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Margarita Martínez
Spanish
Native
Zapotec
Native
English
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From Mexico

Living in McAllen, United States

Native Speaker of Spanish and Zapotec, an indigenous language of Oaxaca, Mexico I am originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, and I grew up speaking not only Spanish but the indigenous language of my community, a variety of Zapotec. As a young adult, I moved to the United States, where I learned English. Eventually, I went on to earn my BA in Spanish from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and then my MA in Spanish, with a concentration in linguistics, which allowed me to produce a Master's Thesis on Zapotec. At UTRGV, I had the opportunity to not only be a student, but to become a Spanish tutor and teacher, a vocation I fell in love with. I am excited about the opportunity to continue to share my love for my languages and cultures on italki. I have almost 10 years of experience in various capacities helping students learn and practice Spanish. I have worked as a middle school teacher, teaching beginning and intermediate Spanish, and as a graduate student instructor and peer tutor and instructor for university students of all levels. I have had the opportunity to work both with non-native beginning students and with heritage language students, those who grew up around Spanish. I love helping others and helping them learn my native languages. As someone who learned a second language as an adult, I know how challenging, yet ultimately rewarding the process can be, and I am eager to support and help others on that journey. My goal is to work individually with learners to tailor my lessons to their language learning needs and goals. I can work with Spanish le...
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Trial Lesson
39 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversación básica / Basic conversation
A1-B1
Conversation
351 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
18% off
Español para principiantes / Spanish for beginners
A1-A2
Language Essentials
82 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
18% off
Gramática / grammar
A1-C2
Language Essentials
198 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
18% off
Group Lessons for Conversation, Grammar, Language Basics and more
A1-C2
Language Essentials
8 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
17% off
Conversación Avanzada/Advanced Conservation
B1-C2
Conversation
16 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
14% off
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Ed K
16 Spanish lessons
Margarita, is a great teacher, she manages to help me better understand Spanish grammar, while at the same time helping me learn to speak Spanish. I,m continuing to use Margarita for lessons.
Student Kathy
Kathy
17 Spanish lessons
¡Siempre es genial conversar con Margarita! Estoy volviéndome mucho más confiada en mis habilidades para hablar español gracias a su estilo de enseñanza.
Student Hannah C
Hannah C
5 Spanish lessons
It’s always an enjoyable conversation and learning experience. :)
Heidi Marie
1 Spanish lesson
Energetic, interesting, easy-going teacher who kept the conversation flowing.
Student Kimi
Kimi
32 Spanish lessons
Una conversación excelente. Margarita es la mejor tutora de italki ✨
Student Hannah C
Hannah C
5 Spanish lessons
I came in with some prior knowledge but we still covered basic grammar rules and vocabulary to see where I was struggling. If you have some Spanish knowledge, it's best to come in with an idea of what you need to improve on, so you can create a lesson plan together. However, she can meet you where you're at and provide structure if you're lost. Super sweet teacher with a lot of passion for what she does. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn Spanish in a patient and non-judgmental environment.