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Native Tongue: Professional Language Instruction and Interpreter Services
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8755 Gilman dr.
San Diego (la Jolla), CA 92037 (map) - (858) 246-7929
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"Fabian,
Thanks for the great teaching of business communication topics to the recent group of students from Taiwan. Great rapport and the cultural excursion to LA was really wonderful. Great job of leading and being a friend as well as teacher for our students!
Dr. Mike McManus
President
California International Business University"
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Give us a try! You wont be disappointed! – May 23, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Spanish, ESL Classes and Interpreter Services
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Native Tongue: Professional Language Instruction and Interpreter Services • San Diego (la Jolla), CA • $25-35 per hour
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From Dr. Mike McManus at CIBU (California International Business University):
"Fabian,
Thanks for the great teaching of business communication topics to the recent group of students from Taiwan. Great rapport and the cultural excursion to LA was really wonderful. Great job of leading and being a friend as well as teacher for our students!
Dr. Mike McManus
President
California International Business University"
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Native Tongue: Professional Language Instruction and Interpreter Services
Are you having trouble with a second language? Please let us help you find an easy and effective way to approach all your language barriers. We are linguists with over 15 years of experience in the fields of language instruction, interpretation and translation. We are all college graduates with degrees in the fields of Modern Languages and Literatures, Linguistics, and TESL (Teach English as a Second Language). We teach English as a second language and natively spoken Spanish. We teach students K-12 and adults with specific language goals like business or travel. All references are verifiable.
Also currently providing top interpreter and translation services for San Diego County.
Hourly for private classes.
$30 per hour in La Jolla office. $35 per hour at requested location. 1.5 hour lessons available
We design classes according to your specific needs
Our Goal
Our goal is to set up a curriculum that works specifically for the student. Meaningful instruction is what stands behind effective learning. By connecting you to those language skills you're already strong in you are sure to succeed in your language acquisition goals.
Tentative Group Schedules:
Mondays 10-11:30am (Open),
Tuesdays 6:30-8pm (Beginner II),
Wednesdays 10:00am-11:30am (Intermediate)
Thursdays 10am-11:30am (Open to all levels), Thursday evenings 6:30-8pm (Intermediate)
Fridays 9:30am-11:00am (Open to all levels) and 5:30-7pm Beginner II
New classes start every week!
Saturdays 12:30-2pm.
Other times may be available.
Early morning specials with classes starting at 7:30am.
Right now! Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels available. Groups have 2-6 students per 1.5 hr session.
No registration fees!
For Groups:
25$ per 1.5 hours. 20$ with current college I.D.
Do it with a friend!
Contact us today to get your spot!
We are located near the U.C.S.D campus
Have fun while you learn!
References are available.
ESL classes also available.
10 classes paid get you your 11th free!
In office or at location tutoring is available.
Reading, writing, essay composition and help with pronunciation.
Assistance with SAT exam English section.
Asistencia y cursos enfocados en el estudiante de habla hispana.
San Diego's Top Translator and Interpreter Services!
We are dedicated to academic success and expect the best out of our students.
Contact us today
References are available.
Native Tongue: Professional Language Instruction and Services
Sincerely,
Director of Language Curriculum
Fabian Londono
Reviews
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September 2, 2010
I am currently receiving personalized instruction from Native Tongue. For years, I have been learning Spanish a little here and there. Sr. Londono has shown the professional and academic expertise to adapt to the student's needs and preferences.
As I learn concepts, he moves me to another step to improve my knowledge of Spanish. But what makes it worthwhile is he is adept at making a student grow "organically" like a native speaker.
Inscribete para dar un paso adelante.
– Raoul
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August 31, 2010
Fabian is an excellent Spanish teacher. His lessons are engaging and well paced, but always fun - definitely not all rote memorization. I highly encourage anyone that is interested in learning to speak Spanish to take lessons with Native Tongue: Professional Instruction.
– Jen
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August 25, 2010
Fabian:
I have really enjoyed the Spanish classes I have had with you. It seems like there is never a question that you don't have the answer to- it's amazing! Furthermore, I really appreciate being instructed by someone who works in their own "native tongue" because I know all words are being pronounced exactly as they should be.
All of your encouragement just motivates me to learn more. You sure make learning fun!
-Casey– Casey
Question and answer
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. Many references are available for the kind of work we do both for the experience and for educational credentials. It is no secret that when one provides a service that one believes in and loves, it will more than often provide the desired effects. It is part of our goal as teachers to, foremost, make you feel comfortable and secure about signing up for our classes. This is why your first class is absolutely free. If you are not satisfied with what we propose for a course study then there is no obligation. Everything we plan is focused around your personal learning goal.
Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?
A. Based on what many of our students have said they have been able to reach a comfort zone that they have not reached with other Instructors. Many private Spanish teachers teach out of their knowledge of Spanish based on their native fluency. This is not enough! A teacher must be able to provide all that would be offered at a school or college level and know the appropriate methodology to instruct effectively. This combined with motivational tools for the student to learn is essential to get your money's worth. We offer nothing but professional instruction and language related services like interpretation and translations. When you receive your first class/assessment for FREE you will know then just how far you can go with our specialized and personalized programs. We will map out a course study that works mainly to address your language acquisition goals. We deliver!
Q. What do you like most about your job?
A. I began teaching Spanish and English over 15 years ago and I would not want to be in another field. The relationships I have found with my students are priceless because as much as I teach them I have learned so much more about the different aspects of individualized instruction. Knowing what one loves to do in life sure makes living more enjoyable. Besides being native speakers all our instructors hold degrees in one of the fields of languages, literatures or/and linguistics. This insures that your instructors are not merely there to waste your time, but that they actually like and know what they are doing. Part of our motivation to teach also has to do with the hopes of bringing English speakers closer to Spanish speaking culture and having them develop a new appreciation for all that it entitles.
Learning Spanish builds bridges to unexpected and exciting places. We are in the business of providing the best possible results!
Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A. 1. How fast can I learn Spanish? That always depends on what influence you've had and on the level of interest that you have for learning. Consistency is another key factor.
2. I've been learning grammar forever, but I can't speak it fluently. Why? Learning grammar and structures is essential for proper language acquisition, but it has only part to do with developing your speaking ability. Linguistic studies point to the need of completing a minimum of 760 hours of language conversation in order to begin a thinking process in the acquired language. When you begin dreaming in that language then you know you are getting there. The latter is one of the signs.
Please call or visit our website for more information at
www.spanishclassesinsd-nativetongue.com
p: 8582467929
Q. Do you have a favorite story from your work?
A. A dear couple, The Hawkins, who have been with us for a period of 8 months, have been an absolute delight to teach and to hang out with at their home in Encinitas CA.
They have been to our office for class, but generally we have class at their residence. We began at a level Beginner 1 and today they have reached an intermediate/advanced stage. Part of their success has been their commitment to the material presented, but mainly it has stemmed from the fun mixed with challenging drills that has allowed them to go far and keep them interested. Evey class has been similar to a 1.5 hour of chatting with good friends, every time. It is that comfort zone that allows one to welcome a new language into one's understanding.
