| Name | Samuel M. |
|---|---|
| City | Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Teaching | Legal Studies, Social Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Literature, Writing, Humanities |
| Speaking | Spanish |
| Originally From | Ecuador |
| Working With | Youth, Adults, Groups |
| Levels I Teach | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Lessons Take Place | Online |
| Hourly Rate | $20 |
Hi, I’m [Samuel Morales Castro], a Spanish teacher specialized in legal and business Spanish. I offer practical, personalized lessons to help you speak confidently in real-life and professional situations. Book a lesson and take your Spanish to the next level.
Holds Bachelor’s degrees in History and Law, a Specialization in Civil Law, and a Doctorate in Legal Sciences (PhD), and is a practicing Attorney—all obtained from the University of Otavalo in Ecuador. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, a Master’s in International Trade Law, a Master’s in Legal Practice, and an Expert Certification in Trial Litigation Techniques—all from the International University of La Rioja. Holds a Master’s in Maritime Law from Abat Oliba CEU University. Holds a Doctorate in Legal and Political Sciences (PhD) from Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain. An accredited researcher and blind peer reviewer for national and international academic journals. Professor at the International University of La Rioja.
25 years of experience as a university professor at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Expert in Social Sciences, Politics, Art, and Humanities.
Concise Professional Plan for Teaching Spanish
1. Initial Assessment (First Class) Objective: Get to know the student Level (A1–C1) Goals (work, studies, conversation) Specific needs (legal, business, general) Outcome: A personalized plan from day one
2. Class Structure (60 minutes) Opening (5–10 min) Free conversation or review Language activation Core Session (30–35 min) Central topic (grammar, vocabulary, or professional context) Practical exercises Real-world scenarios (business, law, everyday situations) Production (10–15 min) Speaking practice (simulations, debates, role-playing) Practical application of content Wrap-up (5 min) Personalized correction Clear feedback Optional homework
3. Key Methodology Communicative approach (speaking from the start) Intelligent correction (without interrupting fluency) Applied learning (real-world cases) Total adaptation to the student's needs
4. Class Types (Your Unique Value Proposition) General Spanish Legal Spanish Business Spanish Maritime/Logistics Spanish Specialization = Higher Value + Better Students
5. Student Progression Short term: Basic fluency Medium term: Accuracy and confidence Long term: Professional proficiency in Spanish
6. Student Retention Progress tracking Dynamic classes (avoiding routine) Personalized materials Close, professional relationship Key to Success Don't just teach Spanish: solve the student's real-world problems.
Availability:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
By zoom or Skype.
