Students who are good at learning Spanish understand and practice smart ways of learning. They consciously manage their learning, enjoy it and make the most of it. Would you like to do the same? This book shows you how. Through inspirational stories, ideas and simple steps you will: -learn core principles for effective language learning-get key strategies for vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar-acquire tools for taking control and managing your learning-know how to select appropriate materials. The book is for students of Spanish up to intermediate level, and for teachers who would like to coach and train students in smart learning principles and strategies.
About the Author: ¡Hola! I am the founder of SMART-Learning for Spanish, and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Westminster (London), where I coordinate the Spanish Open Language Program and conduct research on language learning strategies since 2002. At SMART-Learning for Spanish, I design and deliver training and consultancy programs for students and teachers on smart ways of learning Spanish as a Foreign Language. The training helps students to take effective control of their language learning process, enjoy it more, and experience increased confidence and motivation for learning the language. I conduct teacher trainer workshops at the Instituto Cervantes London, and have delivered talks and teacher training on language learning strategies for institutions such as the University of Westminster, Universidad de Salamanca (Spain), Consejería de Educación en el Reino Unido y República de Irlanda, University of Nottingham (UK), and Instituto Cervantes (London). I am also an examiner for Cambridge International Examinations. My approach is based on more than 20 years' experience of teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, and incorporates research from the fields of applied linguistics and cognitive psychology. I have worked in British and Spanish educational institutions, teaching Spanish for General Purposes and for Business, and I have coached students for exams. I also have extensive experience as an examiner, course developer, and learning advisor. I gained my BA (Hons) in Education at the Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca (Spain), and later completed an MA in Modern Languages in Education at the University College of London Institute of Education. I have been trained in "Improving Language Learning Styles-and-Strategies-Based Instruction" at the University of Minnesota (USA), and in coaching skills at the University of Westminster and The Coaching Academy. I hold a Certificate in Spanish Language Teaching to Adults from International House Madrid and a EUROLTA Teacher Trainer qualification. I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Find out more at: www.smartlearningforspanish.com