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Spanish with María
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Khmer (Cambodian)
👉 Structured Spanish Learning System | Speak from the First Lesson
Teaches
Spanish
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Khmer (Cambodian)
👉 Structured Spanish Learning System | Speak from the First Lesson
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From BoliviaLiving in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (13:03 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 30, 2019InterestsMusicTravelTechFoodScience
Most people study Spanish for months and still can’t speak. The problem is not effort, but lack of structure.
I help adult learners move from confusion to real communication with a clear, step-by-step system.
Each lesson combines dialogue, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and practice, so you understand and use Spanish from the beginning.
You can follow a structured program or focus on conversation and fluency.
This is designed for professionals, relocation, or exam preparation.
If you want real progress and not random learning, you are in the right place.
As a university professor, I have taught students across different continents, working with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and learning styles. This international experience has helped me understand how adults learn languages in real-world contexts. I adapt my teaching to each student, combining structure, clarity, and practical communication.
My goal is not only to teach Spanish, but to guide you step by step so you can use it confidently in your daily or professional life.
I offer a structured learning approach supported by a dedicated learning platform that organizes your entire process step by step. You access lessons, exercises, and curated resources in one place, so you always know what to study next.
Live lessons focus on applying the content: speaking, correcting mistakes, and building confidence in real communication. This combination allows you to progress efficiently without relying on random ma...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Education
2010 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Postgraduate teaching in higher education under competency-based approach270 academic hours
2009 - 2009
Bachelor’s - Diploma in Higher Education
2006 - 2007
Bachelor’s - Academic Degree in Tearcher Training for Higher Education
Work Experience
2016 - 2018
ICT for Development Master Degree Programme LeaderEnsure programme courses are carried forward smoothly by coordinating with lecturers and students. Assure academic procedures and processes are followed. Maintain relationships with providers and partners in order to improve services and experience sharing in favour of the faculty.
2015 - 2018
Visiting ProfessorDevelop environment courses contents, materials, tools, assignments, evaluations and live classes in an e-learning environment in order to guide students to get knowledge through full online participation. Supervisor and Internal Examiner in Master dissertations.
2007 - 2013
Research ProfessorDevelop courses contents, materials, tools, assignments, evaluations and e-learning support in order to teach students the knowledge needed for each subject. Member of the Technology Research Institute (Research line: Data Mining and Big Data). Supervisor in several Bachelor and Master dissertations.
2012 - 2012
ProfessorDevelop courses contents, materials, tools, assignments, evaluations and e-learning support in order to teach the students the knowledge needed for each subject.
2012 - 2012
ProfessorDevelop courses contents, materials, tools, assignments and evaluations in order to guide students to get knowledge in every topic for the Master of Business Administrator Programme)
2010 - 2012
Systems Engineering Faculty CoordinatorEnsure the program courses are carried forward smoothly by coordinating with lecturers and students. Assure procedures and processes are followed. Maintain relationships with providers and partners in order to improve services and experience sharing in favour of the faculty.
2015 - 2018
Coorporate Academy AdministratorManaging professional trainings and programmes administration in the Coorporate Academy.
2015 - 2018
Spanish ProfessorSpanish tutor at the Coorporate Academy of the Virtual University of Uganda
2014 - 2019
Spanish ProfessorOne on One Spanish tutor in Kampala
2019 - 2024
Spaish InstructorOnline Spanish School for students all around the world.
5.0
Rating
148
Students
2,287
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Spanish Lessons
Trial Lesson
81 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Tómate un café con María
B1 - C2Conversation940 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 17% off
Academic Spanish (5 lessons discount)
A1 - B2Language Essentials580 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 10% off
Academic Spanish (10 lessons discount)
A1 - B2Language Essentials484 lessons completed
USD 21.00
Package with 20% off
Availability
300 Reviews
Mati Araoz
3 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
María is a fantastic teacher, she is patient and considerate and has really been helping me with my Spanish. We've been going through some reading that I chose which is hugely helpful for both my language progression but also relevant to my own research interests!
May 5, 2026
Mirella Silva
73 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
María is a fantastic teacher and very knowledgeable about using technology and language teaching.
Aug 6, 2024
Nelani
3 Spanish lessons
Another wonderful day in class!
Apr 26, 2026
Kennedy Colon
24 Spanish lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really loved my lessons with Maria. She made my goals very obtainable with her carefully laid out lesson plans. Very good for those of us that need structured learning
Nov 21, 2025
Niki
1 Spanish lesson
I had my first lesson with Maria and the lesson was very good and structured, she is really nice and friendly teacher! Great lesson!
May 3, 2026
Nelani
3 Spanish lessons
I love my Spanish classes! I always learn something new.
Apr 25, 2026
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