¡Hola! My name is Gustavo. I am a native Spanish speaker from Cuernavaca and I'm currently living in Mexico City. I have a degree in Hispanic Literature and Teaching Spanish from the Universidad Internacional in Cuernavaca and a master’s degree in Spanish from Cleveland State University in the U.S. I have been teaching Spanish to students of all levels and ages since 2004. My students have come from many places all around the world.
I specialize in teaching professional Spanish, Spanish for tourism, Spanish for business, medical Spanish, Spanish for teachers and Spanish for priests. I also can help students with test preparation for the DELE or ECELE.
Outside of teaching, I love sports, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Please contact me for a free trial lesson!
B.A. in Hispanic Literature and Teaching Spanish
M.A. in Spanish with a concentration in Sociolinguistics
I like sports, traveling and spending time with my family.
My teaching methods depend on the individual needs of every students. If you want to focus on communication we'll focus on that. On the other hand if you want to focus on grammar, we'll use a book and explain those grammar points with a lot of exercises. If you want to do both grammar and speaking, we'll combine both skills. We'll do our best to suit your needs!
Courses I teach
DELEECELESpanish for TouristsSpanish for BusinessSpanish for MedicalSpanish for TeachersSpanish for PriestsCustom Professional
Age ranges
AdolescentsCollegeAdultsSeniors
Teaching Spanish as a second language since 2004.
I speak a total of 2 languages: Spanish (Native), English (Advanced).
I've visited or lived in the following countries: United States, France, Jamaica, Cayman Islands and Guatemala
I teach Spanish to help you...
Speak with native Spanish speakers wherever you meet them.
Get fully prepared for your Spanish exam
Explore a Spanish speaking country comfortably and safely.
Work more effectively in a business environment
Deliver care to Spanish speakers in need of medical assistance
Share your faith with the Spanish speaking world
Develop yourself and open up new opportunities in your life.
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Claire S. - Spanish Teacher
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