Iain - Spanish teacher - Edinburgh
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Iain - Spanish teacher - Edinburgh

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Iain

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Iain - Spanish teacher - Edinburgh
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TSh 123,448/hr

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  • Spanish
  • Spanish speaking
  • Spanish reading
  • Spanish listening
  • Spanish writing

Spanish translator teaches GCSE, A-level, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Spanish online | 16 years' tutoring experience

  • Spanish
  • Spanish speaking
  • Spanish reading
  • Spanish listening
  • Spanish writing

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About Iain

I hold two degrees from the University of Edinburgh — a first-class honours degree and a master’s with distinction. My senior honours course and both undergraduate and master’s dissertations focused on British and American literature and the insight it offers into the societies from which it emerged.

I began learning Spanish in 2006 and later spent eight years living in Spain, gaining a thorough knowledge of the language and of the history and culture of the Hispanophone world. Alongside tutoring, I have 18 years’ experience as a professional Spanish–English translator. This work has exposed me to a far wider range of vocabulary and registers than is typically encountered through fiction or journalism alone, and it demands precision, sensitivity to tone and clarity of expression in English. I have been a competitive (tournament-winning) Scrabble player in Spanish since 2010.

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About the lesson

  • Primary school
  • Ordinary Level
  • Form 5
  • +18
  • levels :

    Primary school

    Ordinary Level

    Form 5

    Form 6

    Ordinary Diploma

    Adult Education

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Master’s Degree

    PhD / Doctorate

    MBA

    Nursery

    A1

    A2

    B1

    B2

    C1

    C2

    Beginner

    Intermediate

    Advanced

    Children

  • English
  • Spanish

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Spanish

I teach grammar in a way that feels practical and alive — not just something to memorise and forget. We build it through use. We work carefully through verb tenses, agreement and sentence structure, and then put everything into practice straight away through conversation and short written tasks. Rather than completing exercises in isolation, students learn to create their own sentences and respond spontaneously, which helps the language stick.

Alongside this, we explore a wide range of texts — from short articles and stories to set literary works or films where required for exams. These texts help students expand their vocabulary, sharpen their comprehension and gain confidence with more complex language. We also talk about life in Spain and across the Spanish-speaking world — current affairs, history, traditions and everyday culture — so that the language feels connected to real places and real people.

For students strengthening the basics, lessons focus on securing core structures and building confidence step by step. For those preparing for GCSE, A-level or equivalent qualifications, we work closely with exam-style questions, timed writing and structured speaking tasks. Coursework and essays are planned carefully, with clear attention to marking criteria, so students understand exactly how to move up the mark scheme and avoid common pitfalls.

As exams approach, students prepare short presentations to refine their ideas and highlight any remaining gaps in their knowledge. I encourage active participation and organised note-taking, and I provide clear, practical guidance on how to revise effectively.

Lessons take place on Microsoft Teams and are recorded. After each session, students receive all whiteboards, notes and shared materials so they can review and consolidate their learning with confidence.

Exam boards: AQA, Edexcel (Pearson), OCR, SQA

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Rate

  • TSh 123,448

Pack prices

  • 5h: TSh 617,239
  • 10h: TSh 1,234,478

free lessons

The first free lesson with Iain will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 1hr

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  • TSh123,448/h

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