Milvia

For the past 30 years, I have been teaching Spanish to students at all levels and ages. My students have been medical professionals, business executives and university professors.

I like to read, study, and help people. I really enjoy watching ESPN – especially the basketball, baseball, and soccer! (The Chicago Bulls, Boston Red Sox, Barcelona, and Municipal de Guatemala are my favorites.) I love history and I especially reading Guatemalan literature. I enjoy teaching and showing international students my culture and the best of Guatemala so that they might learn to love my country too. I want everyone to understand why I am proud to be a guatemalteca.

Introducción en español

Hola, soy Milvia una instructora de español de Guatemala. Me gusta enseñar mi idioma porque es fantástico y actualmente muy útil en cualquier parte del mundo. Me gusta leer, caminar y por supuesto los deportes. Soy fanática del futbol soccer, el basebol y el basquetbol. Por favor visite la página de Pronto Spanish.

Hi, my name is Milvia, a Spanish instructor from Guatemala. I like to teach my language because it is fantastic and currently very useful anywhere in the world. I like to read, walk and of course sports. I am a fan of soccer, baseball and basketball. Please visit the page of Pronto Spanish.

Teaching Style

My preferred teaching method is total language immersion, taking into account the student’s level, age, abilities and limitations. I particularly enjoy teaching using a multimedia approach with internet games such as Kahoot and Educaplay, flashcards, songs and video clips; all based on subjects tailored to the student’s interests and professional needs.

I cover a wide range of conversation topics which I am well versed in; from Literature and Art to Pop Culture and Sports. The lessons are always intended to be fun, interesting, and engaging. Students not only learn the Spanish language, but also gain a better understanding of Guatemalan and Latin American culture. Finally, students with interests in cooking and food may elect to incorporate cooking lessons. Not only will you learn to cook local Guatemalan dishes, but you’ll be learning Spanish and the vocabulary used in the kitchen and recipes.

What do people say about Milvia?

I’ve really enjoyed working with Milvia. She is a great tutor when you just want to have a conversation, but she also reminds you that grammar knowledge and study is essential to speak more clearly. She has been helping me as I transition from a French teaching position to a French/Spanish position. Lastly, I’ve really appreciated how Milvia incorporates conversations about her culture and her pride for her country."

Dana M.

Teacher

Milvia is a fabulous Spanish teacher and has helped me in so many ways improve orally and in written Spanish. She challenges me! She has always created such a comfortable environment to learn. I look forward to classes with her as she makes classes engaging and productive."

Janice M.

Professional Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

Certificate: Medical Spanish for Foreign Students
Conferences: “Cultura Turística” & “Excelencia en el Mundo Maya”, Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo INGUAT
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) – Spanish, Superior, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (US)

education background

Teaching Certificate: Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, Rafael Landivar University
BA: Secondary Education, Francisco Marroquín University

Professional Experience

Online Spanish Coach – Pronto Spanish (2022 – Present)
Online Spanish Tutor – Speak Shop (2006-2021)
Spanish as a Second Language Instructor – PROBIGUA Language Academy (1996 – 2020)