Obsessed with phonetics [fə'nɛɾɪks]. I type IPA symbols in real time during my lessons.
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Obsessed with phonetics [fə'nɛɾɪks]. I type IPA symbols in real time during my lessons.
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus EcuadorLebt in Guayaquil, Ecuador (01:29 UTC-05:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 26. Apr 2016
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I can help you improve your listening and pronunciation by giving you a solid base on Spanish phonetics (how sounds are made) and phonology (how the sounds vary).
Note: You DO NOT need "Italki Plus". All Italki Plus does is use AI to generate stuff from the audio recording when you use Italki Classroom. I do NOT recommend using Italki Classroom because it's unstable. Please choose Zoom instead. And I use Google Docs to write down anything you need to remember, so Italki Plus is pointless if you're taking lessons with me.
Before our lesson:
-Get a headset with microphone
-Install ZOOM
-Create a Google Document and share it with me.
Meine Kreationen
Ich als Lehrkraft
In Spanish, "todos" is pronounced ['to.ðos], but English speakers say ['to.ɾos]. You've just changed the word meaning "everyone" for the word meaning "bulls".
Learning about phonetics can also help you understand native speakers. In natural connected speech, "¿Qué es esto?" is pronounced ['ke'ses.to]. You'll learn phonetics to understand WHY this happens and how pronunciation varies by country. I'll help you acquire a neutral accent that will be accepted anywhere on Earth.
I stress the importance of ear training and correct pronunciation right from the start.
Please watch my introduction video to see a very common mistake learners make. Book a lesson now!
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
If possible, please do the following before our lesson:
1) Make sure your internet connection is solid (ethernet is better)
2) Get a headset.
3) Create a new Google Document and share it with me.
4) For the best audio and video quality please choose Zoom as the communication platform.
Just finished my first ten lessons with Miguel. The content he’s created and face to face lessons/feedback has helped my pronunciation and ear for Spanish so much! I’m a beginner and want a strong foundation in pronunciation and listening skills, which Miguel is helping me fulfill.
4. Dez. 2025
Amanda Sav
15 Spanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Great first introductory lesson with Miguel. I was looking specifically for a teacher who can focus on phonetics and pronunciation and look forward to learning more!
27. Okt. 2025
Amanda Sav
15 Spanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Today was my 14th lesson with Miguel. I’ve improved my pronunciation a lot and today I enjoyed doing Q&A with each other in Spanish. I’m starting to put together sentences in Spanish when speaking, which is very encouraging, since I’m still a beginner!
18. Dez. 2025
Fio
1 Spanisch Unterrichtsstunde
I am SO HAPPY to have found Miguel on Italki. Oh my goodness!! I have been wanting to find a teacher like Miguel for the longest time. He knows so much about linguistics and pronunciation and is able to quickly diagnose opportunities for improvement. Miguel is also incredibly patient, helpful, and attentive!! I'm beyond excited for our upcoming lessons and cannot recommend him enough.
14. Nov. 2025
M***
11 Spanisch Unterrichtsstunden
Maestro Miguel is a master in these opening classes in the sole focus of pronunciation, which I absolutely love. With that as a foundation and in the meantime all the other hopes of learning a language will fall into place.