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James Salamanca
Community TutorTeaches
Spanish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
Teaches
Spanish
Native
English
Speaks
Italian
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ColombiaLiving in Bogota, Colombia (13:28 UTC-05:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 11, 2021InterestsFilms & TV SeriesTravelScienceMusicArt
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.Me as a Teacher
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! My lessons & teaching style
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 interactive activities, independent practice, and immediate feedback.
I incorporate games to set the mood and review vocabulary, along with discussions, grammar exercises, and focused pronunciation and intonation sessions (which I pay particular attention to).
While I generally follow a project-based learning approach, where each lesson builds on the last, I’m flexible and can adapt the method to best suit your learning style and schedule ;)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Licenciado en Filología e Idiomas - Inglés - Universidad Nacional de Colombia - 2023Bachelor’s Degree in English Philology and Language Teaching, with training in linguistics, pedagogy, and research. Studies focused on understanding how language works, how to teach it effectively, and how to analyze and investigate languages.
Teaching experience
2019 - 2021
School Support CounselorProvided academic support and personalized tutoring in English to students experiencing learning difficulties, helping them strengthen language skills and improve school performance.
2021 - Current
English TeacherI provide personalized English lessons for adults, focusing on conversation, vocabulary development, grammar, and pronunciation. My lessons are practical, interactive, and tailored to each student’s goals.
2015 - 2017
Bilingual Call Center Agent* Provided customer support in English and Spanish.
* Handled client inquiries and documented cases.
* Resolved service issues while maintaining clear and professional communication.
Education
2012 - 2023
Bachelor’s - English Philology
5.0
Rating
60
Students
273
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Spanish
English
Trial Lesson
44 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Español para extranjeros: fluidez con ayuda de recursos innovadores
A1 - B2Language Essentials124 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Package with 17% off
Availability
37 Reviews
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Spanish
English
emily
53 English lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks for this fantastic talking. It's not only about language learning,but also about happy communication.
Apr 12, 2022
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.
Mar 31, 2026
Fillipi
5 English lessons
Professor excelente, atento, paciente e compreensivo. Só tenho elogios a fazer a James.
Feb 11, 2026
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.
Dec 18, 2021
David Pacheco
1 Spanish lesson
He was great, friendly and good at testing my abilities to see my level.
Feb 23, 2026
Fillipi
5 English lessons
James é o melhor professor do italki. Educado, paciente, compreensivo, qualidades muito necessárias para quem está aprendendo um novo idioma, como eu. 5 stars!
Feb 6, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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