Who Am I?
Hola, my name is Silvia and I live in Sudbury. I was born in Peru but have lived in England since 1994. My first language is Latin American Spanish but I also speak Spanish from Spain as a result of regular visits over the last twenty years to my second home in Asturias, in the North West of the country.
My Experience and Qualifications
I started teaching Spanish at primary school in 2004, then at West Suffolk College in Bury St Edmunds where I was a tutor for beginner, intermediate and conversation groups of adult Spanish students. I now teach GCSE and A level Spanish at a high school in Bury St Edmunds. I am educated to degree level and have a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Languages.
Outside of formal education, I teach adult groups at home or using Google meet. Using my house in Asturias as a base, I also take groups to Spain for intensive Spanish practice and to immerse themselves in the language and culture of the country.
The Fun of Teaching
I love teaching Spanish because of the direct effect it has on my students. The opportunity to impart ideas and knowledge to my students is both overwhelming and exciting. Every day as a Spanish teacher I have the opportunity to change someone’s life. Finding new ways to teach a topic or a phrase always keeps my mind active. As a teacher I love to be around people from different walks of life.
I love to see how a student improves and it is so rewarding seeing someone develop from having no knowledge of Spanish to becoming a fluent speaker.