España
¡IMPORTANTE!
To participate in this immersion program, you must book a minimum of 10 hours or more of Spanish classes per week that we can do at home, outdoors, in the garden or on the terrace, or even on the go!
**I do not accept individual students. I accept closed groups, whether they are friends, coworkers or family members. The minimum number of guests received at once is 2 and the maximum is 4.
ABOUT ME
I am from Spain, but I have family from Argentina and France, so I have grown up in a multicultural and enriching environment. In addition, I have lived in London, United Kingdom, for over twenty years. I have worked in the tourism, education, and translation sectors, and have held various management positions in both Spain and England.
As a teacher, I have experienced the joy of achieving my goals as an educator over the past two decades, as I measure the success of the many students I have taught, from the youngest to the oldest. In my teaching practice, I emphasize the importance of immersion in language and culture, through games, sports, movies, music, books, and simple yet enriching conversations. I firmly believe that culture and language are inseparably linked and that a complete understanding of a language cannot be achieved without a deep knowledge of the culture from which it originates.
I have traveled a lot and have visited many places, such as Turkey, Egypt, Peru, Colombia, India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, United States, France, Germany, Italy, and Austria, among others.
I am particularly interested in photography, travel and tourism, art, film, and theater.
I enjoy walking my two Golden Retrievers: Rumba and Samba; hiking and being in nature; swimming in the Mediterranean Sea and being outdoors in general.
I love spending time with my family and friends, organizing gatherings, and being the hostess for special occasions.
I love making new friends from all corners of the world. I try to instill in my students a deep understanding and appreciation of Spanish-speaking countries and cultures. So if you are ready to immerse yourself in Spanish culture, I await you here in Barcelona!
Mónica :-)
ABOUT MY FAMILY
There are 5 of us at home, we get along very well and always help each other as much as we can, we are a great team:
My mother: Josefina, an exemplary, elegant, friendly, and generous woman. She is the matriarch of the family and nothing would work without her. She loves decoration and fashion, in fact, there are no limits when we go shopping, time ceases to exist :-)
My father: Juan, a very active man, when he is not cooking (for all of us) he is painting, and when he is not doing that, he is writing. He has a very special sense of humor and is like an encyclopedia, why do I need Alexa? ;-)
My Rumba: She loves taking naps, on the bed, on the chair, on the sofa, anywhere, and if she can settle on someone's lap, even better... but her favorite place is sleeping in bed and putting her little head on the pillow, right next to her mommy!
My Samba: She is very active, she wakes me up every morning to go for a walk. She loves playing ball with her mommy, and running; in fact, she can run kilometers and kilometers without looking back. She takes care of watching over the house because she likes to protect her family.
MY LOCATION
They say that good things come in small packages, and this charming little village is no exception to the rule. From the best tourist attractions to exciting adventures, there are plenty of fun things to do in Dosrius and the rest of the Costa del Maresme in the province of Barcelona.
Dosrius offers visitors peaceful walks to enjoy nature and discover the 'El Montnegre i el Corredor' Park, the first 'silence park' in Spain: a refuge from noise. The green vegetation and fresh air will be your companions every morning before your Spanish classes.
MY HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE
My house is very big, with spacious open spaces and gardens, from which you can contemplate the picturesque 'El Montnegre i el Corredor' Park and access it literally from the back door of my house. If you feel like swimming in the pool, it's very easy, we are a 5-minute drive from the village pool and if you prefer the sea, like me, in 20 minutes we can be at the beach by car.
We have 5 double bedrooms, 2 of which we offer to our guests. One of the double bedrooms, with 2 single beds, is actually a suite, so you will have the bathroom inside your room and for your exclusive use. The other double bedroom, with a double bed, has the bathroom right next to it. Depending on the number of people or the package you book, the bathroom will be for private or shared use.
The kitchen-dining area is very cozy because it has a wood-burning stove, and in winter it's wonderful to be there, it also has a reading corner, where you can relax and dive into one of the many books in the small library. Oh, there is also a collection of board games and puzzles, so there is something for everyone.
In the living room is where we usually watch movies and documentaries on Netflix, as it is very good to watch movies for learning Spanish. You can also watch the news and find out what's happening in the world, although sometimes I'm not sure if it's better not to find out and live in peace for a few hours.
My favorite part of the house is the main terrace, in the barbecue area, there I have breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the spring and summer months, and if the weather is nice, also in autumn. For me, it is the main dining room and it is here where we have most of our meals and dinners with relatives, friends, neighbors, and guests.
Live and breathe the Spanish lifestyle and immerse yourself in the language, culture, history, gastronomy, art, and much more. My house is your house!
Discounts for bookings of 3 or more people (contact Linguifamily for a quote):
-2 people: 10% discount for the 2nd person
-3 people: 20% discount for the 3rd person
-4 people: 30% discount for the 4th person
PROGRAMA DE INMERSIÓN CON CLASES DE ESPAÑOL
Este programa de inmersión te ofrece la oportunidad única de vivir y aprender español en casa de tu profesor en España. Solo acepto a personas que tomen clases de español junto con la estancia, pues este programa es una combinación de lengua, cultura, historia, gastronomía y mucho más.
He acumulado más de veinte años de experiencia significativa y progresiva dentro de una variedad de funciones de enseñanza, gestión y preparación de exámenes para Edexcel y Cambridge International Education. También soy examinadora oficial DELE del Instituto Cervantes para los niveles A1, A2, B1, B2, C1 y C2, y examinadora oficial de SIELE, de hecho, puedes prepararte y hacer el examen conmigo, ya que pertenezco a un centro acreditado SIELE.
Soy hablante nativa de español y catalán; también hablo inglés con fluidez y francés a un buen nivel, estudio árabe porque me apasionan los retos lingüísticos, y aprendería muchas más lenguas si tuviera más tiempo libre. Considero que el aprendizaje de idiomas desempeña un papel fundamental a la hora de preparar a los alumnos de hoy en día para sus futuras carreras en un mercado global.
Para poder participar en este programa de inmersión, debes reservar un mínimo de 10 horas o más de clases de español por semana que podemos hacer en casa, al aire libre, en el jardín o en la terraza, ¡o incluso sobre la marcha!
El programa se adapta al nivel de cada estudiante y se basa en tus necesidades, es un programa totalmente personalizado. La idea es ir adquiriendo una exposición natural al idioma a través de conversaciones cotidianas con nativos, tanto conmigo como con mis familiares y amigos, excursiones y salidas sociales.
No acepto estudiantes individuales. Acepto grupos cerrados, tanto de amigos, compañeros de trabajo o familiares. El número mínimo de huéspedes recibidos a la vez es de 2 y el máximo de 4.
Garantizo a mis anfitriones que durante su estancia no habrá otros huéspedes de la misma nacionalidad, a menos que sea un grupo cerrado de amigos o familiares.
My day starts at around 7am with a morning walk in 'El Montnegre i el Corredor', where I take the opportunity to enjoy nature and see how happy my dogs, Rumba and Samba, are while walking through the forest. The truth is that the three of us get along very well, and sometimes we come across other people and dogs who are also taking a walk, it's very entertaining!
After the walk, I brush their fur, play with them for a while, change my clothes, and prepare breakfast for them and myself. They eat dog food, while I enjoy various fruit smoothies. We love to relax in the garden for a while and enjoy the views before starting the work day!
Although my schedule is very flexible, I like to be sitting in front of the computer at around 9am. The idea is to start working around that time, so the Spanish class would be from 9am to around 11am with a short break to catch our breath.
On days when we have a scheduled visit, after class, we will go on an excursion, to the supermarket, to the sports center, etc. It all depends on the program you have chosen. If there is no visit scheduled for that day, you will have free time until lunchtime.
When our stomachs ask for food, we will prepare lunch together, although my father often cooks, so in that case it's just a matter of setting the table and sitting down to savor the dish of the day. Lunch is the main meal of the day. An example of a menu would be: a varied salad as a first course, baked chicken with potatoes as a main course, and fruit, yogurt, or ice cream for dessert.
In the afternoons, depending on the program you have chosen, we will go on a cultural visit, or you will have free time until dinner time.
Dinners are usually lighter than lunch because it's important to go to bed after digesting.
As the popular saying goes, and also my father: "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper."
Yo había estado estudiando para el examen DELE C1 con clases virtuales regulares con Mónica, y decidí aprovechar la oportunidad de participar en el programa de inmersión que ofrece Mónica en su casa en Barcelona. No me arrepiento en absoluto, un programa de inmersión era exactamente lo que necesitaba para entender, hablar y vivir como una española nativa. Al principio estaba un poco nerviosa porque nunca había hecho algo así, pero Mónica fue muy complaciente. Hicimos un montón de actividades, desde visitas a la ciudad, museos, explorar reservas naturales y por no hablar de toda la comida increíble. Las clases fueron intensas, pero no abrumadoras, ya que Mónica adaptó el curso a mis necesidades (¡sobre todo el subjuntivo!). He notado una gran mejora en mi español y me siento muy segura de poder aprobar el examen DELE que necesito para trabajar. Estoy muy agradecida por el apoyo de Mónica.
No puedo agradecerle a Mónica lo suficiente y a su amable familia por su hospitalidad durante mi estancia. Después de haber decidido en 2022 que iba a aprender español, y acercarse el 2023 sin haber aprendido ni una sola palabra, decidí aventurarme con un programa de inmersión. Me lo pasé genial, y Mónica se aseguró de que las clases fueran estimulantes pero no demasiado difíciles, y por supuesto, ¡divertidas! Estar sentado en un aula leyendo libros durante horas es mi idea del infierno, así que Mónica se aseguró de que el aprendizaje fuera atractivo e interactivo. Lo más destacado fue la visita a una reserva natural local con un santuario de burros. Me encantó ver Barcelona, pero también tener la oportunidad de ver pueblecitos como Argentona, llenos de cultura local. Antes del viaje, tuve una llamada de zoom con Mónica para romper el hielo, y Mónica me hizo muchas preguntas sobre mis intereses y aficiones. Esto me ayudó mucho a sentirme cómodo y a saber que mi experiencia iba a estar hecha a mi gusto.
Mejorar mi español siempre ha sido un objetivo en mi vida porque me gustaría vivir en un país hispanohablante en el futuro. Este viaje a Barcelona me ha ayudado mucho. Mónica es una profesora excelente y también una gran anfitriona. Me sentí muy cómodo en su preciosa casa. Tiene dos perros preciosos que hicieron que mi estancia allí fuera aún más especial porque me encantan los perros. La gente, la comida, la arquitectura, todo fue increíble y con mucho gusto repetiré esta experiencia en mis próximas vacaciones. Recomiendo totalmente este programa a todas las personas que quieran aprender o mejorar su español. David, USA
J’étudie l’espagnol à l’université et pour pratiquer la langue, je voulais partir en semaine d’immersion. Par le biais de Linguifamily, je me suis retrouvé chez Mónica pendant 1 semaine. Ce fut une expérience IN-CRO-YABLE. Incroyable en tout point de vue: - J’ai fait des progrès en une seule semaine. L’idée de partir et de parler une autre langue tous les jours sans forcément avoir un bon niveau me faisait peur mais Mónica sait rassurer, expliquer sans jamais te mettre mal à l’aise. - C’est une semaine entre cours et vacances. Oui il faut travailler, le programme propose des cours mais aussi des activités, des sorties pour une immersion totale dans la ville. Mónica a sut me transmettre sa culture, me faire connaître sa ville d’une manière tellement agréable et sympathique. - Tu peux organiser ton temps comme tu le souhaites. Tout dépend de la personne. Tu n’as pas d’obligation. Mónica fut très à l’écoute et compris ce dont j’avais besoin. Je recommande mille fois de partir avec Linguifamily ! Que vous soyez étudiant, passionné d’Espagnol, curieux d’essayer de nouvelles choses, que vous ayez des attentes ou non. Ce fut une semaine riche en émotions, en travail et en culture espagnole. Merci mille fois à Mónica pour tout. C’est vraiment à faire ;)
Desde 750 € / sem
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