Katherine - Spanish tutor - London

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Katherine will be happy to arrange your first Spanish lesson.

Katherine

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Katherine will be happy to arrange your first Spanish lesson.

  • Hourly rate £85
  • Response Time 23h
  • Number of students 50+
Katherine - Spanish tutor - London
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  • Spanish
  • Spanish speaking
  • Spanish Vocabulary
  • Spanish listening
  • Spanish reading

Highly Engaging, Professional, Online Spanish Tutor with more than a Decade of Tutoring Experience

Lesson location

    • Online
    • at your home or in a public place : will travel up to 20 km from London

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Katherine will be happy to arrange your first Spanish lesson.

About Katherine

I am a graduate of St Andrew's University and a well-prepared, professional online Spanish tutor who focuses on working with IB, A-level and GCSE students, preparing them for their Spanish exams.

Whether you are looking for weekly classes, in-depth revision sessions over a couple of days, course-specific support i.e oral exam preparation, grammar/vocabulary reviews or confidence boosting pre-exams I am a highly experienced and professional tutor who works closely with my clients to achieve their goals. I have a flexible pricing structure, which can be adapted to fit your specific needs. See below.

Tutoring, Teaching & Spanish experience:

- More than ten years of tutoring & teaching experience both in person & online
- GCSE, IB & A-Level Spanish private tutoring
- Primary to Yr 9 Maths & English private tutoring
- 11+ & Common entrance preparation
- Confidence Building sessions for teenagers
- Beginner Spanish Teacher
- Interview preparation / language refresher courses for advanced learners
- Teaching English to classes 30+ in Argentina / Peru / Guatemala
- Degree level Spanish Exam & Coursework support
- University level Social Anthropology Exam & Coursework support
- TEFL I am a fully qualified TEFL teacher
- TEFL online teaching qualification
- Spanish Interpreter in Spain / Cuba / Mexico / Guatemala / Peru / Colombia / Argentina

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I am highly experienced when it comes to preparing students for their GCSE exams. I teach all GCSE Exam boards: AQA, OCR, EDEXCEL, iGCSE.

Whether it's the Reading, Writing, Speaking or Listening paper I have proven methods of preparing students for all of these exams and working with students to ensure their required grades. I have an excellent track record with all of my students last year (2022) receiving 8/9’s.

Grammar Review: Ten hours to review all the possible grammar that could come up in the exams or oral exams – present, preterite, imperfect, perfect, future, conditional, por/para, ser/estar etc I have a set GCSE grammar ten hour course or I can adapt to bespoke to your needs. This can also be adapted to incorporate essential vocabulary learning. the ten hours can be spread over two days or up to ten weeks.

GCSE exam specific revision packages: Struggling with one particular area of the Spanish GCSE Syllabus? All of the below are available as five-hour packages.

Paper 1 LISTENING: worth 25% of total grade. I have hundreds of listening practice exercises & materials to use to develop students for this paper.

Paper 2 SPEAKING: worth 25% of total grade. This can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the entire GCSE course and often all that is required is simply conversation time, practice & confidence building.

Paper 3 READING: worth 25% of total grade. Reading and responding, in both English & Spanish, to different types of written language.

Paper 4 WRITING: worth 25% of total grade. Writing practice, format reviews, past paper practice sessions, translation, key grammar issues, vocabulary building. Includes off-line marking of practice papers & feedback.

--------------------------------------------- A-LEVEL SPANISH -------------------


I have tutored many students to prepare them for their A-level Spanish exams. I have an excellent understanding of the syllabus and what is required to achieve top grades. I suggest a 10 week programme, during which we will work to develop classwork, on-going course support, vocabulary, grammar, exam paper practice and speaking practice.

IRP SUPPORT: The Individual Research Project is worth 30% of the overall grade and is a project where students pick one aspect of Spanish or Latin American Culture, research it and prepare a presentation and discussion. This is very much a student lead piece of work; however, I can offer support and discussion practise and help students to build up confidence with their chosen theme.

ORAL EXAM PRACTICE: This can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the entire course and often what is required is simply conversation time and practice.

LISTENING, READING & WRITING PAPER: Five-hour package to focus on this component of the exam worth 50% of the overall grade. We will review the core subjects including: Aspects of Hispanic Society, Artistic culture in the Hispanic World, Multiculturalism in Hispanic Society and Political Life. We will also cover some of the essential grammar points

WRITING PAPER: This is worth 20% of the exam and requires students to have read / watched set texts and or a film. I have experience tutoring all of the set texts including but not limited to:

- La Casa de Bernarda Alba, Lorca
- El laberinto del fauno, Guillermo del Toro
- Volver, Almodovar
- Como Agua para chocolate, Esquivel
- Maria, llena eres de gracia, Joshua Marston
- Rimas, Bécquer
- La sombra del viento, Zafón
- El coronal no tiene quien le escribe, Marquez
- La casa de los espiritus, Allende

Many of these texts and films I studied in depth while studying Spanish literature at the University of St Andrews.


--------------------------------------------- IB SPANISH -----------------------------

I have a deep understanding of the IB syllabus at all levels (Ab Initio, Standard, Higher) and can run either regular weekly classes or one-off in-depth revision deep dives over a weekend or during the holiday period. If you book Ten weeks of regular one-hour classes in advance you will receive a 10% discount – During this 10-week programme, we will work to develop classwork, on-going course support, vocabulary, grammar, exam paper practice, speaking practice.

ORAL EXAM PRACTICE: This can be one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the entire course and often what is required is simply conversation time and practice. I recommend an initial five-hour package, all online face-to-face, in-depth practice, questions and preparation.

WRITING INTERNAL ASSESSMENT: four-hour package. 3 hours face-to-face planning, discussion, preparation & 1- hour writing edit & review.

GRAMMAR REVIEW: Ten hours to review all the possible grammar that could come up in the exams or oral exams – present, preterite, imperfect, perfect, pluperfect, future, conditional, por/para, ser/estar, subjunctive etc I have a set grammar ten-hour course, or I can adapt to bespoke to your needs. This can also be adapted to incorporate essential vocabulary learning. The ten hours can be spread over 2 days or can be carried out on a week-to-week basis.

EXAM SPECIFIC REVISION SESSIONS:

PAPER ONE READING: Intensive revision session’s pre-mock exams or finals, past paper review, exam preparation, vocabulary building and exam best practice. A five-hour package, all online face-to-face.

PAPER TWO WRITING: Writing practice, format reviews, past paper practice sessions, key grammar issues, vocabulary building. A five-hour package.

------------------------------ OTHER SPANISH TUTORING --------------------

For all of the below, I offer classes starting at £50 per hour depending on requirements. Get in touch with your specific needs for more info.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION: Getting ready for an important interview where you’re going to need to speak Spanish? Role-play and practice available.

UNIVERSITY SUPPORT: Essay writing? coursework review? presentation practice? Oral exam practice? Literature getting the best of you? Get in touch. I know your pain. I can help!

BEGINNER SPANISH COURSE: I have a ten-hour intensive course for students keen to start learning Spanish. A targeted approach with pre-class work and post-class follow up. Start learning Spanish today!

BUSINESS SPANISH: Do you have a specific business need for your Spanish? Get in touch and I can build a bespoke course to fulfil your requirements.

SPANISH FOR TRAVEL: Traveling to a Spanish speaking country? Learn the basics you will need to get around and start up basic conversations. Easy and fast. None of the dull grammar, just the essentials.

SPANISH PRONUNCIATION: Already fluent but want to practice conversation and pronunciation? Get in touch with your needs, we can make this fun!

------------------------------ PROPOSAL FOR FIRST SESSION -----------

A half an hour initial session is usually necessary before embarking on any tutoring or for any of the above packages. Get in touch with times that work for you and we can schedule in an initial zoom meeting & discuss pricing. GET IN TOUCH!

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Any questions please don't hesitate to send me a message - there is no such thing as a stupid question! I look forward to meeting you.


University :
- University of St Andrews - Spanish and Social Anthropology [MA Hons 2.1]

Prizes and Scholarships :
TEFL Qualification
Online teaching Qualification
Alex Richardson Spanish Award, University of St Andrews
Gwen Bewsher Spanish Travel Award
Hugh and Monague Leney Trust Bursary
School Captain award - Sevenoaks School

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

I am a hard working and engaging tutor who always strives to ensure my Spanish lessons are fun!

Although Spanish grammar may not be everyone's cup of tea (!) I've found a way to make it all make sense.. Even for those students who are really struggling.

I tailor my lessons to each students individual needs, ensuring that each lesson works towards reaching those top grades.

I work from my 'online classroom' - a dedicated studio complete with full-size whiteboard and the very best resources out there, including many of my own!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to get in touch :-)

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Rates

Hourly rate

  • £85

Pack prices

  • 5h: £425
  • 10h: £850

online

  • £85/h

free lessons

The first free lesson with Katherine will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

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Find out more about Katherine

Find out more about Katherine

  • 1) Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn? 

    I learnt Spanish at school for seven years, took GCSE and IB higher and I have to say, it did not come naturally to me! I then went and lived in the Amazon Jungle in Iquitos, Peru at the age of 18 and I always say I learnt more in that year than 7 years at school! I returned to the UK and studied Spanish (along with Social Anthropology) at the University of St Andrews and loved it. I’ve since spent many years living and working across Spanish Speaking Countries including Peru, Spain, Guatemala, Argentina and Mexico. Each country I visited I fell more in love with the language and now I really enjoy teaching my students, giving them the same opportunity that I had to get to know more about all these incredible places and this wonderful language.
  • 2) Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

    Spanish is the language of so many different countries and cultures that it makes it difficult to choose just one person that can represent them all at once.

    But one Spanish speaker who really stands out for me would be Frida Kahlo – arguably the most recognisable female painter in the world – she has gone into history, iconic for her self-portraits and for her honest and unique painting style. She was a fascinating Mexican woman who has really made her mark on history.
  • 
3) Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition, or behaviour in the language that you particularly like? 


    Yes! There are hundreds – my husband who is a Spanish speaker and I are constantly playing with words, in both English and Spanish. My favourite words though are some that I learnt in one of my first Spanish classes – all the words to do with things you need for school – la mochila (backpack), el sacapuntas (pencil sharpener) el cuaderno (excercise book) el lápiz (pencil) – though they are simple words, they all have a musicality about them that I really enjoy. I also got a good grade on that vocab test so they remind me of that happy feeling!
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4) Why does speaking this language matter to you? 

    The fact that I speak Spanish is one of the things that I am most proud of in my life because it is not something that came naturally to me at all. I had to work hard to get to the fluency that I have today. I remember Spanish exchanges when I was at school and those first few trips, arriving on my own to a Spanish speaking country and thinking ‘why on earth am I doing this?’ It would have been so much easier to stay in my comfort zone speaking English. But each country I visited, I met new people and made more friends, I learnt about different cultures and ways of being. Learning Spanish not only allowed me to access a different part of my brain, but it also allowed me to deeply engage with people from all over the world. I wouldn’t exchange those experiences for anything.
  • 5) What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning? 


    For me there are two main challenges learning Spanish – first up is the grammar, which at first feels utterly overwhelming. But in my opinion, this is the key to getting the foundations in place of the Spanish Language. It needs to be carefully explained in a way that makes sense. When it is, it’s a complete gamechanger to understanding the language. I have worked with hundreds of students, doing just that and if it is done right, it completely changes one’s experience of learning Spanish.

    The second challenge of learning Spanish is getting over that initial hump of speaking – breaking away from that fear that we have all felt; that fear that the words that come out of our mouths are going to be wrong or that we are going to sound like a fool. I work with my students to overcome that fear, to just start speaking and having fun with it – no matter if it sounds right or pronounced correctly – to just push through and to generate that feeling of confidence that is an essential part of being able to speak a language.
  • 6) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school. 

    I remember very clearly at a parents evening at school crying my eyes out because I was finding it so difficult to learn Spanish. I had a very good, but extremely strict teacher and we just didn’t see eye to eye. She was perfect for the smartest kids in the class, but I felt like I was always in trouble because I couldn’t get my head around what she was trying to teach us. I think that is one of the reasons I decided to become a Spanish tutor, because I really do understand what it is like to simply not get it, I’ve been that student sitting in class trying my best and feeling like a bit of a fool. But the truth is it’s not easy to learn a language, not for most people and that’s why I approach all my classes with patience and kindness. When it comes to something like learning a language, I believe a carrot is far more effective than a stick.
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7) How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language? 

    The first time I ever stepped foot in Latin America was when I was 18 years old, I went to spend one year living and working in an orphanage in, Peru, deep in the Amazon Jungle. I arrived, with an okay grasp of the language (having muddled my way through Spanish at IB) I got there thinking surely there would be someone who could speak English, but I was wrong! Not only was it completely Spanish speaking, but this was also Spanish from deep in the jungle – thick accents, unusual vocabulary and everyone spoke so fast! – I honestly felt like I was starting from scratch! But I didn’t have a choice – either I had to learn, or I would spend a year in silence – so I got to work, my vocabulary book became my bible – I wrote down every new word I learnt and returned a completely different person – that year taught me not only how to speak and communicate in a second language, it also taught me the importance of understanding the nuances of the place that you are in – in the same way that when you go to the United States and speak English – there’s so much involved in communication, much more than simply the words that come out of your mouth.
  • 8) What makes you a Superprof in language? 

    I’m a Superprof in Spanish because every single one of my classes is unique – adapted to the personality and learning style of my student. I take the time to really get to know everyone who I work with, what kind of brain they have, what it is that gets them feeling motivated and excited – and that’s what I use to teach Spanish.

    The core course content is the same whether it’s GCSE, A-Level or IB Spanish, but the way that I teach it is different for each student. I know that learning a language has a profound impact on our brains, how they work and how we process information. It can lead to increased confidence in many other areas of one’s life and make people feel good about themselves. So that’s my goal, to make learning a language a positive rather than a negative experience in my students lives.
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