Hello, my name is Mariel Olivera and I'm an experienced English language tutor currently living in Argentina. I have been teaching English online since 2015. I am currently offering a discounted initial trial lesson at 50% off my normal lesson price for new students.
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About me - English
Although I was always in love with the English language (and that's why I studied English translation), after my first trip to England, about 10 years ago I realized that my true passion was in my own language. Being a volunteer for an exchange program in Buenos Aires led me to teach Spanish so international students could communicate in Argentina. Since then, my career changed course. I started training myself to teach Spanish and my first classes began. Since my passion for travel could not rest, I started researching to teach online so I could take all of my students with me in my backpack. Every country and every city I've visited make me even more curious and eager to learn about my own culture.
For the last 4 years, I have been traveling around the world and, unlike what I believed, I feel more and more Argentinean. During my travels, many times I had to change country and language in a very short time, which made me realize how important it is to be immersed in the culture in order to learn more quickly. So, where has all of this led me? I've created my own techniques to teach you Argentine Spanish. Join my lessons so I can show you the essence of my country, the slang, and the local expressions.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience:
2011-Present
Freelance Spanish teacher
Individual Spanish Lessons for Foreigners, working with Spanish grammar, vocabulary, and preparing students to be able to speak good Spanish while they are in Argentina.
2013-Present
EN>ES Freelance Translator/Subtitler
EN>ES written and oral translator as well as Spanish proofreader in the following fields: Literature, ecology, economy, movies.
2015-2016
Rype Coach
I have been teaching Spanish and helping the founder with all my know-how for the business.
Education:
English Translator, Universidad de La Plata
Literary and English language translator, Universidad del Museo Social Argentino
ELE General Teacher, ELE International, endorsed by the University of Rey Juan Carlos
Teaching Online, Coursera
I Conference of Spanish with ELE International
II Spanish Conference with ELE International
Spanish Days with ProfeDeEle
Creativity and Materials Design Workshop
Neuroeducation Workshop
Workshop on Teaching Spanish for Specific Purposes
Advanced translator skills virtual event
ProZ.com Seminar for Novice Translators and Translation Students - Third Edition
Translation for environmental organizations.
Literature and strategies for translating poetry
Course on Environmental Impact, National University of Buenos Aires
ELE Teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language Course, Market Cursos
C1 English Certification, Hampstead School of English
Effective use of video in the ELT classroom, British Council
Teaching Approach
I use Google Drive and Zoom whiteboard to introduce texts, slides, pictures, flashcards, audios, or videos that we'll use during the lesson. I try to perform the lessons in a way as creative and fun as possible. I mention grammar through examples and exercises, trying to make you guess the rules. I have a special emphasis on vocabulary, repeating words, making you guess them, and trying to avoid direct translation. I create special resources to help you remember the vocabulary we've already studied, and for beginners I use a lot of repetition.
I like being very customized with my students, so I try to focus on your goals. If you want to travel, let's learn more about that and read travel articles. If you want to use Spanish for work, moving around a city as an expat, communicate with your couple... let's focus on that!
Note: The prices are for individual lessons for adults.