From ColombiaLiving in Monteria, Colombia (21:42 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2021
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Hi there! My name is Marcela and I am passionate about teaching Spanish. I live with my family in a city in northern Colombia called Montería. In my free time, I like to go out with my friends to eat or cook something delicious at home. I am an easy-going and family-oriented person. Come join me and learn about me and Colombian culture!
¡Hola! Me llamo Marcela y me apasiona enseñar español. Vivo con mi familia en una ciudad al norte de Colombia llamada Montería. En mi tiempo libre me gusta salir con mis amigos a comer o cocinar algo rico en casa. Soy una persona muy tranquila y familiar ¡Ven conmigo y conoce sobre mí y la cultura colombina!
Me as a Teacher
I am a simultaneous translator with a certification in Teaching Spanish to Foreigners. I have recently completed my Master’s Degree in Linguistics, applied to teaching Spanish as a foreign language. I started teaching English in 2007, and then I decided to guide people in the process of learning Spanish as a foreign language.
Soy traductora simultánea con una certificación en Enseñanza de Español para Extranjeros. Recientemente, completé mi Maestría en Lingüística, aplicada a la enseñanza del español como lengua extranjera. Comencé a enseñar inglés en 2007 y luego decidí guiar a las personas en el proceso de aprender español.
My lessons & teaching style
If you take a trial class with me, I'll send a message to learn about your learning style, goals, and interests. I use Kahoot, Genially, and other fun resources to make classes engaging and tailored to your needs. Join me for a trial class and start your Spanish learning journey!
Si tomas una clase de prueba conmigo, te enviaré un mensaje para conocer tu estilo de aprendizaje, objetivos e intereses. Uso Kahoot, Genially y otros recursos divertidos para hacer las clases atractivas y adaptadas a tus necesidades. ¡Únete a mí para una clase de prueba y comienza tu camino en español!
My teaching material
Audio files
PDF file
Flashcards
Text Documents
Articles and news
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Image files
Certificates
Máster Lingüística Aplicada a Enseñanza de ELE - Universidad Europea del Atlántico - 2024
Certificate verified
Enseñanza de EFE: negocios, turismo y medicina - Universidad de Granada - 2022
Certificate verified
Diplomado en Enseñanza de ELE - Universidad Externado de Colombia - 2018undefined
Certificate verified
Administración de Empresas - Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - 2018
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
Profesora de Español para Médicos VeterinariosSpanish for Veterinary Professionals - Colombia
2022 - Current
Profesora de ELEFluency Lab - Colombia
Education
2003 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Traducción SimultáneaCorporación Universitaria de Colombia IDEAS
2022 - 2024
Master's - Máster en Lingüística Aplicada a Enseñanza de ELEUniversidad Europea del Atlántico
Work Experience
2022 - Current
Profesora de ELEFluency Lab - Colombia
5.0
Rating
299
Students
3,370
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
299
Students
3370
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
126 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Spanish classes for all levels (1 or 10 hours)
A1 - C1Language Essentials1,497 lessons completed
USD 14.00
Package with 25% off
Spanish classes for all levels (1 or 5 hours)
A1 - C1Language Essentials848 lessons completed
USD 14.00
Package with 29% off
Spanish conversation classes
B1 - C1Conversation281 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
126 Reviews
Daniel
92 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Marcela is a great teacher- she is very well-prepared, knowledgeable, and fun to talk with.
Apr 8, 2025
italki759833
129 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Marcela is very nice and patient. She Makes the lesson fun.
Mar 16, 2023
Claire Chen
2 Spanish lessons
Disfruté mucho de mi primera clase con Marcela. Utilizó preguntas para confirmar mi nivel y desarrollamos conversaciones basadas en ellas, que fueron interesantes. Espero nuestra próxima lección :)
Dec 25, 2025
melody r
188 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Wonderful teacher! Very patient, organized and encouraging. It's a joy learning w
ith her.
Jan 15, 2024
Levent Bilal
2 Spanish lessons
Marcela is an excellent teacher. She can easily steer the conversation to put you at ease. She is always well-prepared and never runs out of things to talk about. She assesses your level well and tailors the lesson based on your needs. Last but not least, she is very cheerful and kind.