Laura Díaz Calvo
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Laura Díaz Calvo
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Italian
English
French
Arabic
Arabic (Levantine)
Portuguese
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessProfessional teacher certified by Instituto Cervantes
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Italian
English
French
Arabic
Arabic (Levantine)
Portuguese
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessProfessional teacher certified by Instituto Cervantes
From SpainLiving in Badajoz, Spain (08:52 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 28, 2018Interest topicTravelScienceHistoryFoodPets & Animals
Curious, creative, positive and autonomous person. My life in different countries (Spain, Italy, UK, Belgium, Mozambique, USA, Qatar and the Congo) has taught me to adapt to changes easily and to develop great cross-cultural communication skills and interpersonal and intercultural awareness. I have an energetic and enthusiastic approach to work/tasks. I am a Spanish native speaker; I am also able to communicate fluently in English (C1), Italian (C2) and French (C1). I study Arabic language and culture since 2014.Me as a Teacher
Being a teacher is being the guide that the student needs to improve the process of learning. Being a teacher is being a facilitator.
I have learnt different languages in my life (English, French, Italian and Portuguese), so I know the process of learning a language really well. There are high and low moments and I have gone through them too, so I can help you to keep you motivated. If you learn Spanish you will open the door to get to know an amazing culture.My lessons & teaching style
My on line lessons are very practical. The focus is on the student who will begin to speak and to use the language from the first moment. I'm into Cognitive grammar that is a cognitive approach to language which hypothesizes that grammar, semantics, and lexicon exist on a continuum instead of as separate processes altogether. This method allows me to train autonomous students who can choose the best way to express themselves in Spanish.
Besides, the student will be exposed to different accents and will discover the amazing Hispanic culture. All of this in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, where mistakes are welcome. It is not possible to learn a language without making mistakes.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPANISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS A SPANISH TEACHER: MODULE 1, 2,3) - Instituto Cervantes - 2018Enseñar español a extranjeros. 9 meses de lecciones y prácticas en el Instituto Cervantes de Londres donde aprendimos pedagogía y métodos para enseñar español a extranjeros
Certificate verified
DELE Examiner levels A1-A2 - Instituto Cervantes - 2018
Certificate verified
Education
2002 - 2006
Bachelor’s - ComunicaciónFocused on Media and Audiovisual Management.
2018 - 2018
Other - DELE examinatorOFFICIAL RECOGNITION AS A DELE EXAMINER LEVEL A1-A2
2017 - 2018
Other - Spanish teachingGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN SPANISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS A SPANISH TEACHER: MODULE 1, 2,3)
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
ProfesorSpanish teacher for adults and children from A1 to C1 level.
2018 - 2018
Asistente de conversaciónSpanish conversation assistant and moderator for a conversation club. We treated arguments like: recycling, culture and identity, sustainable tourism, health...
2011 - 2013
TeacherSpanish teacher for French-speaking adults. Lectures were organized following practical experiences (in the street, in the airport, going shopping…). Conversation, grammar and audio experiences were also part of the lectures
2009 - 2010
PRIVATE SPANISH TEACHERSpanish teacher for English-speaking adults. Tailor made conversation and grammar lessons.
2006 - 2007
TeacherSupport lessons for children: reviewing activities, vocabulary and repetition of concepts studied in the school
2018 - Current
Spanish teacherLessons are organized to develop and implement different skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) and to help creating a multicultural awareness. Besides, I prepare students for DELE exams (A1 to C2 level) and to face a Spanish job interview. I am into cognitive grammar, that is a cognitive approach to language which hypothesizes that grammar, semantics, and lexicon exist on a continuum
instead of as separate processes altogether. This method allows me to train autonomous students.
5.0
Rating
95
Students
547
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
55 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Course 1- JUST FOR OLD STUDENTS - Spanish language and Hispanic Culture for all levels (from Beginner to Advanced): speaking, writing, grammar, listening and vocabulary
A1 - C2Language Essentials402 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Course 2- FOR NEW STUDENTS- Spanish language and Hispanic Culture for all levels (from Beginner to Advanced): speaking, writing, grammar, listening and vocabulary
A1 - C2Language Essentials36 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Course 3- Spanish conversation
A2 - C2Language Essentials44 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Course 4- Prepare a job interview in Spanish
B1 - C2Business4 lessons completed
USD 27.75+
Course 5-Preparation for DELE Exam (A1-C2)
A1 - C2Test Preparation5 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Course 6- Curriculum vitae (CV) review
B1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
40 Reviews
Jeane Stetson
4 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Laura is excellent - she corrects my mistakes, makes suggestions, and helps with pronunciation. She likes to know what interests me so that she can plan our lessons.
Apr 22, 2024
Lori Denise
62 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have had a few teachers on italki in the past, but Laura is the best. She’s fun to converse with, she plans lessons tailored to your level, and she teaches you the correct expressions and words for what you’re trying to say. Even though I learn a lot, the lessons don’t feel like lessons - more like talking with a friend who can help bring me to another level. Highly recommend Laura! You won’t find a better language teacher!
Nov 8, 2022
Lea
15 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Laura has been fantastic since day one. I saw that she was a skilled teacher from the beginning and can reaffirm it after 10 lessons. She comes very prepared and has helped me improve through structured exercises and guided discussions. I'm a beginner in Spanish and feel very comfortable trying to express myself, even though before Laura, I had never spoken Spanish to anyone in my life. I also appreciate the support and professionalism shown in class, and am planning to continue my studies with her!
Feb 27, 2019
Charle27
2 Spanish lessons
I enjoyed the mock job interview lesson with Laura. She also provides material to review. I felt immediately confident about my language skills and will book another lesson with her.
Nov 7, 2024
Dylan Pitcher
1 Spanish lesson
Very welcoming and nice with helpful advice and clear lesson progression.
Nov 1, 2024
Brandon Paul
53 Spanish lessons
Laura is the best as always. Book with her now and stop searching for a new teacher
Aug 29, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 16.00
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