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Miguel -SpanishInput
Community TutorTeaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Obsessed with phonetics [fə'nɛɾɪks]. I type IPA symbols in real time during my lessons.
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Obsessed with phonetics [fə'nɛɾɪks]. I type IPA symbols in real time during my lessons.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From EcuadorLiving in Guayaquil, Ecuador (07:41 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 26, 2016InterestsHistoryWritingReading
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 generate AI stuff from the audio recording when you use Italki Classroom. I do NOT recommend using Italki Classroom. 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.
Me as a Teacher
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! My lessons & teaching style
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.5.0
Rating
483
Students
3,237
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
204 lessons completed
USD 9.99+
One-on-one Spanish Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials3,021 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
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809 Reviews
Fio
5 Spanish lessons
Phenomenal as always :D thank you!!
Jan 19, 2026
Madeline
1 Spanish lesson
Great first lesson! We got right down to business working on my pronunciation and discussing the kind of work I should be doing going forward. Exactly what I was hoping for.
I’m still very much a beginner in Spanish. In fact, today’s lesson was actually my first time attempting to speak with someone in Spanish. So, I appreciate how patient he was with me even though I couldn’t say very much.
Looking forward to next time!
Jan 16, 2026
Jonatan
5 Spanish lessons
I wish there was a Miguel for every language I was learning. It's very hard to find someone so knowledgable about the sounds of a language and with the ability to precisely diagnose and improve your pronunciation. He's the first teacher on iTalki, I've ever bought a 10 package class with. Super professional, organized, prepared, but also able to go with the flow. Recommended.
Jan 10, 2026
Fio
5 Spanish lessons
Miguel is amazing!! He knows so much and is so helpful and supportive!
Jan 16, 2026
Amanda Sav
22 Spanish lessons
Today was my 20th lesson! Miguel is amazing teacher of listening and pronunciation and always has examples, etymology, etc. to help you understand new words. I have a hearing disability so I am grateful to have this skill early in my Spanish learning.
Jan 15, 2026
Brittany
2 Spanish lessons
First lesson and I really enjoyed it! We jumped into it and I learned a lot for only being lesson one. Miguel is a great teacher and will figure out a plan that works best for you.
Jan 9, 2026
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