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Luis de la Torre

Spanish Teacher

Luis de la Torre is a Spanish teacher based in South Bend, Indiana. With over 7 years of experience, Luis is the founder of ESSLINGUA, an online Spanish language learning platform. ESSLINGUA has provided over 3,500 lessons and 1,500 training hours, offering personalized instruction that combines traditional methods with the latest innovations in language teaching. Luis is currently working as a Spanish teacher at a private institute, with previous experience teaching middle school history and creative literature. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science, and is pursuing a master’s degree in Spanish teaching in multiple contexts.

Education

  • BS, Political Science, University of Guadalajara

Professional Achievements

  • Manages his own website, creating authentic learning activities for all ages and levels,; with every single activity designed and developed by him and his team

Certifications & Organizations

  • Curso universitario de especialización en enseñanza de ELE a niños y adolescentes 150h. ELE Internacional.
  • Curso Universitario de Especialización En Enseñanza De ELE General 150h. ELE Internacional.
  • Curso propio de formación en enseñanza ELE en línea 50h. ELE Internacional.
  • Curso de iniciación para profesores de español ELE online 60h. Escuela Internacional Cervantes.

Favorite Piece of Advice

If you want to learn a word, you have to see, hear, write, or say it at least 10 times before you can say you have learned it.

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