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James Salamanca

Spanish

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English

Italian

From Colombia

Living in Bogota, Colombia

I don’t just teach English or Spanish, I live in languages and the arts. As a musical theater student (with a background in improv and theater), I bring creativity, spontaneity and the learner’s mindset into my classes so students feel guided, not judged. Theater taught me that repetition is what makes expression live in the body; and language works the same way. I also use meditation to help shift limiting thoughts into a growth mindset, because learning starts in the mind. I teach with empathy, adapting exercises, reformulating when needed, and adjusting my style to each student’s pace, needs, and emotional state. For me, language is an art that trains the mind and expands who we are. I hold a degree in English Philology and have been teaching for six years—time really does fly! My teaching approach centers on truly listening to my students and understanding their unique needs, as I believe that language becomes most effective when it aligns with your interests and passions. Whether you're diving into perfecting pronunciation, refining grammar or exploring cultural nuances, our lessons will be tailored to your goals. With this in mind, I’m always excited to learn from my students, so feel free to share any topic you're passionate about—I'm here to explore it with you! Once we get to know each other and understand your specific needs, my lessons are structured around the PPP (Presentation, Practice, Production) model. This approach ensures that we have time for int...

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Articles and news
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Trial Lesson

51 lessons completed

USD 7.00+

7% off

Adults - English speaking confidence using innovative resources

A1-B2

Language Essentials

109 lessons completed

USD 8.00+

17% off

Group lessons -- 3 students --

A2-C1

Conversation

0 lessons completed

USD 32.00

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emily

53 English lessons

Teacher’s pick

Thanks for this fantastic talking. It's not only about language learning,but also about happy communication.

Marcus Taylor

6 Spanish lessons

James is a phenomenal teacher. I've been studying with him for three months, and my conversational Spanish has improved immensely. He is incredibly patient, always encouraging, and provides excellent feedback on pronunciation and grammar to help you genuinely grow. He is a gem on this platform—highly recommended for anyone looking to level up their Spanish!

David Pacheco

1 Spanish lesson

He was great, friendly and good at testing my abilities to see my level.

Steve Diben

7 Spanish lessons

Teacher’s pick

James is attentive, engaging and knowledgable. He comes up with creative ideas for working on a specific issue (in my case, pronunciation). I highly recommend working with him.

Renée

1 Spanish lesson

James is a great teacher. Very patient and knowledgeable. He has fun ideas on how to learn and great suggestions to integrate Spanish into my everyday life.

Fillipi

5 English lessons

Professor excelente, atento, paciente e compreensivo. Só tenho elogios a fazer a James.

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