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Michael Thompson

Spanish Language Instructor

2
Courses
4.65
Rating

Teaches in: Artificial Intelligence Languages

About Me

I discovered my love for Spanish during a semester abroad in Barcelona, where I realized how language opens doors to new cultures and connections. After completing a Master's in Applied Linguistics, I moved to Mexico City for three years, teaching and refining my approach to intermediate learners who often struggle to move past the basics. My goal is to make language learning engaging and effective, drawing from real-life experiences to build genuine fluency.

In my courses, I focus on practical application over rote memorization. Students work through scenarios like ordering food in Madrid or discussing news articles, using grammar and vocabulary in context. I mix video lessons with interactive drills and provide feedback that targets individual challenges, helping learners speak and write with more confidence.

Featured Courses

AI Strategy for Finance Leaders
Artificial Intelligence
AI Strategy for Finance Leaders
Using Data Science for Competitive Advantage in Finance Leadership
4.62
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Intermediate Spanish Course: Build Fluency and Confidence
Languages
Intermediate Spanish Course: Build Fluency and Confidence
For learners who've completed beginner Spanish, focusing on advanced grammar, vocabulary, and real-…
4.30
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Expertise

Spanish Grammar Vocabulary Acquisition Listening Comprehension Conversational Fluency Reading Analysis Writing Structure Second Language Pedagogy Curriculum Development

Experience

Lingua Global Academy

Lead Spanish Instructor

Hispanic Culture Institute

Language Program Designer

VoxLingua Online

Spanish Course Creator

Achievements

  • Published 'Breaking Through Intermediate Spanish', a workbook adopted by 30+ language centers
  • Certified as a DELE Examiner and trained over 100 students for advanced exams
  • Delivered a talk at the ACTFL conference on using storytelling in grammar instruction
  • Built an online Spanish community with 8,000 active members practicing conversation
  • Contributed Spanish language modules to the open-source app 'LangBridge'
  • Maintained a 4.6 average rating from 600+ student evaluations over four years

Teaching Impact

  • 2 Courses
  • 4.65 Average Rating