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Juan David Acuña

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10:44 PM (GMT-05:00)
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Spanish
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250
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4.323
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Spanish
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250
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4.323

Speaks

Spanish
Native
,
English
C2
,
Italian
C1
,
French
C1

About Me

Commercial Pilot ✈ | Spanish Coach | Speak Naturally & Confidently

Hello! I’m Juan David, a 35-year-old Commercial Pilot and Journalist from Bogotá, Colombia.

With over 8 years of teaching experience and thousands of lessons, I help students speak Spanish naturally, clearly, and with confidence in real-life situations.

I’ve learned several languages myself (French, English, Italian, and now Portuguese), so I understand the full process — from beginner to fluency — and how to make it efficient and practical.



👨‍🏫 My approach

My lessons are focused on real communication, not memorization.

I will help you:
• Speak from the very beginning
• Build sentences naturally
• Improve fluency and pronunciation
• Gain confidence step by step

You’ll receive clear guidance, real-time correction, and practical explanations you can actually use.

🎯 What to expect
• Personalized lessons based on your goals
• Conversation-focused training
• Vocabulary and grammar in context
• A comfortable environment where you can speak freely

Many students feel nervous at first — that’s completely normal. My role is to help you feel confident and improve quickly.


🚀 Who my lessons are for
• Students who want to speak Spanish, not just study it
• Learners who feel stuck and want real progress
• Professionals or travelers who need practical communication
• Anyone serious about becoming fluent

If you’re ready to improve your Spanish in a practical and natural way, I’ll be happy to help you.
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My trial lessons

In this 30-minute trial lesson, I will assess your Spanish level through guided conversation and targeted exercises, adapting to both beginner and advanced students. You’ll receive immediate feedback on your performance, along with a clear, personalized strategy to help you progress efficiently and speak with confidence.
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Teacher Stats

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Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Castilian Spanish
Latin American Spanish
Rioplatense Spanish

Résumé

schoolEducation

2023 - 2023
Diplomado en Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera
Universidad Externado de Colombia - Bogotá D.C.
Diplomado virtual en Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera
2015 - 2017
Piloto Comercial de Avión
Aviación Lupetti / Academia de Pilotos de Aviación ADEVIA - Morón, BS AS (Argentina) / Guaymaral (Colombia)
2009 - 2015
Comunicación Social - Periodismo
Universidad Externado de Colombia - Bogotá D.C.

briefcaseWork Experience

2014 - 2015
At&t Customer Care / Sales bilingual Agent
Sutherland Global Services CO - Bogotá D.C.
BPO Services
2013 - 2013
Press & Public Affairs Intern
British Embassy - Bogotá D.C.
Internship
2006 - 0
Foreign Languages Teacher
Door to Door - Bogotá D.C. / Buenos Aires, Argentina
English, Spanish, French & Italian Teacher

diploma_2Certifications

2024 - 2024
ICAO 5
International House - Bogotá D.C.
Operational Aviation Standard English Language