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Alejandra Piña

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Spanish
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Spanish
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Speaks

Spanish
Native
,
Italian
C2
,
English
C1
,
Latin
B2
,
French
A2
,
Swedish
A2
,
German
A1
,
Japanese

About Me

Hello, I am Alejandra! :)

I was born in Mexico City. I completed my postgraduate studies in Italy, then I lived in Playa del Carmen for a couple of years, and now I am based in Puebla.

I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Classics. I worked as a research fellow for the Diccionario del Español de México. In 2007, I started teaching at universities, subjects such as Latin, Italian, English, Literature, advanced Spanish for Mexican students, Spanish writing, and Spanish as a foreign language. I have also been an online teacher for more than 9 years.

I love learning languages because I believe they are a gateway to embracing a whole new culture —a whole new world— in a truly charming and enjoyable way. I am currently studying Japanese; it is not only one of my favorite activities, but also a great way to keep in mind the challenges my students face.

I love teaching Spanish. Sharing my language and culture allows me to understand and appreciate them more deeply... and I always have fun while doing it. ;)

No matter what your Spanish level is, I can help you. I base my teaching on the Common European Framework, follow Instituto Cervantes guidelines and advice, and consult various sources in order to offer you solid instructional materials. I enjoy using engaging and appealing teaching aids in my lessons: websites, songs, articles, recipes, series, books, and movies—it all depends on your goals, level, likes, and interests.

I would be delighted to meet you, to be your Spanish teacher, and to make your learning a joyful and meaningful experience.

¡Cuenta conmigo! (Count on me!) :)

Alejandra

(I only teach adults who are genuinely motivated to learn. If you are a high school student looking for help with homework or tests, or a parent seeking that kind of support for your child, please note that my teaching approach is different.)

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My trial lessons

In our trial lesson we will introduce ourselves, I will listen to your goals, interests and preferences, and according to them I will propose the best plan and material for walking you along your learning process. I will explain any doubts you have and, in the remaining time, we will start our actual first lesson.
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Teacher Stats

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class7.722
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Schedule

Teaching Expertise

Beginner
Upper Beginner
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced
Upper Advanced
Latin American Spanish
Mexican Spanish

Résumé

schoolEducation

2009 - 2011
M.A. Classics
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - Ciudad de México, México
Focus in Christian Latin. Last semester at Universitá degli Studi di Torino.
2004 - 2009
B.A. Classics
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México - Ciudad de México, México
Latin and greek language and literature

briefcaseWork Experience

2016 - 2018
Lecturer (Writen communication strategies)
ITAM - Ciudad de México
Academic writing in spanish
2015 - 2015
Teacher (Spanish and literature)
ITESM - Mexico City
Spanish and literature lessons
2012 - 2013
Lecturer (Reading and writing)
UQROO - Playa del Carmen
Reading and writing lessons
2009 - 2011
Lecturer (Latin)
UNAM - Mexico City
Latin classes
2007 - 2009
Spanish for foreigners teacher
(Freelance) - Mexico City
Conversational spanish
2008 - 2009
Research Fellow
El Colegio de México - Ciudad de México, México
Collaboration in writing and correcting the "El diccionario del español de México"
2016 - 0
Online Teacher
Prepa en Línea-SEP - Mexico City
Online Teacher for high school students
2018 - 0
Spanish for foreigners teacher
TAAN Spanish School Playa del Carmen - Playa del Carmen
Spanish classes

diploma_2Certifications

2015 - 2015
TOEFL
ITESM - Mexico City
650 points
2005 - 2005
PLIDA C1
Societa Dante Alighieri - Mexico City
Italian certification