Learning a new language keeps your brain engaged and active even at an adult age. Consider it food for your brain. You might want to pursue better business opportunities, communicate with friends and relatives in other countries, prepare for your next trip or simply enjoy learning about new cultures. Congratulations! Spanish is one of the richest and most diverse languages in the world spoken natively by more than 460 million people in 31 countries, this makes it the second native language is most spoken in the world. A third of the Internet content in the world is written in Spanish. If you are able to communicate in Spanish but you do not feel confident enough or want to reach the top and excel in your skills and pronunciation, you need private Spanish lessons.
The level of fluency you can achieve by reading books and taking courses is limited before you can truly become proficient in Spanish, what you need is practice with a native speaker. Even better, a private Spanish tutor on Skype.
I'm Octavio, a young professional living in Mexico city. Years ago, when my Japanese wife arrived in Mexico, she felt confident enough to go shopping at the supermarket by herself while I was working. On one occasion, she walked down the meat section and picked up a product. A nice associate welcomed her and offered help. My wife was feeling confident and decided to show that she could speak Spanish. She looked at him directly and confidently said "¡Me encanta tu chorizo!" with a big smile (lit. I love your sausage!). He replied with a weak "Gracias" and a bow. She didn't know what was going on. She texted me immediately and I went over what had just happened. She's a good sport so we laughed it off.
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Most likely you know by now that Latin American countries, especially Mexico, have a strong culture of double entendre. Some people find it confusing, other amusing but the fact is that without perspective and context, perfect Spanish can mean something completely different to natives. She could have said something along the lines of "Me gusta mucho este producto" or "Me encanta el chorizo que venden aquÃ?ÃÂ" but my wife happily and innocently told the guy that she loved his sausage. Thankfully, she's over it and now finds it hilarious.
From this story, you can see the importance of understanding cultural cues. This is probably one of the biggest advantages of taking one on one online Spanish lessons with a private tutor. You'll learn about words in Spanish that don't exist in English. You will learn all the nuances of the language, hints of words to use or avoid! No textbook or course can teach you better than our tutors online.
What are my options apart from private Spanish lessons?
When you search online for options and learning resources, you will find websites offering magic game-like courses, interactive lessons, and revolutionary methods that promise to make you fluent in just weeks with a minimum effort in as little as 10 minutes a day. While that might be true for a few geniuses out there, most of us need individual attention and tailored practice taking into account our learning style and pace.
Let's face it, becoming fluent in any language requires discipline, motivation, and practice, lots of practice. While you can certainly pick up vocabulary and learn something from said courses, it is important to keep in mind: that they are targeting a very general audience with no particular goal in mind.
Maybe you will listen to an audio lecture titled "¿Dónde está la biblioteca?" (lit. Where is the library?) that is great... La biblioteca! Now what? You need something useful that will help you piece things together. One-on-one conversational Spanish lessons will boost your skills and help you build the confidence you need to speak Spanish fluently.Ã?ÃÂ A private Spanish tutor will focus on your strengths and the areas you need to work on and provide you with valuable feedback. I will go over 12 advantages of hiring private Spanish lesson on Spanish55:
#1: Tutors deliver a different perspective
Just as in the example of my wife's happy shopping experience, our tutors provide insight into the usage of phrases, idioms, and even certain words. This is especially helpful if you want to avoid an embarrassing moment in any situation. Maybe you are creating a good atmosphere with someone, you do not want to spoil the moment! (It will be unforgettable). You might know an old and antiquated greeting, phrase, or maybe you are speaking around something that can be offensive or inappropriate. Don't worry, your private Spanish tutors got your back and will be happy to guide you.
#2: Learn at your own pace
Every mind is its own universe, and as such, you have a unique learning pace. Some people learn very quickly while others need a little bit more time. When you hire a private Spanish tutor on Skype, you can schedule your private Spanish lessons based around your agenda and learning needs. Rest assured that you are in the hands of a professional that will answer all your questions and guide you to succeed in learning the Spanish language. Probably your agenda allows 3 classes per week, or you need a couple of hours every day. The choice is yours. Remember you don't have to feel pressured to follow a traditional program or calendar. You decide your times and how intensive you want to make it.
#3: Personal attention from the private Spanish tutor
When you take private Spanish lessons, the usual teacher-centered dynamic in a group class changes to a more interactive and productive relationship with the Spanish tutor online, the techniques and even material are adapted to your needs and interests. There is an opportunity to build rapport, confidence, improve fluency, engage in motivating interactions and learn beyond a textbook.
Language tutors have a love for what they teach and are open to help you always. private Spanish lessons help you build a relationship of trust. This is not always true even in small group lessons because there is a limited amount of individual attention from the tutor and you may get bored or lost catching up to the rest of the group. Don't hesitate to ask our tutors whenever you have a question, as minimal as may be. Remember the proficiency and confidence to speak Spanish and any other language is in the details.
#4: Private Spanish lessons. Learn anytime, anywhere.
You do not have to worry about being late to class. Simply take your classes from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC if you are at home or at the office. You can't find this flexibility in any group lesson. You can organize your calendar and even take classes if you are on a business trip or personal holidays. Access to high-speed internet is available in all sorts of places, from businesses to hotels to coffee shops. You have no excuse to miss your Spanish classes.
#5: Teach more than any lesson plan
Most of the traditional courses fall short on the coverage of specific vocabulary or exact topics of interest, with private Spanish lessons there are no limits to your learning experience. Moreover, some words have different meanings in different Spanish speaking countries. How can you guarantee you will learn the proper words and expressions of your destination country? Our private Spanish tutors can guide you and evenÃ?ÃÂ provide with useful references and idioms. You would never find such words in any textbook. You will have detailed explanations on when and how to use the local idioms.
#6: Customized Lessons
You probably hear that people prefer different learning styles and techniques according to their own learning style and skills. While we all have a mix of different styles, there is a dominant style of learning. Traditional courses focus too much on vocabulary, traditional pressured exams, and quizzes. If you're not a great test-taker, this can create negative memories leading you to believe you are "not so good" with languages. With customized lessons, the private Spanish tutor on Skype can adjust as much as possible to your style while keeping the conversational lesson stress-free.
#7: No interruptions for better results
I recommend that youÃ?ÃÂ establish your own personal learning space. This might not sound immediately necessary for you. After all, you can take classes anywhere. While this is technically true, studies have found that the place or "context" where you study, affects how your brain will remember about the lesson, so I advise you to find a spot you like, preferably far from the noise or potentially distracting sources.Ã?ÃÂ One of the advantages is that once you define your space, your brain will be focused 100% to the private Spanish lessons and you will retain more information - the goal is to make every session a highly effective learning experience. It's simple, no interruptions lead to learning Spanish faster.
#8: Suggest your topics of interest
If there is a specific topic that you would like to review, let the private Spanish tutor know in advance in order to provide related vocabulary, expressions, and phrases. This flexibility allows you to keep engaged and prepared for that important moment in your life. Do not limit yourself. The possibilities are endless and your tutor is there to help you!
#9: Continuous Feedback:
Stay motivated with continuous and immediate feedback. You can track your progress with the help of the private Spanish tutor on Skype. There is a relationship of trust and open communication where tutors will be completely honest about your progress. This helps you focus on your weak points and reinforce the areas of opportunity. You will not get detailed and personalized feedback on a traditional course.
#10: No peer pressure
Stress-free experience! One of the advantages of private Spanish lessons online is that it gives you additional confidence to ask questions when there is something that you do not fully understand. Some people might feel very self-conscious in a traditional group lesson. How many of us have experienced fear of being laughed at or pointed at for questions that may seem obvious to others but not to you? The tutor will understand you and guide you with any questions you may have.
#11: Improve your confidence
For some people, having contact with strangers can be difficult and often stressful. If socializing is not your cup of tea, you do not have to take your chances talking to a group of people or going out of the safety of your comfort zone. You can take your classes in the environment you feel the safest and comfortable. For most learners, self-awareness of their non-native accents can deter from their learning experience. Avoid stress and simply connect to Skype and start speaking! This doesn't mean you won't be able to interact with people, it just means we'll take this one step at a time.
#12: Have fun!
Last, but not least, one of the most important aspects of private Spanish lessons is that you will have FUN. Using a variety of methods and techniques, the private Spanish tutor will keep you engaged and motivated to reach your personal language goals. Unlike textbook conversations in a group lesson, you will have an active exchange with a native Spanish speaker where you can learn all the aspects of the language. It has never been easier to become fluent in the Spanish language so don't wait any longer!
Let's recap!
These are just some of the advantages of having private Spanish lessons with a company like Spanish55. The truth is you need to take a class and experience it. Do not hesitate to reach out and talk about your goals with us. We are more than happy to assist you and provide a free consultation. We can get to know each other and show you how we help hundreds of students just like you gain conversational fluency. Meet with our qualified private Spanish tutors on Skype from the comfort of your home. You will boost your self-esteem and be prepared for any situation. As your dedication and commitment grow, you will feel motivated to continue with your hard work. Results speak for themselves! Do not miss the chance to speak Spanish fluently in a fun, interactive and effective approach.
