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Kathleen
English
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From United States

Living in Jaen, Spain

Certified TEFL teacher from USA with 14 years+ of experience. Born in the Chicago area but rooted in Spain for 14+ years, I’m a TEFL-certified teacher specializing in *natural, confident English conversation*. Fluent in Spanish, I’ve lived the language-learning journey myself—frustrations, triumphs, and all! My lessons blend cultural insights (think tapas chats or baseball idioms) with practical speaking practice, perfect for students who want to *sound authentic* and enjoy the process. Let’s have fun turning mistakes into progress—*¡vamos!* What's important to me as a teacher is for my students to feel comfortable speaking in class, not afraid to make mistakes and to be aware of their progress. I do this by creating a relaxed setting, not interrupting my students and correcting necessary mistakes towards the end of my lessons (or even better, having them correct them on their own), and always encouraging them as they move along on their language-learning journey. My students and their own particular needs help to shape my teaching style. I believe that no one size fits all and once I get a feel for what my students are looking to achieve linguistically, their strong and weak areas, and how they learn best, I am able to better adapt my lessons to suit them and help them improve.
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251 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
20% off
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5.0
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Reviews
98%
Attendance
99%
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Student Robert
Robert
25 English lessons
Kathleen, thank you for all our lessons! We had 27 classes together, and I really enjoyed every one of them. You always created a relaxed atmosphere (even my stress graph seemed to prove it 😊), which made me feel comfortable speaking English. These conversations have helped me become more confident, and I truly appreciate your patience, encouragement, and the positive energy you brought to every lesson. I hope we'll get the chance to talk again, and I wish you all the best for whatever comes next!
Student José Manuel Fuertes
José Manuel Fuertes
9 English lessons
Con Kathleen mejorarás tu inglés a base de conversaciones interesantísimas y divertidas. Es un encanto de persona.
Student Ana Santos
Ana Santos
1 English lesson
Kathleen was exceptional. She made the lesson engaging, clear, and enjoyable from beginning to end. I really loved the class and learned a lot. Thank you for such a wonderful lesson!
Student Cris
Cris
9 English lessons
As the course comes to an end, I’m left with nothing but words of gratitude for Kathleen. She is an incredibly skilled professional, but beyond that, what truly stands out is her human warmth. I’ve made tremendous progress with her, thanks to the way she listens, explains concepts, and guides you toward finding the answers yourself. It almost feels like magic, but it isn’t. Behind it all are years of training and experience that she generously shares with her students. She creates a learning environment where you feel comfortable exploring, stepping out of your comfort zone, making mistakes, learning, and ultimately reaching your goals. Thank you so much, Kathleen!!!!!!
Student Cris
Cris
9 English lessons
I have been learning English for almost 10 years. Kathleen is one of the best professionals you could find to guide you in your learning journey. Thank you so much!
Student José Manuel Fuertes
José Manuel Fuertes
9 English lessons
No he encontrado a nadie que te motive a hablar de esta manera, mas que una clase es como charlar con una buena amiga. Hay buenos profesores aquí, y Kathleen es una de ellos.