You know me from the Spanish Input YouTube channel.
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You know me from the Spanish Input YouTube channel.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From EcuadorLiving in Guayaquil, Ecuador (20:57 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 26, 2016
Interest topicHistoryWritingReading
Listening and accurate pronunciation are the most important things for learning Spanish.
I've studied the phonetics of the Spanish language and the main dialects. This means I can help you to:
-Better understand spoken Spanish by giving you a solid base on phonetics (how sounds are made) and phonology (how the sounds vary).
-Develop an easy-to-understand, neutral Spanish accent.
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Me as a Teacher
Spanish courses teach incorrect pronunciation.
Online you can find real examples of Spanish pronunciation, but it can be difficult to understand WHY pronunciation varies so much.
I'm here to help you. I'll give you the tools to understand Spanish pronunciation from any country and help you acquire an educated, neutral Spanish accent that will be accepted anywhere on Earth.
Please watch my introduction video to see a very common mistake learners make. Book a lesson now!
My lessons & teaching style
I stress the importance of ear training and correct pronunciation right from the start. For this, I use videos on Spanish phonetics I've created myself and the International Phonetic Alphabet.
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.
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5.0
Rating
435
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100%
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Spanish Lessons
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One-on-one Spanish Lessons
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781 Reviews
dollyoko
9 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Miguel is a very patient and generous teacher who knows so much about phonetics, how we produce different sounds with different positions of our tongue and lips, and the kinds of confusions that can arise for English speakers (in my case). We practised producing various consonants, and Miguel suggested some intensive and deliberate listening exercises for homework. I cannot recommend Miguel highly enough!
Feb 7, 2024
Cole Williams
51 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of the most knowledgeable, professional, patient, and reliable teachers here on Italki. Miguel uses a variety of resources to help his students and is always present and engaged. His audio and video connection are always great and he emphasizes real, spoken Spanish over theory and grammar rules. My Spanish has improved immensely by working with him, and he always has a helpful and straightforward way to explain even the most complicated of topics.
Jul 26, 2023
Chatman
53 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I decided this month to take a Spanish class focusing only on pronunciation. Miguel has a talent to help you sound more polished and fluid with your pronunciation and speaking. He breaks down words into syllables which is very helpful for a visual learner. He explains how sounds are blended when natives speak quickly. No doubt learning this will improve my listening comprehension.
Jun 27, 2023
Thomas Rudd
2 Spanish lessons
Awesome and super helpful lesson!
Jul 26, 2024
dollyoko
9 Spanish lessons
Every lesson with Miguel is both enjoyable and fruitful. He is very patient and excellent at eliciting conversation responses even when I am quite mentally tired. His knowledge of phonetics and phonology is very deep, and inspires me to improve my pronunciation. His unique pedagogical resources are superlative. I wholeheartedly recommend Miguel as a teacher.
Jul 11, 2024
dollyoko
9 Spanish lessons
An excellent teacher whom I unreservedly recommend. Lessons are always fun and inspiring. Muchísimas gracias por todo, Miguel.