1^st lesson free

Izaskun

Rate $22
Response 1h

$22/h

1^st lesson free

Spanish
Spanish reading
Spanish listening
DELE

Native Spanish tutor with 11 years living in Spain, teaching all levels in Cape Town and online

Spanish
Spanish reading
Spanish listening
DELE

Lesson location

- online

About Izaskun

I'm South African, but I've lived in Spain for the past 11 years — moving between cities, studying, building friendships, and creating a whole life, all in a language I wasn't fully comfortable with at the beginning. There's nothing like not being able to be your funny self because of language obstacles.

But quickly, I learned to actually live in Spanish, not just understand it: making mistakes, adapting, and slowly making it my own.

Today, Spanish isn't just a language I speak — it's part of who I am. At the end of the day, Spanish has shaped a huge part of what I find amusing, culturally significant, flirtatious, and everything in between. That's exactly why I want to teach it: because I know what it feels like to go from translating every sentence in your head to, one day, simply being yourself in another language.

Learning a language is about so much more than memorising grammar — it's a way into an entire culture.

About the lesson

My methodology as a private Spanish tutor

I adapt my methodology to each student's specific objective. Once we've established what you need — whether that's conversational fluency, preparing for a move or life in a Spanish-speaking country, or specialised vocabulary for professional or academic purposes — I tailor every lesson to help you reach it, adjusting pace, materials, and focus as we go.

Teaching techniques and methodology

I use a communicative approach, where oral production and practical comprehension take priority from the very first level, without neglecting a solid, progressive grammatical foundation. I incorporate authentic materials — news, audio, everyday situations — so that learning reflects real, everyday use of the language. Correction is constant but constructive, and I use spaced repetition to consolidate vocabulary and structures over the long term.

Example lesson structure

A standard one-hour session is structured in four phases: (1) a conversational warm-up of around ten minutes to activate the language; (2) introduction or reinforcement of a specific grammar point or topic; (3) guided practice, both oral and written, applying what's been learned; and (4) a wrap-up with personalised feedback and specific tasks to consolidate progress.

What makes me unique as a teacher

I'm a native Spanish speaker with a university degree in Advertising and Public Relations, which brings a particular sensitivity to clear, effective communication in my lessons. I also understand the linguistic difficulties of learning Spanish as an English speaker, because I went through that process myself. That experience gives me a unique perspective on the challenges my students face, and helps me explain things in a way that actually makes sense from an English speaker's point of view.

Who my lessons are aimed at

I teach students of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers. I have a particular interest in students seeking applied conversational Spanish — for travel, relocation, or professional life — as well as those looking for structured, progressive language preparation.

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5h: $110
10h: $220

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This first lesson offered with Izaskun will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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Native Spanish tutor with 11 years living in Spain, teaching all levels in Cape Town and online

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About Izaskun

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack rates

free lessons

online

Other tutors in Spanish

Antonio

Leonora

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Andrea

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Libia

Lucia

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Thibault

Tiago

Pablo

Angelica

Salomé

Noelia

Flabia

June

Guido

Inés

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