Frequently Asked Questions
What primary services do you offer?
Being completely trilingual in English, Spanish and Portuguese, I can offer instruction from basic to advanced in any of the three languages. I can teach native English speakers Spanish or Portuguese, native Spanish speakers English or Portuguese, or native Portuguese speakers English or Spanish.
What do you specialize in?
Rather than a rigid cookie-cutter approach which works for some but not for all, I work with my clients to create a very customized or bespoke program which is designed to achive specific goals. Some students need help making busines proposals or presentations in other languages, some need to take exams in foreign languages for visas, citizenship or driver's licenses and others simply want to travel. I work closely with each client to create a tailored program to achieve their objectives.
What are the rates of your services?
There is no rate card or formal price list per se. Once I understand your goals and time availability, we will work collaboratively to create a budget that suits your objectives.
I've never spoken the language before. Do you work with beginners?
Yes, absolutely and really enjoy it. You will be shocked at how quickly you can learn the basics to be able to confidently communicate.
Are you more focused on verbal or written communication?
Once again, it's completely dependent on the client's needs, but I feel strongly that learing to read, speak and auditory interpretation are all intertwined and imperative towards your ultimate success.
Do you work with both children and adults?
Most certainly, and seniors as well!
Do you offer group lessons?
Yes. Although individual lessons are more common, I've worked with couples, familities and friends who are at comparable ability levels and have similar objectives.
Do you offer any corporate services?
Yes, I also assist businesses facilitate sales to customers outside of their home country when these customers don't speak the same language as the business and there are no on-site personnel who speak the customer's desired language. Please enquire for more details.
What are your teaching methodologies ?
I use neurolinguistics, focusing on the four communication modalities with greater emphasis on conversation. I work with writing, reading and listening as well. This methodology is involved in class customization and are flexible according to the student's needs.