Antonio Herrera Marino

My classes are dynamic, student-centered sessions built around a talk-based language-teaching philosophy that blends content mastery with authentic communication. Drawing on over a decade of tutoring primary- and secondary-school learners, I structure each lesson around real-world topics—history, science, everyday scenarios—so language becomes the vehicle for exploring meaningful material rather than an isolated drill.

I begin with a brief, interactive warm-up that activates prior knowledge whether it be in English or in Castellano , then introduce key vocabulary and grammatical structures through guided discovery, encouraging students to infer rules from context. Throughout the lesson, I employ content-language integration (CLIL) activities: debates, role-plays, project-based tasks, and data-analysis exercises that mirror the analytical work I performed in my prior work. This approach sharpens critical thinking while reinforcing linguistic accuracy.

Assessment is formative and continuous; I use quick oral checks, peer feedback, and reflective journals to monitor progress and adjust pacing. My strengths lie in clear articulation, patience, and a genuine enthusiasm for fostering confidence. By coupling rigorous analytical skills with a supportive, conversational atmosphere, I help learners not only speak fluently but also think critically in the target language.