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Simon
- Rate L343
- Response 2h
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Number of students Simon has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Simon has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

L343/hr
1st lesson free
- Catalan
Bon dia! Welcome to the Simon Says Online Catalan school! Self-created online lessons for adults and children, suitable for beginners and those wishing to practise and improve their Catalan.
- Catalan
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Simon is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Simon
I've been teaching Catalan, Spanish and English online for over 3 years now (since 2021). In that time I have taken on board over 25 students, of which 21 are learning either Catalan or Spanish with me. I am teaching to expats based in Malaga, Madrid, Alicante and Barcelona, as well as several students based in Ireland and the U.K. My current students range from the age of 10 all the way up to the age of 71. Apart from creating over 200 hours of material (and rising), I also provide the option of learning the language via my pre-recorded lessons. These are unique in that the student can go through a particular lesson, with me tutoring them at every stage, when they want, where they want, for as long as they want and as many times as they want. I also create my own educational videos on social media. These short videos are unique, a whole lot of fun and a great way of picking up colloquial, useful everyday Catalan or Spanish. As I am constantly creating my own material, I can fully adapt to the needs of my students. Whether it is help understanding the conditional tenses coming up on an exam, or you've been invited to a Catalan wedding and you'd like to know the customs and common phrases that surround the occasion. Or you'd love to be able to say a few phrases and ask a few questions to that taxi driver who picks you up at the airport, summer after summer. Provided I'm given enough time, I can create material relevant and useful for you. I will note that my Spanish lessons are generally focused on learning how to understand and communicate the language, as the Spanish themselves do. My course is not designed to help a student pass their exams, much more to actually learn the language in a practical way. However, I am always open and ready to assist in whatever way possible, be it for an exam or how to communicate effectively with the plumber or electrician who you have to call to come around to your home in Catalonia to fix whatever is ailing.
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Having lived in Catalonia for over 20 years, I've decided to take the knowledge and experience gained of using the Catalan language on a daily basis since then, to the online classroom. I have created my very own Catalan course, for kids (from 8 and above) and adults, for both absolute beginner and intermediate levels. My course is vibrant, thorough and with it, I aim to have my students communicating as the proud Catalans themselves would. I give great emphasis, not only to what is done in class, but to what we can do between classes. Via audios and text messages, my students have the possibility of practising their Catalan on a daily basis with me. My student’s goal of learning Catalan will also become my goal. Working together as a team, my ambition is to reach that goal, in the most engaging, memorable and pleasurable way possible.
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I really enjoyed my lessons with Simon, he takes his time to explain and revisit anything to make sure you have understood. He is always patient, kind and just a really great teacher. Lesson content is interesting, up to date and comprehensive.
I decided to try learn Spanish a while back, starting from zero and with the help of Simon, my level is constantly improving. I couldn’t recommend enough. He’s flexible with his time, patient and his classes are always good fun. He will always cater to your needs as well.
Sometimes I read a passage in Spanish and am amazed with how much I understood… Had a very good conversation with a Spanish taxi driver from the airport last year. Thanks to Simon for the patience and giving the confidence in me and his students.
Will look forward, to continue taking my Spanish to another level with Simon.Simon is a fantastic tutor. He has immense patience! I have really enjoyed all my lessons, for 18 months so far! I’m not usually one to stick at something…… this is testament to Simon’s approach and teaching ability.
I highly recommend Simon.Simon has helped my Spanish improve massively over the last few months - that's not just my opinion, but the opinion of my colleagues & friends here in Madrid too. They especially like the local idioms and phrases he teaches me. He structures the lessons very well, and if you have anything specific you need urgently (e.g. how to ask for a haircut, going to a bar etc.) he can cater for that too. I've recommended friends to him, and would recommend his classes to everyone!
I would highly recommend Simon. I am thoroughly enjoying my Spanish classes with Simon. I love his style of teaching, it’s fun, encouraging and totally enjoyable. Very quickly Simon has you speaking and understanding some Spanish without getting bogged down with tenses. Recently I was in Spain and found myself confidently asking questions and answering the locals, it was very exciting and a big step for me as I would normally shy away from trying just incase I said the wrong thing. Simon always says “just give it ago” and thanks to him I now can give it a go.
I would definitely recommend Simon as a tutor as he makes learning Spanish fun. Also he is very patient and ensures you’ve understood what’s being taught. I feel after only a few weeks I’ve learnt a lot which will give me increased confidence to converse with native Spanish speakers.
We started learning Spanish with Simon about four months ago. Before we started our Spanish was confined to the word “hola”. However, Since we started with Simon, we’ve gained enough confidence to try out our Spanish in restaurants, taxis and supermarkets. Simon’s method of teaching Spanish is very relaxed , with no pressure on us, which suits us. We highly recommend Simon for anyone wanting to learn conventional Spanish. Lesley & Liam
Simon is an excellent Spanish teacher. Our lessons over Zoom are driven by a formal lesson plan, but are always fun and conversational. He pays close attention to my Spanish and tailors each exercise to my specific “pain point” areas. Having done Duolingo for a while, I have made more progress with Simon in 6 lessons than I have done with Duo for a year! Highly recommended.
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- L343
Pack prices
- 5h: L1715
- 10h: L3430
online
- L343/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Simon will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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