HOLA!

My name is Gus, short for Gustavo. I am a Spanish Native and have lived in England for 20 years. Most of you will probably be thinking why move to England, the weather is....wet, the winters are long; there is not much sun, etc etc. However, I had to move here to meet my lovely wife (well nearly, but don't tell her that!!) Not to mention my two lovely children are English. The rest of my family still live in Benidorm where I am from, I have two brothers and a sister, 3 nieces and 1 nephew (no Grandchildren yet, thank goodness!)

For those of you out there that are thinking of learning Spanish and think it may be difficult to learn a language, and then listen to this. When I first came to England I could not speak any English whatsoever, I learnt English by listening and basically having to get on with it. I went to College to become a qualified chef. This course lasted 4 years. I could not speak English when I first started this course, and my notes were full of gaps, words that I did not understand or did not know what they meant. However, I passed the qualification (City and Guilds) with distinction - even in the written exam!! So you see, anything is possible if you put your mind to it!

I love my language and my roots, being Spanish, and I understand that a lot of English people are buying properties in Spain or go on holiday there regularly (I wonder why?!). I love to pass on my knowledge of the language and the Spanish traditions and culture to others that is why I love to teach Spanish.

At the Spanish Learning Centre, we can give you all the opportunity to learn in a friendly and fun environment. If you want to know any more details then please E-mail Ruth on the website.

Hasta Luego,
Gus