I have lived in Spain various times for a total of two years. I have studied the language since adolescence and have taught at the university level as well as at the Boston Language Institute. I like to use the immersion approach as much as possible, but I am very patient with whatever level you have attained and will adjust my style according to your feedback. I got my PhD in medieval Spanish literature in 2007, so I can help with history and culture as well. I also believe that music and TV is a great way to expose you to real language.
I have been writing daily since I was seven years old. In college, I attained departmental honors in English literature and creative writing, and can help you polish essay on a wide variety of topics. My MFA at the University of Iowa in Translation from Spanish to English gave me great confidence in the historico-linguistic background of both of those languages. I also attained an MA with distinction in Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds in England, equipping me to undertake any kind of historical inquiry.