Language Adventure Pros Teaching Team
Natalia Lopez Mota
Originally from Mexico City, Natalia is passionate about science, culture, nature, creativity and human perception. She completed her undergraduate studies in food chemistry at UNAM. Under a grant from the European Union she continued her studies in France, Italy, Portugal and Spain earning a master’s of science in winemaking, viticulture and terroir .
She has her own wine cellar in San Miguel de Allende, collaborates with educational programs and has a broad vision of the social reality of rural Mexico including the problems faced by communities working in the Mexican countryside.
In addition to her passion for science, agriculture and wine production, Natalia has pursued: education, languages and the study of human dynamics. She is multilingual, speaking Spanish, English, French, Italian and Serbo-Croatian. She has collaborated as a translator from English to Spanish for children's book publishers and has 10 years of experience in Mexico and abroad teaching her native language.
Paola Velasco
Hello! My name is Paola, I am Mexican, I am a mother, I am a teacher, I am many things!
I live with my family in San Miguel de Allende, a beautiful Mexican town in the center of the country. I have been teaching Spanish and Latin American Literature for more than 12 years and I want to tell you a bit about the courses I offer:
- Spanish as a Second Language, all levels. : Teenagers: active and recreational activities. Youth and Adults Welcome! I am sure we can together enjoy the Spanish Classes.
- Improvement and awareness of Spanish. Recommended for those who need to work on specific details in the use of the language. Also for those who already speak Spanish, but with errors of use and customs.
- Latin American poetry
- Latin American tales
- Narrative- Magical Mexican Realism
- Great Latin American Novelists
- Myths and legends of Mexico
Lets try!! Contact me!
Edith Matehuala
A graduate of University Autónoma de Querétaro, México, Edith has been teaching Spanish to international students at all levels for more than two decades, both as an instructor at the Instituto Allende and as a popular private teacher.
Born and raised in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, to a family with multi-generational roots in the historic city, Edith brings a wealth of historical and cultural knowledge to her classes, including a mastery of salsa dancing!. Always eager to bring new materials and approaches to her work, Edith is pleased to be part of the Language Adventure Pros team!
Coralie Hostiou
My name is Coralie. Born and raised in France, I moved to Mexico 14 years ago and have been living in beautiful San Miguel de Allende for 9 years. I graduated from the University of Bordeaux, France, and have a Masters Degree in Spanish Humanities and another in French as a second language.
I love to travel, meet new people, spend time in nature, and learn about different cultures. I have a dynamic and positive personality and I have successfully taught students of many different ages and backgrounds for 12 years.
I can offer you:
- French as a second language, all levels: From 10 years old to teenagers and adults, I will adapt my class to your needs and I assure you’ll have fun learning with me.
- .French culture: Let’s take a virtual trip to France and learn more about its culture, architecture, literature, gastronomy, music, etc.
I am very flexible, so contact me and we’ll find a way to make your wish come true!
A bientôt!