Wilde Languages has evolved from my love and passion for the Spanish language and culture. I am an experienced and qualified Spanish tutor with 4 years teaching experience within the Spanish education system in the Madrid area as well as Spanish tutoring experience in the UK since 2016. I have a BA Honours degree in Contemporary Spanish Studies and Social Sciences enhanced by having lived in Spain. Therefore, as well as bringing my language skills, knowledge of Spanish grammar and vocabulary but I also bring the culture of Spain to my Spanish classes. Each student has their own learning style and objectives so I ensure each class is tailored and personalised in order to achieve the best learning outcome. My approach to teaching Spanish is to guide each student at their own pace and capabilities to a competent level. I am creative and enthusiastic which is reflected in my classes. I mostly enjoy teaching GCSE and A-Level students but I embrace anyone who wants to improve their Spanish.

My aim is to open doors for people through learning a new language and providing them with fun lessons that instil a passion for the Spanish language and culture. Being able to converse in another language with natives is a gift which not only opens peoples’ minds but opens them up to a whole world of opportunities. I understand the complexities of grasping a foreign language so my aim is to create an enjoyable way to not only learn the Spanish language but learn about its culture too.

I offer one-to-one or group tuition to all levels and ages in which each class is filled to the brim with tailored, quality and authentic ways to learn and fall in love with the Spanish language.

Amy Dugdale-Wilde

Director of Wilde Languages / Spanish Tutor / Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Training and Certificates:

BA Hons Contemporary Spanish Studies with Social Sciences - University of Northumbria

Enhanced DBS Certified

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) | Safeguarding Associates for Excellence

Level 3 PTLLS qualified (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)

Emergency First Aid trained

NSPCC Introduction to Safeguarding and Child Protection

NSPCC Child protection for tutors

Member of The Tutor’s Association

Whilst studying a Modern Languages degree in French and Spanish I moved to Madrid in 2010 for 9 months to further improve my language skills and experience the Spanish education system by working in a school in the city. Those 9 months have now turned into 11 years, and after teaching in various schools and educational settings with students of all ages in Madrid, I have recently moved to San Sebastián in the Basque Country. Living in Spain has allowed me to experience a culture different to my own and adds an extra facet to my classes which not only focus on the language but also the culture of the country. Classes are personalised and adapted to each student´s preferred way of learning.

I have over 14 years experience working in educational settings both in the UK and in Spain. For the last 11 eleven years I have been working with students of all ages, from nursery children to adults, in schools, workplaces and homes. As well as completing my teaching degree at a Spanish university in 2017, I have attended various training sessions focused on language teaching.

As a language learner myself I understand the difficulties that are faced. I also believe that foreign languages open up a completely new world to the student, one which makes the struggles of language learning absolutely worth it. My aim is to make languages more accessible to those who want to experience a new culture and way of communicating.

Clare Corcoran

Spanish and ESL/EFL Tutor

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Training and Certificates:

Degree in Primary Education- Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca

BA Hons Modern Languages: French and Spanish – The Open University

Official Cambridge examiner certification: KET/PET/First/Advanced

TKT: Content and Language Integrated Learning- Cambridge English Language

Assessment

TKT Module 1: Language and background to language learning and teaching-

Cambridge English Language Assessment

I studied European Languages: French and Italian with Spanish at Aberystwyth University - I was won over by the beautiful sea views! During my year abroad I lived in Valencia with a local family while studying Spanish at a language school; worked as an au pair in Reggio-Emilia, Italy; and I taught English to primary school students in Le Puy-en-Velay, France.

On returning home I decided I wanted to become a languages teacher, so I tutored local secondary students to help them to pass their GCSE English literature exams for some extra teaching experience. I then moved back home and studied for my PGCE Secondary: French with Spanish and taught French and Spanish at two local secondary schools.

I now have 8 years' experience of teaching French, Spanish and occasionally Italian, and have worked at three different schools in Cheshire and Liverpool. I've taught primary pupils all the way up to A level students and have studied for a Masters in Psychology for the last two years, focussing on how to support pupils with learning difficulties.

I understand that language learning can be hard at times, and that sometimes students feel they've plateaued. I'm passionate about helping pupils to get over difficulties and showing them they can feel successful when learning a language.

Sioned Petrie

Spanish and French Tutor

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Training and Certificates:

MSC Psychology - University of Derby

PGCE Secondary: French with Spanish - University of Chester

BA Hons European Languages: French and Italian with Spanish - University of Aberystwyth

Enhanced DBS Certified

NSPCC Child protection for tutors

Member of Chartered College of Teaching

Member of British Psychological Society

¡Hola!

I’m originally from Mexico, native Spanish speaker, with 8 years experience working in a Primary School in Mexico.

I completed a Degree in International Business. Teaching has always been my passion that was the reason I studied a Master Degree in Basic Education. 

I travelled abroad to study English as a second language in Dublin, Ireland for over a year. Now I’m living in the UK. I’ve worked in a Primary School in Crewe, Cheshire as a Spanish Tutor.

I am experienced in teaching children and adults, and I understand that everyone learns in a different way. 

I believe that with every new language you learn, you will find new tools to make sense of the world around you.

Alma Billington

Adult and Kids Spanish Tutor

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Training and Certificates:

Education Bachelor of Business Administration - Universidad de Mexico Americana del Norte

Masters in Basic Education - Universidad Pedagogica Nacional (Reynosa, Mexico)

Diploma Seda College Dublin, Ireland (2016)

Enhanced DBS checked

NSPCC Child protection for tutors

My path into language teaching has been anything but conventional! Before taking on my TEFL qualification, I spent several years teaching swimming, an experience that taught me how every learner is unique, which is why my lessons are always centred around your individual interests, and goals.

For me teaching is about building confidence, creativity, and connection , not just grammar and vocabulary. I’m naturally adventurous and outgoing and love finding creative, engaging ways to make learning fun and meaningful by bringing my personality into everything I do. I believe that learning should be active and enjoyable.

Having gone through and continuing to go through my own journey of learning a second language, I understand both the challenges and incredible opportunities that it brings. Learning a language opens doors to opportunities that you might never have imagined, which is what I want to offer my students.

India Room

English Tutor (ESL/EFL/EAL)

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Training and Certificates:

TEFL Level 5 Diploma, and 10 hours practical teaching certification

Teaching English To Young Learners Certificate (30 hours)

Teaching Business English Certificate (30 hours)

Teaching Online & 1 to 1 Certificate (30 hours)

Enhanced DBS Certified

NSPCC Child protection for tutors