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Jason de la Cruz
Professional TeacherTeaches
Spanish
Native
German
Portuguese
Speaks
English
Croatian
Serbian
Other
GOETHE & TELC Exam Prep (A1–B2) - Test Smart, Not Just Hard
Teaches
Spanish
Native
German
Portuguese
Speaks
English
Croatian
Serbian
Other
GOETHE & TELC Exam Prep (A1–B2) - Test Smart, Not Just Hard
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From BrazilLiving in Pelotas, Brazil (11:43 UTC-03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 8, 2024InterestsWritingTravelTechMedical & HealthcareReading
With over 8 years of dedicated language learning and a bachelor’s degree in German and Portuguese Language, I have transformed my passion into a professional pursuit. My academic background and extensive experience enable me to guide learners effectively, helping them achieve fluency with structured and engaging methods. I specialize in leveraging students' native languages—particularly Spanish and Portuguese—to simplify grammar and vocabulary acquisition. Whether for travel, career advancement, or exam preparation, I tailor lessons to individual goals, using interactive techniques like dialogues, multimedia, and real-world scenarios to make learning both practical and enjoyable.Me as a Teacher
In my experience as a teacher, I have primarily worked with levels A2.1 to B2.1. I prepare my lessons based on the goals and language needs of my students.
As a German teacher with experience teaching Spanish and Portuguese speakers, I understand the challenges and advantages that come with learning German as a second language. I use your native language as a reference point to simplify complex grammar and vocabulary, making learning more intuitive and effective. This approach has proven to be particularly helpful in bridging the gap between languages and accelerating language acquisition My lessons & teaching style
In my lessons, I encourage active participation through question-based learning, role-plays, cartoons, images and dialogues that simulate real-life situations. This approach helps you to develop both speaking and listening skills while building practical language abilities .
It may be hard at first to express exactly what you want to say, but over time and with practice it becomes easier.
I believe we should see frustration and mistakes as opportunities to learn and to develop skills. So let's allow ourselves to make mistakes and learn from them.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Licenciado em Letras - Português e Alemão - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - 2020
Certificate verified
Alemão Intermediário I - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - 2019
Certificate verified
Alemão Intermediário II - Universidade Federal de Pelotas - 2019
Certificate verified
Ministrante em Curso de Extensão - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG - 2018
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2019 - Current
Portuguese teacherMost of my students had specific purposes like travelling or working. I helped them to reach their specific goals, so I tailored my lessons according to their needs.
2016 - 2023
Spanish teacher for Brazilians
Education
2018 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Criação de estratégias de aprendizagem em Alemão
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Professor de Língua Alemã B1.1 e B1.2
5.0
Rating
20
Students
244
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Spanish
German
Portuguese
Trial Lesson
11 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Spanish lessons for Portuguese Speakers: YOU DECIDE HOW YOU WANT TO LEARN :)
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.80+
Package with 7% off
Conversation Practice for your specific goal (ALL LEVELS)
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 10.80+
Package with 7% off
Spanish A1 - C2 (Textbook, casual conversation, specific topics to talk, verb conjugation practice and more - You Decide How you Learn :) )
A1 - C2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 10.80+
Package with 7% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
10 Reviews
All
German
Portuguese
Andrés Castillo
82 German lessons
Teacher’s pick
Jason ist ein sehr geduldiger und klarer Lehrer. Es alguien muy preparado y gracias a sus clases logré el Goethe B1. Lo recomiendo sin dudar.
Aug 31, 2025
terrance_favors
13 Portuguese lessons
Jason is a fantastic instructor! I have worked with several italki instructors and Jason is among the best. He has strong methodology, he's adjusts based on the student's needs and interests, and has a good command of technology to improve lesson delivery. I appreciated that Jason developed lessons and content to help me achieve my goals. He is also patient and encouraging and provides clear and constructive feedback.
Oct 9, 2025
Hugh
28 Portuguese lessons
The lesson was great. Jason has a variety of teaching methods and the conversation was very engaging.
Jul 9, 2025
andreas
4 Portuguese lessons
Jason ist ein sehr geduldiger und engagierter Lehrer, der immer gut vorbereitet ist und flexibel auf den Schüler eingeht. Er verbindet sehr schön Grammatik mit neuen Vokabeln sowie verschiedenen Übungen. Dazu gehören Sprechen, Schreiben wie auch Hören. Auch sind seine Lektionen abwechslungsreich und interessant.
Jason é um professor muito paciente e dedicado, sempre bem preparado e flexível. Ele combina muito bem a gramática com novos vocabulários e exercícios variados. Isso inclui conversação, escrita e compreensão auditiva. Além disso, as suas aulas são diversificadas e interessantes.
Oct 12, 2025
Samuel
1 German lesson
Jason is a very good and patient teacher for beginners in German.
Sep 21, 2025
Hugh
28 German lessons
I had a great first lesson with Jason. He has some great ideas for stimulating discussion and helping me to learn the language. His energy for learning is contagious, and I look forward to the next lesson.
May 19, 2025
Trial Lesson
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