Dr. Mateo Villamil-Valencia

In my classes, we will discuss topics of interest to you (academic and non-academic) to understand and practice specialized vocabulary, as well as the most complex forms of Spanish grammar in an intuitive yet rigorous manner. We focus on your personal and professional experiences to understand the logic of the Spanish language and choose the right grammar and tone for each situation.

On the one hand, we will explore various speaking contexts (from the most everyday constructions to the most elaborate reflections), and on the other, we will emphasize your priority topic (e.g., your bachelor's, master's, or PhD discipline, or your industry). In addition, we will use audiovisual reference material tailored to your needs to stimulate all areas of learning (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

This approach is for you if:

- You are doing or will be doing a university exchange (e.g., Erasmus+) in a Spanish-speaking country.

- You are going to study a master's degree or do a PhD in Spain or Latin America.

- You are pursuing a diplomatic career and/or have a special interest in the politics, economy, and culture of Spanish-speaking countries.

- You study or are going to study Spanish-speaking language, literature, cinema, music, or other arts.

- Your company is sending you to a Spanish-speaking country, you do business with a Spanish-speaking country, or you are thinking of relocating or starting a business in a Spanish-speaking country.

The general outline of my classes is as follows:

Grammar Capsule (30%)

Audiovisual support (10%)

Conversation (60%)

Different durations and prices apply for different products: from 15 mins of pitch-prep to 240 mins of intense DELE preparation. Prices start at 10€ for a 15-minute session.