Simon Barker

Spain

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4:53 PM (GMT+01:00)

Teaches

English

Students

Lessons

Teaches

English

Students

Lessons

Speaks

English

Native

Spanish

About Me

Hi everyone, my name is Simon and I've been teaching English for 14 years here in Spain. Previously to living here I had studied piano and was giving classes in piano, muscial theory and guitar. Upon arriving to Spain I didn't have a good level of Spanish and so I decided to do a course to help me get started as an English teacher, and I've never looked back!
I have worked as a private teacher and also in many academies in Barcelona and also in the province of Alicante.
In class I like to make a personal connection with my students and get to the essence of what each pupil is looking for.
I enjoy encouraging students to speak English in a natural and informal way according to the personality and requirements that each of us have. I stress the importance of correct pronunciation and word choice and make pupils aware of the 'rhythm' and flow of the language.
I agree with the concept that we learn more when we're having fun so humour is an important element in my approach to learning.

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