ENGLISH LESSONS FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
I am a specialist in Conversational English for Spanish Speakers.
I have studied Spanish, so I know how the Spanish language works. I know the language’s fascinating history. Spanish is one of the most beautiful languages in the world.
Spanish speakers have two main problems in Conversational English. The first is the rhythm of the language. One of the most beautiful things about Spanish is its rhythm. English also has a rhythm – but it is different from the Spanish rhythm. In my Adult English Classes (Adult ESL Classes), you learn the rhythm of English. This is easy for Spanish speakers: It is like changing from a tango to a rumba!
The other big problem is saying the last letter in a word. Many Spanish speakers say “walk” and “walked” the same way. This is a big problem – but it is an easy problem. There is a reason for this problem: In Spanish the final “d” in a word is often soft. Think of the word “verdad”: You don’t “bite down” on the final “D.” In English (which is originally a German language) you do bite down on it. Americans speaking Spanish often make the opposite mistake. “Walk” and “walked” have different meanings! You must be clear with this English Pronunciation, or people will not understand you. This is very easy to fix in my Conversational English Classes.
HOW OUR ENGLISH LESSONS FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS WORK
Grammar and Vocabulary
Many people ask me, “What text book do you use?” Here is my answer: YOU are the textbook!
In my personal, custom-designed English Lessons for Spanish Speakers, we start where you are in your English, wherever that is. As you speak, I listen to your grammar and find the difficult places.
Because I speak some Spanish and I have so many Spanish-speaking students, I understand WHY you are making certain English grammar mistakes.
The vocabulary you need in English depends on the way you use your English. Do you speak English mostly at work (Business English Lessons)? Do you spend time with new English-speaking friends (English Conversation Lessons)? Do you need help with your writing (English Writing Lessons)? Do you give presentations or speeches (English Presentation Skills and English Speech Lessons)?
There are many words in Spanish that are almost the same in English. We concentrate on those to make sure you know the rules for converting a Spanish word into English.
In my English Lessons for Spanish Speakers, I make sure you have the vocabulary you need, and the grammar to use it properly.
Conversation and Comprehension
Maybe you have good English grammar and a good English vocabulary. The next question is: How is your Pronunciation (English Pronunciation Lessons)?
Is your English easy to understand? Do you say your words correctly? Is the rhythm natural sounding? The rhythm of English is very different from the rhythm of Spanish.
If you want to use the words in Spanish that are similar to English, you must be able to pronounce them correctly.
These are all things you cannot learn from books. (A secret: it is obvious when Spanish speakers learned their English from books or from foreign teachers! Their English does not sound natural!)
For excellent, natural English, you need a personal English teacher who is a native speaker. A personal American English teacher raises your English to the next level!
I promise you, it will be effective – and fun!
GREAT ENGLISH TIPS TO REMEMBER:
1) Be sure to speak slowly! Many students speak much too fast! It is difficult to understand you when you speak too fast. Also, you do not have time to think about your vocabulary and the fundamentals of English grammar. Slow down! Speaking is not a race! LOL!
2) Be sure to say every letter and every syllable. In my Adult English Classes, you will learn how to give the correct “weight” to each letter and each syllable in a word. This will make your English clear and beautiful.
3) Remember this: The best English is the most simple English! You will always sound good with simple, short sentences. The best English is the clearest English.
4) Your two ears are your best teachers! Listen to everyone around you. The world is full of teachers. If people use words or expressions you do not understand, write them down and bring them to your next Adult English Class.
5) Relax and enjoy your English. A conversation in English is not a competition. Everybody has a different style. You have your own style. You could call it the “flavor” of your native language. It can make your English unique and beautiful.
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