Introduction

¡Hola! My name is Yoselin, I'm a native Spanish speaker from Cartagena de Indias, in Colombia.

I have a degree in Linguistics and Literature from Universidad de Cartagena, and I'm certified teacher of Spanish as a Foreign Language.

I offer classes to students from age 18 and up; I have experience working with students from many nations around the world. I also offer clases for Exam preparation (DELE) and specialized courses for Tourists, Medicine, Lawyers and for Diplomatics.

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Education

During my work experience we had a series of "tertulias" in which after reading and analyzing different study materials, we socialized and discussed the methodologies adopted over time for Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. This space was very important because we were able to ground the different theories in our context and analyze their usefulness in today's classroom.
In addition, during my undergraduate studies, I was instructed in each of the language's levels: syntactic, morphological, semantic and pragmatic; as an ELE teacher it is a fundamental basis because from there the comparisons between L1 and L2 are born, when this is possible; and very important: its knowledge allows to illustrate and simplify concepts of the Spanish language that a priori are complex.

Teaching options

Courses I teach

DELE Spanish for Tourists Spanish for Business Spanish for Medical Spanish for Teachers Custom Professional

Age ranges

College Adults Seniors

Teaching style

I've worked in the spanish teaching's field for almost 6 years. During this time, I've had the opportunity to teach students especially from North America and Europe. The students who have participated in my classes have ranged from 15 years old to 75 years old, and this heterogeneity has allowed me to explore and share my language from different perspectives within the academic course.
I gained experience managing courses whose students had almost opposite professions and points of view, as well as private classes, as is natural.
I don't consider myself a teacher with a fixed methodology, as I understand the variables of nationalities, interests, priorities and ways of learning that can coexist in the classroom; therefore, I like to present personalized class material as much as possible because I seek the academic advancement of the student and nurture the particular and general interests in both group and private classes.
I have experience in all levels, and for circumstantial reasons, I am specialized in pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced levels, and I must say that it is professionally satisfactory to observe a positive and gradual process from elementary levels.
On the other hand, I like the private class because taking into account the level and individuality of the student, I feel the academic freedom to design the class material specifically for the learner, making it flexible enough to modify it according to the context and combining it with other bibliographic resources specialized in ELE.
In general terms, my teaching style is hybrid; I consider that mastery of the language, at any level, is achieved by being clear about the importance of grammatical structures, their functional and pragmatic use in oral and written interactions and the active acquisition of vocabulary provided in class or acquired during interactions.
And finally, without a doubt, teaching Spanish as a foreign language has been one of the best choices of my life; it is a process in which I never cease to be surprised by the difference between each student, each nationality and each age. Of course it is a challenge to coexist with such variables and to teach an interesting and useful class for each one, however, that is the reason for my profession, there is always a strategy and i'm passionate about designing it.

Hobbies

writing, reading, watching movies or documentaries, cooking, listening to music

Teaching Spanish as a second language since 2016.

I speak a total of 2 languages:
Spanish (Native), English (Intermediate).

I've visited or lived in the following countries: Colombia

See what students say about Yoselin:

"I'm so grateful for the Spanish tutoring on Live Lingua. You don't have to stress about finding a good, qualified tutor. I have two tutors I work with--Ruth Pantaleon and Yoselin H. They are excellent! Yoselin patiently instructs me on my writing, and Ruth uses engaging activities that gets me talking (while learning grammar). My Spanish--and my life--has been enriched by their teaching. The Live Lingua front office staff are friendly and always answer my questions. I only wish the tutors were paid more. They deserve it and so much more."

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Daniel P.

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"I work at my local health department organizing mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics for vulnerable populations in my rural community. Hispanic folks face many barriers to healthcare access- language being one of the biggest. I started taking Spanish lessons so I could educate individuals in the Hispanic community about COVID-19 vaccines. Six months ago, I knew absolutely no Spanish. Now, I'm finally able to begin having basic conversations with native Spanish speakers and help them get vaccinated. Thank you Live Lingua for helping me develop my Spanish skills and promote health equity!"

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Teagan N.

— Healthcare Professional

"I have been using Live Lingua for approximately 3 months. Very easy to navigate the website, find a teacher, and book a lesson. You have a free consultation with your select teacher to see if you are both a good fit for each other. They give you at least 10% off bulk bought lessons nearly every month. I recommend them to all my friends. Very good website. "

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Chris S.

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"For the past few months, I've taken weekly hour-long one-on-one classes through Live Lingua's language learning platform. My goal has been to improve my Spanish speaking ability, as that was the missing ingredient in my language learning. So far, I would say the experience has been less intimidating than I thought it would be. This is largely thanks to the tutor I study with: she is super-patient, helpful, and knows how to effectively tailor each class to themes I am interested in studying. The Live Lingua platform itself works well--scheduling/changing classes dates is relatively easy, and I appreciate the email reminders on the day of the scheduled class. I'd recommend this tutoring service to anyone who is serious about improving their speaking ability."

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Laura S.

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"I've been taking weekly Spanish lessons via Live Lingua for about 4 months. The free trial was easy to set up and I was matched with an excellent instructor, who is certified in their native country as an instructor in Spanish as a foreign language. It's easy to schedule classes, and I think the pricing is reasonable for the quality of the instruction. In addition, I've found the Live Lingua staff to be highly responsive to any questions. I'm very impressed and encourage anyone looking for live video language lessons to try Live Lingua!"

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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

Develop yourself and open up new opportunities in your life.

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