Matías, I am more confident in conversing in Spanish and looking forward to taking my DELE.
Jul 4, 2023
Andreas 石
5 Spanish lessons
Very pleasant discussions! Muchas gracias!
Jan 24, 2025
Jerel con jota
25 Spanish lessons
10 puntos! Gracias
Dec 3, 2024
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