Native Spanish speaker expert in conversation and pronunciation
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
Portuguese
English
Sign Language(Other)
Native Spanish speaker expert in conversation and pronunciation
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ColombiaLiving in Valledupar, Colombia (06:47 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 3, 2021
InterestsTravelMedical & HealthcareReading
Hi! How's it going. I am Maria and I live in Colombia. I am 29 years old. I am a student of English and Portuguese. I love teaching.
I have also gone through the frustrations that we all go through when we are learning a new language, so I will be very patient in our classes.
Many people take years to become fluent in a language, but it is because they only learn grammar, but never practice speaking with a native speaker. Since I am a native Spanish speaker, I can explain real Spanish to you, the one we speak on a daily basis.
so, don't think about it, I'll wait for you soon.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
Soy una persona dedicada y comprometida. Me esfuerzo por ser lo mas sencilla y creativa posible. Considero que cada persona es única y por eso el aprendizaje debe ser diferente en cada caso. Soy muy paciente y comprensiva.
I am a dedicated and committed person. I try to be as simple and creative as possible. I believe that each person is unique and therefore learning must be different in each case. I am very patient and understanding.
My lessons & teaching style
Mis clases son personalizadas, me adapto al nivel y capacidades de cada estudiante. Uso videos , escritos e imagines para que el aprendizaje sea lo mas fácil posible. Mi método es intuitivo, natural y rápido. Para mi la conversación es importante, por eso la utilizo desde el principio.
My classes are personalized, I adapt to the level and abilities of each student. I use videos, writings and images to make learning as easy as possible. My method is intuitive, natural and fast. For me the conversation is important, that's why I use it from the beginning.
My teaching material
Video files
Image files
Flashcards
Audio files
Articles and news
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Graphs and charts
5.0
Rating
314
Students
1,597
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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5.0
Rating
314
Students
1597
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
87 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Clase conversacional
A1 - C2Conversation826 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 7% off
Clase Gramatical
A1 - C1Language Essentials503 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 9% off
Practica de lectura
A2 - C2Language Essentials181 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
Podcast (16)
Quiz (15)
121 Reviews
Einar Haugen
11 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria Elena is a very dedicated and friendly teacher. She lets me speak and she corrects just the right amount. I recommend her 100%.
Jan 21, 2025
Nina
66 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
As always another great class! Thank you so much, María Elena 😊
Jul 13, 2024
Tyler Henson
2 Spanish lessons
That was so fun, she was GREAT and INSPIRING! Can't wait for the next lesson.
Nov 5, 2025
REGGIE
59 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria is a great teacher. I have been working with her to improve my Spanish for some time now. She has a great personality and is easy to talk with. Our conversations always flow smoothly. I definitely recommend her to anyone wishing to improve their Spanish.
Jul 13, 2024
Tyler Henson
2 Spanish lessons
She is so great to work with, I appreciate the way she guides the conversation. She is patient with me while I find my words, and she gives great feedback and corrections.
Nov 12, 2025
john doll
26 Spanish lessons
Maria is an awesome instructor who helps breakdown grammar and vocabulary of various topics. She is able to move from simple topics to very complicated and technical topics.
Always has my highest recommendation!