(Certified ELE Tutor) Hello there! Here is a couple of things about me: - My name is José, and I'm from the Dominican Republic. I am a certified Spanish tutor and I have six years of experience teaching Spanish. - I have several hobbies, including surfing, boxing, and mountain biking, and I love spending time at the beach. - I am a very friendly and open-minded person, which makes it easier to have conversations on a variety of topics. - I enjoy sharing and discussing cultures, whether from the DR or other countries, including food, customs, traditions, music, and history. - I can help you prepare for your DELE exam. - I have a lot of exercises, resources, videos, transcriptions, and more! - You will be in a respectful environment where you can confidently make mistakes without fear. - I will provide you with ongoing support and suggestions to improve your Spanish skills. A few of my qualifications include: - ELE Certified Spanish Tutor - I have 6 years of teaching experience - Host of the "Slow Dominican Spanish" podcast - Author of "Domislang: The Dictionary," a resource featuring Dominican slang - Certification in Conciencia Lingüística from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana My teaching methodology involves a structured plan with prepared lessons for each tense, complete with exercises, resources, videos, transcriptions, and more! I believe in keeping things simple—the easier, the better. Taking classes with me would be ideal if you: 📘✨ Want to learn from the basics. 🌴👪 Have Dominican parents who didn't teach you the language and want to understand the language, history, and culture. 📚🧠 Are an intermediate or upper-intermediate student aiming to master tenses such as the subjunctive, conditional compuesto, subjuntivo imperfecto, and more. 💼🛠️ Need to learn Spanish for your job; I can create personalized exercises and research videos and materials based on your specific needs. ✈️🇩🇴 Are planning a trip to the Dominican Republic and want to understand how Dominican Spanish differs from other varieties. 🗣️🕊️ Simply wish to maintain your Spanish level and keep it conversational. Book a trial lesson with me so we can learn together and have fun!