Meet Daniela, one of El Patio's incredible teachers from Colombia! With a love of language, writing, reading and even grammar (very importantly) Daniela's classes reflect her love of teaching, sharing cultures and the power of learning a language in bringing people from all walks of life together. Daniela understands the importance of communication and practice when learning a language and she implements this in her classes with her fun, interesting and dynamic teaching style. As a student of languages herself, she has lots of useful study tips to help you along the way and even videos that she makes!
Daniela's love of teaching began at an early age. Now that love has brought her all the way across the world to El Patio and we are so happy and lucky to have her!
Meet Sara, our exciting new Spanish teacher from Spain! With a love for languages and cultures, Sara's teaching style is dynamic and engaging, blending her travel experiences with a deep passion for sharing the Spanish language. Her classes are fun, interactive, and full of useful knowledge to take away! Sara knew El Patio was a perfect fit for her style of teaching, and we couldn't agree more!
Find out how Sara's journey led her to teaching Spanish, her tips for students, and why she loves making language learning both enjoyable and meaningful.
New Year's may have come and gone, but the fiesta doesn't stop! Latin America is brimming with festivals throughout the year, offering incredible music, delicious food, and fascinating cultural insights. Read on to find out about five iconic festivals of Latin America!
Join El Patio teacher Patricio for a captivating introduction to Latin American culture - from food to artists and much more!
Meet Antonella, one of our amazing teachers from Argentina! With a background in script-writing and the performing arts, Antonella brings playfulness and energy to every session. This combination of traits, coupled with a communicative and grammatical approach to teaching Spanish, mean that each student takes away plenty of new knowledge after class!
Find out how Antonella got started with teaching, her recommendations for learners of Spanish, as well as a chance to read some of her awesome script-writing!
Meet Patricio, one of El Patio's wonderful teachers from Chile! A lover of travel, Patricio realised his profession could take him around the world. His teaching style prioritises practicality and interaction - and big doses of laughter which is often heard coming from under the door of his classes!
Read on to find out how he got started teaching Spanish, what he likes about it and his tips for students on getting the most out of class.
Design in the Spanish-speaking world has a rich and interconnected history. Each country's urban life is impacted and influenced greatly by the structure of their cities and buildings. If you're interested in all things architecture and urban planning, this one is for you! From ancient histories to master plans and changing urban landscapes, read on to find out more about some of the most impactful spaces within Spain and Latin America.
Meet Jelitza, one of El Patio's amazing teachers from Colombia! Read on to learn about her story arriving in Australia, as well as her top tips to make your Spanish learning experience as smooth - and as interesting - as possible!
Many of Latin America's Independence Day celebrations have either just happened, or are fast approaching. An ever-present site during these occasions, and a source of great pride for Latin Americans wherever they may be, are of course the national flags of the region. Take a deep dive into the meaning behind Latin America's many national flags with El Patio's crash course! Soak in the history and symbolism, appreciate the beautiful designs, and get prepared for your trip to Latin America!
Meet David from Chile, one of our great teachers who has thought deeply about the meaning of language and how it connects us. Now, he teaches Spanish at El Patio! Read on for some of David's fascinating thoughts on language learning and how you can get the upper hand with your Spanish.
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