Not Textbook - Ana Pau Alverde
Hi, I'm Ana Paula. I teach Spanish and Italian online. Here I share stories, mistakes, and the small details that make language feel natural, the kind you only learn by actually using it. 2,000+ lessons taught. Still learning every day.
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My Favorite Students Are Over 60
Not because they’re easier.
Well... actually, sometimes they are.
The funny thing is that older adults almost always start our first lesson by apologizing.
“My memory isn’t what it used to be.”
“I’m probably too old to learn a language....
I’ve Been Working on Something for the Past Six Months
I was building something.
At first, I told myself it would only take a couple of weeks.
Then I realized I had to write the lesson notes.
Create the exercises.
Design the quizzes.
Record the videos.
Create the final exam.
Even design...
The Smallest Words in Spanish Are the Ones That Cause the Biggest Problems
When people think about learning Spanish, they usually worry about verbs. Or rolling the R. Or remembering whether a word is masculine or feminine. Almost nobody worries about prepositions.
Until they start speaking.
I Keep Confusing Native English Speakers by Saying This
I just didn’t realize I had brought it into English until my Australian boyfriend pointed it out.
Apparently, I say “in a way” far more than the average English speaker.
Not occasionally.
Constantly.
I’ll say things like:
“I really lik...
I Increased My Prices by 20% and Didn't Lose a Single Client
I still remember when I charged $8 an hour. At the time, increasing my prices felt impossible. I thought every client would leave.
So every time I thought about increasing my rates, I convinced myself to wait a little longer.
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Hi, I'm Ana Paula. I teach Spanish and Italian online. Here I share stories, mistakes, and the small details that make language feel natural, the kind you only learn by actually using it. 2,000+ lessons taught. Still learning every day.
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