Uit ColombiaWoont in New York, Verenigde Staten (15:06 UTC-05:00)
Over mij
italki leerkracht sinds 30 Mar 2020
Hey everyone, My name is Edgardo Salgado I am from Barranquilla, Colombia and I am a Spanish and English teacher now living in New York City. I grew up in Colombia but I had the opportunity to learn English since I was in preschool which makes my English level near-native. I have used this to my advantage teaching Spanish and English (see "Me as a Teacher section). I enjoy learning/reading about linguistics, philosophy and science. I also enjoy and work with art, mostly as a freelance Illustrator. In my freetime I enjoy doing all the things above but also enjoy sports like soccer or skating. I consider myself to be empathetic, friendly and easy-going. And I bring this into my teaching.
Ik als leerkracht
As mentioned, I believe having a native grasp in both English and Spanish is an advantage. It allows me to easily translate idiomatic concepts and expressions that don’t have literal equivalent from one language to the other. I can draw meaning from my native understanding of both languages (and my experience in using both in daily life) to find the right examples and the closest translations from the source to the target language. I studied linguistics and, even though it is generally not required for a language teacher to be trained in linguistics, there is a growing number of experts in the community who believe it's a huge plus. I've drawn countless knowledge from it to teach.
Mijn lessen en manier van lesgeven
My lessons are student-centered. Meaning I don't enter a lesson already having a set program but an outline instead. I make a careful assessment of three elemental things: understanding, structure (all the grammar: tense knowledge, word order (syntax), vocabulary (semantics)(also present in understanding)) and last but not least pronunciation. Reading and writing are usually less important (unless the student has a specific goal) because they aren't the immediate and natural way of communication and they're by far the easiest for learners. These are taught not only to students but to native speakers as well. I design a progression based on current level and goals. Coursework is varied.
5.0
Beoordeling
22
Studenten
182
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
93%
Beantwoord
5.0
Beoordeling
22
Studenten
182
Lessen
100%
Aanwezigheid
93%
Beantwoord
Spaans lessen
Spaans
Engels
Proefles
12 lessen voltooid
USD 8.00+
Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversatie oefenen104 lessen voltooid
USD 9.00+
Pakket met 17% korting
General (Speaking, fluidity, pronunciation,listening)
A1 - C2Algemeen9 lessen voltooid
USD 9.00+
Pakket met 14% korting
General (Grammar, spelling, writing)
A1 - C2Algemeen57 lessen voltooid
USD 9.00+
Pakket met 14% korting
Shadowing/Input Learning
A1 - C2Algemeen0 lessen voltooid
USD 20.00+
Pakket met 14% korting
General Linguistics tutoring
A1 - C2Algemeen0 lessen voltooid
USD 18.00
Pakket met 6% korting
Beschikbaarheid
Op basis van je tijdzone (UTC+00:00)
18 Beoordelingen
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Legend
10 mrt. 2021
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Best teacher!
20 jan. 2021
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Great teacher!!
12 jan. 2021
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He’s a super star
21 jan. 2021
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Edgardo is a very good teacher and a very interesting guy! Great for all levels
14 jan. 2021
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Friendly, amazing English and great for all levels. My go to teacher!!