My name is Alfred. I was born in Tarragona and now live in Spain. I have been teaching for more than 5 years and have been really lucky to have covered a whole variety of teaching within that time: children's groups, ELE to adult learners, private classes for primary and secondary school students and one to one adult lessons for exam preparation. I am also a literacy tutor.

Languages are definitely a passion of mine and I have learned English and Russian up to an Advanced level, this is something I have always loved and continue to do so.

My own language is something I find fascinating and intriguing. One thing I love about language is that there is ALWAYS something new to learn, even for fluent speakers.

I like to teach, using different resources, ensuring the classes are varied and interesting.

Qualifications:

Diploma ELE (Spanish Teacher for foreigners)

Russian Language B1 (RUDN University Moscow)

International Relations (Master)

Experience:

National:

Richmond Academy (Barcelona)

International:

CREF International School (Moscow)

Bilingvata School (Moscow)

General Strategies:

Set and negotiate realistic goals with and for their learners.

Inform learners of the aims and purpose of learning activities.

Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where learners learn with and from each other and feel confidente using Spanish in the classroom.

Make lessons engaging, personally relevant and appropriately challenging.

Help learners develop intercultural awareness and understanding.

Help learners develop a positive and persevering attitude towards their Spanish language learning.

Use a variety of resources and technologies to meet their learners’ needs.

Help learners identify the strategies that suit them best to become successful and autonomous language learners.

Use assessment to promote and measure learning.

Give timely and constructive feedback on learning and progress.

Encourage learners to reflect systematically and regularly upon their learning and progress.