Nelson M.

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Hey kaibigan! Nelson here. I totally get how hard it can be to learn a new language, but I'm here to make it fun and easy for you.

I've been living in China for the past five years currently learning Chinese, and I won't lie, it's been a wild ride! As someone who loves learning new languages, I know firsthand how challenging it can be. That's why I believe there's no better teacher than someone who has experienced the hardships of learning a foreign language themselves. I know what it's like to face obstacles and struggles, but more importantly, I know how to overcome them.

But don't worry, I'm here to help you out. As a public health professional, I've had the pleasure of living in several countries like Singapore, China, and Timor-Leste in the span of 9 years. Part of the job was teaching English to non-native speakers, and I absolutely loved it! I even got the chance to teach English to elementary school kids in China, and IELTS-level English to doctors and nurses in Timor-Leste.

Nowadays, I can speak two foreign languages: (1) Chinese Mandarin, which I use primarily in a medical context, and (2) Tetun, the national language of Timor-Leste. I'm also currently learning French, just for fun!

On top of that, I'm a native speaker of three languages: Tagalog, Cebuano, and English. So if you're looking to learn Tagalog, you've come to the right guy!

But enough about my journey, let's talk about yours! Learning a new language should be fun and exciting, and I'm here to make sure it is. Here are just a few of the techniques I use to help my students learn Tagalog: spaced repetition, pattern recognition, visual aids, songs, games, interactive activities, and so much more. I've got all the strategies you need to acquire the language – that worked for me – making sure it sticks to your memory.

No matter what your reason for wanting to learn Tagalog is, whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, it's super important to practice with a native speaker to improve your retention and fluency.

Whether you're a part-Filipino looking to connect with your roots, a romantic wooing a Filipino heart, or just someone itching to blend in like a local making the Philippines your new home – I've got you covered.

And trust me, we're not just sticking to boring old textbooks here. We'll be hitting the streets and learning all the slang and colloquialisms that'll have you sounding like a true Pinoy in no time.

So are you ready to level up your Tagalog skills and have a ton of fun while doing it?

Book a trial lesson with me so we can assess your learning needs, and let's get started on your Tagalog adventure! Maraming salamat sa pagbabasa, kaibigan!

**Some conditions:

1. I prefer teaching full sessions (1-hour) to maximize learning

2. I teach pre-teens and up