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Virginia
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- Spanish
- Spanish speaking
- Spanish reading
- Spanish listening
- Spanish writing
Idiomatic expressions and film based listening practice fill sessions built on 9 years of teaching, a Licentiate in Spanish Studies suited to film enthusiasts and young professionals.
- Spanish
- Spanish speaking
- Spanish reading
- Spanish listening
- Spanish writing
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About Virginia
Spanish cinema pulled me in during university, when a single film assignment turned into a genuine, lasting obsession with language through film. That early fascination taught me how much natural speech, tone and idiom get lost in traditional textbook learning. Formal study later gave structure to that enthusiasm, but film stayed central to how I personally kept improving. That same approach now shapes how I introduce students to Spanish as it's genuinely spoken.
Working with film enthusiasts alongside young professionals means keeping lessons current, referencing recent releases or trending shows whenever possible. I never rely purely on outdated clips, since fresh, relevant content keeps students genuinely engaged session after session. What I find most rewarding is watching a student catch a joke or idiom in a film without needing any explanation at all. That unprompted understanding often signals real, growing fluency far better than any test could.
I stay closely engaged with Spanish language film and media, regularly watching new releases purely for my own enjoyment. This keeps my teaching current and genuinely reflective of how Spanish sounds in real, contemporary use. Lessons often lean toward whatever film or show genuinely excites a student that week. My hope remains constant, that students leave understanding Spanish naturally, not just academically.
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- Primary School
- High School
- Year 10
- +18
levels :
Primary School
High School
Year 10
Year 11-12
Year 12
TAFE
Adult
Diploma/Certificate
PhD
Early childhood education
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Film enthusiasts learn differently than most students, often absorbing rhythm and tone faster than isolated vocabulary drills ever manage. Young professionals share a similar appetite for language that feels current and natural rather than stiffly academic. Short film clips open many lessons here, giving both groups real dialogue to dissect alongside grammar explanations. Idiomatic expressions get pulled directly from these clips, showing students how native speakers actually talk rather than how textbooks assume they should.
As comprehension builds, I pause clips frequently, breaking down slang, tone shifts and cultural context that subtitles usually smooth over completely. Young professionals particularly enjoy workplace adjacent scenes, picking up phrases useful for casual office banter or client small talk. Film enthusiasts instead gravitate toward whatever genre genuinely interests them, since motivation stays higher when the content itself feels enjoyable. I keep grammar explanations short and tied directly to what students just watched, avoiding disconnected textbook detours entirely.
I remind students often that understanding native speed speech takes repeated exposure, not just occasional passive listening. Rewatching short scenes multiple times builds comprehension far faster than watching once and moving on. Films and shows tied to genuine personal taste stay central, keeping lessons enjoyable rather than obligatory. My focus throughout remains steady, helping students understand Spanish as it's actually spoken, not just written.
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- 5h: $250
- 10h: $500
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