Spanish teacher Mauro

Mauro

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
French
Other
STRUCTURED SPANISH. FULL IMMERSION. Comprehensible input. Ask me how!
From ColombiaLiving in Armenia, Colombia (17:32 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 17, 2014
Interest topicSports & FitnessMarketingFilms & TV SeriesTravelReading
I am a middle-aged man who has had the great privlege of experiencing in his life two worlds: the analog and the digtal, having the possiblity of a better vision and understanding of the human society. I grew up in an enviroment where good education and culture were constant. I studied in one of the best schools of the city which offered me additionlly a good academic formation. All this allows me to offer the student a truly good use of the Spanish language. From the Spanish used in the streets with its colloquial expressions, idioms and vulgarities, to the use of an elegant and sophisticated Spanish.
5.0
Rating
777
Students
11383
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
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Spanish Lessons

Trial Lesson
419 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
SPANISH FROM SCRATCH. (Real beginners from Scratch) NEW STUDENTS.
A1

Language Essentials

4,084 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
STRENGTHEN YOUR SPANISH. (Intermediate and advanced Students) NEW STUDENTS .
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

2,840 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
CONVERSACIÓN INTEGRAL. COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT. NEW STUDENTS.
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

530 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
ONLY FOR OLD STUDENTS (Including students who took the offer until April 14, 2024)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

719 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
GROUPS (2 people) COMPREHENSIBLE INPUT
A1

Language Essentials

9 lessons completed
USD 36.00+
Package with 13% off
THE 20 HOUR CHALLENGE (Only for beginners from scratch) ¡SAVE USD 140!
A1

Language Essentials

305 lessons completed
USD 17.00

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3,287 Reviews

Student Patrick
Patrick
35 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have just completed the 20 hour challenge with Mauro and it's been an incredible journey. I've tried learning languages before in school and using apps. When it came to everyday conversation, they were useless. Mauro's teaching method involves storytelling, comprehensible input, and teaching vocabulary within context. For me, this proved to be a more natural and intuitive way to learn. My vocabulary has grown so much and I can understand natives speaking at a normal speed. It's less about learning the language and more about getting a natural feel for how Spanish works. For those of you who don't live in a Spanish-speaking area, this environment does a great job of mimicking immersion. I have never progressed this fast in a language. I wish that this kind of language class was more common. I think if there were more teachers like Mauro in schools, there would be fewer frustrated students and many more polyglots. I strongly recommend him!
May 20, 2024
Student Julian Wilson
Julian Wilson
24 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been learning with Mauro for about a month and a half now and he is the BEST language teacher I've ever worked with. I am travelling shortly and I needed someone who could help me get to a basic level as fast as possible. I knew I would have to put in the work outside of the lessons and apply what I was learning, and I absolutely did. The result? I came from knowing nothing to being able to have a basic conversation in about 30 lessons. I look forward to every lesson because he makes every lesson engaging, exciting, and honestly hilarious. He places a large emphasis on speaking which is the most important and difficult thing to learn. Unlike other teachers, time is not wasted on useless grammar exercises and one-way dialogue. It is all interactive. His method of learning via storytelling works wonders and I can't recommend it enough. If you want to learn efficiently and have a great time doing it, look no further. Mauro is the king! Un profesor extraordinario.
Dec 14, 2023
Student Val
Val
222 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Mauro is undoubtedly the finest teacher on iTalki! His repertoire of engaging assignments and tasks for improving Spanish is truly impressive. I never find myself bored in his classes. Mauro constantly experiments with new teaching methods to tailor his approach to each individual student. One of his latest and most remarkable techniques is the utilization of "storytelling". This approach, known as the "input method", is widely regarded as one of the most effective ways to learn a language naturally. Through this method, Mauro effortlessly introduces new vocabulary in every lesson and seamlessly corrects errors through organic conversation, confirmation, and guidance within the context of the story. The best part is that it never feels like studying; it's an enjoyable and immersive experience.
Aug 30, 2023
Student Weiliang Ke 柯偉樑
Weiliang Ke 柯偉樑
21 Spanish lessons
I signed up for Mauro's 20 hour challenge a few months before I travelled to Spain, because I wanted to be able to speak basic Spanish during my holiday. I am so glad that I did! Looking back, it's incredible that Mauro taught the classes entirely in Spanish from Day One, and yet he utilised storytelling methods in a way that enabled you to understand most of what he was saying. Like one of the previous reviews wrote - it really is about giving you a natural feel for how Spanish works without the pressure of conventional studying. Most importantly, he created an environment where I didn't feel scared or self-conscious to make mistakes - because it is the repetition of mistakes and the correction of them that made me learn. I really recommend his classes for those learning Spanish for the first time. ¡Gracias por todo, Señor Mauro- eres una maestro maravilloso!
Nov 10, 2024
Student Hiram Gore
Hiram Gore
16 Spanish lessons
another good lesson today, one step closer to fluency
Nov 1, 2024
Student Tracy
Tracy
6 Spanish lessons
Always an enjoyable lesson with Mauro. He is very patient, fun, and is able to tailor the class to exactly what you need to be working on. I highly recommend working with him!
Oct 31, 2024
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