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PROBIGUA - Spanish Language School in Guatemala
Our Guatemalan tutors come to us from PROBIGUA, one of Guatemala’s best Spanish schools. PROBIGUA also helps impoverished Guatemalan children through its rural library and Internet programs.
The online courses are a unique opportunity for Spanish instructors to earn fair income and operate an empowering mini online business. Speak Shop does not take any of the lesson fees or charge tutors to use our service.
Tutors using PROBIGUA’s teaching facilities pay the school 25% for equipment, expenses and overhead fees and 25% to support PROBIGUA’s library projects for the rural poor.
Online lessons are providing a significant source of new income for the tutors and social projects in Guatemala.
Connect with PROBIGUA tutors to: learn Spanish when it’s convenient for you; learn about Guatemala; continue studying Spanish after traveling abroad.
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The
Tutors
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Aracely
was Speak Shop's 2006 Tutor of the Year. She has taught Spanish for more than 8 years and has experience
teaching medical vocabulary. Aracely also has a background in social work.
Christian, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"My lessons with Aracely have been stimulating, challenging but,
most of all, intensely enjoyable and rewarding. It has not only brought
my speaking skills on in leaps and bounds but has also given me the courage
to use the language when opportunities have arisen."
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Leonor
has more than 9 years of teaching experience. Leonor also trains
Guatemalan women
on how to use computers, helping them improve their lives.
Edward, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I have just returned to Speak Shop after a period of absence due to
scheduling difficulties and computer problems but I believe that the
break has made me appreciate the excellence of the service offered all
the more. Leonor, my tutor, very quickly enabled me to resurrect a lot of
the Spanish which I thought had evaporated in my absence from classes.
I have nothing but praise for her and the very high quality of her teaching."
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Yesenia
has taught Spanish for more than 4 years.
Tom, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I am a 62-year old student with little talent for foreign languages and get
depressed when I don’t perform well during my lessons. Yesenia encourages me
to hang in there and keep trying. No teacher has ever encouraged me
this way. As long as Yesenia stands behind me and continues to work with me,
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Milvia
has more than 13 years of Spanish tutoring experience and has experience with legal vocabulary.
Milvia has taken the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) exam and scored Superior,
the highest possible level.
Rafael, on of Milvia's students, says:
"I have been taking classes with Milvia and she is great!!
I am learning so much about the Guatemalan culture and politics.
She is very patient and fun!! We just finished reading a book of Isabel Allende and it
was a great way to learn about Latin America history and Spanish language.
Felicitaciones a todos de Speak Shop!!! Muchos exitos en sus trabajos!!"
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Rebeca
has taught Spanish for more than 8 years.
Florence, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I survived my first Speak Shop lesson without valium thanks to Rebeca.
She is extremely calm and knows how to pace the lesson well.
I also learned so much about Guatamalan culture that I was unaware of.
Muchas gracias, Rebeca!"
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Mayra
was Speak Shop's 2007 Tutor of The Year. She has taught Spanish since 1988 and enjoys teaching online.
Andrew, one of her Speak Shop students, says:
"I have found Mayra to be a very patient and encouraging teacher with a
good sense of humor. Even though I lack confidence in my basic
spanish, she has always made me feel comfortable. Mayra displays a
genuine interest in the student, and their progress."
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Claritza
has more than 15 years of tutoring experience and is very patient and kind.
Her student, Jane, says:
"Claritza is very, very patient and kind and she likes to laugh,
all of which promotes a relaxed atmosphere for learning.
She always has a lesson prepared but she allows for flexibility
if I have any unrelated language questions, or to have
conversations about Guatemalan culture etc. She has helped
me over that huge hurdle of being afraid
to open my mouth around native speakers. Thanks Claritza!"
Another student, Jack, says:
Claritza is a very special
person and an excellent teacher.
She is very quick to explain certain words that I can´t understand.
I've been to Probigua 3 times and gotten to know her personally as well as
some of her students, all of which have high regards."
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Monica
has more than 10 years of tutoring experience and has a great sense of humor. She also studied Social Work in college for 3 years.
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Interested in taking Spanish in person at PROBIGUA?
You can get started by registering for online tutoring today on Speak Shop's website! Go to Free Trial to get started. If you're already in Guatemala or want to take in person lessons, you can register for PROBIGUA's local programs. More info and online registration are available on PROBIGUA's website
(www.probigua.org). Additionally, for its students, the school offers a variety of extra services (such as accommodation with families and airport transportation).
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PROBIGUA is Speak Shop's
partner in Guatemala and is dedicated to two
goals:
1. Providing the beginning, intermediate,
and advanced student of Spanish with
an intensive, total-immersion experience,
and...
2. Helping the children of Guatemala through literacy and Internet access
Learn more about PROBIGUA and their
mobile library program on our Partners page.
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