Hi! My name is Lara Samoilovich,
and I've been taking English classes since I was 8 years old. From what I learned from grammar books I could write emails using Conditionals, Phrasal Verbs, and Past Participle. However, by the time I turned 20, I still couldn't understand TV shows spoken in English, nor could I say much more than "I'm Argentinian", "I'm Franca's sister", and "no problem."
It was the journey I took with three native teachers over the last decade that enabled me to speak the language and familiarize my ear with American expressions and pronunciation.
With Steph from Jacksonville, we talked about travels, friendship, and cultures.
With Seth, we shared readings of science fiction and discussed US politics.
When I met Jen, one of my recent teachers, I thought it would be a typical grammar class. But we discovered that we were both food enthusiasts and greatly enjoyed sharing recipes.
We would spend 4 hours a week in my living room, talking almost exclusively about food. I learned the names of utensils, how to describe textures, smells, and flavors.
At that moment, It dawned on me: the best way to learn is through the topics that resonate with us.
Nobody wants to study grammar all day, but everyone wants to talk about their favorite topic for 30 minutes.
Lara
The Art of Conversation
Inspiration for Classes
Conversation has been what keeps my relationships alive forever. I can get together to watch a movie or play a board game, but what I enjoy the most is essentially conversation.
The sacred space between two people reflecting on a topic and learning something in that interaction.
I've been making my students talk in classes since I started teaching Spanish in 2015 in an old building in Palermo.
Because it's a part of me, because I'm curious to know their stories, and because it felt natural, it wasn't a technique.
However, It was when I realized that my students learned more as they spoke more about themselves, that I decided to transform my communicative classes into a method.
Método LARS
Método LARS (Language Acquisition through Real-world Speech) is based on:
30 minutes of conversation about topics that come to the student naturally, without forced prompts. Whatever you want to talk about, we're here to listen, share opinions, discuss, and take some notes.
In the following 20 minutes, we review any missing words, practice pronunciation, and study the verb tense or grammatical structure you need to learn.
And in the last 10 minutes, you memorize new vocabulary, we translate if necessary, and discuss plans for the rest of the week. It's a complete, effective combo, originated by you and guided by us.
Whether you're an expat, tourist, or language enthusiast, Enlinea Spanish opens its doors for you to enjoy Latin America's vibrant nature, food, social events, and more.
Our team
Marina (Teacher)
Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language and Literature
Languages: English and French
Preferred topics: Literature, films, TV shows, music, trekking, cooking
Hobbies: reading, cooking, knitting, embroidering, studying languages
Fun fact:
She’s a GREAT foosball player
Known for her patience, resourcefulness, and positive energy, Marina infuses every class with her good vibes, making her an indispensable asset to our team.
Ariana (Teacher)
Spanish language Professor
Major in Argentine and Latin American Literature
Languages: English - learning German
Preferred topics: literature, politics, history of Latin America, films
Hobbies: reading, learning languages, going to the movies and doing yoga.
Fun fact: She is a passionate scholar of Latin American history, and loves diving into ancient civilizations.
Ariana stands out for her patience and curiosity towards the individual interests of her students, which she considers essential tools for teaching.
Florencia (Teacher)
Bachelor’s degree in Spanish language and Literature
Languages: English - French - Portuguese - Italian
Preferred topics: Art, cuisine, culture
Hobbies: She is an avid traveler who enjoys exploring diverse cultures around the world.
Fun fact: Besides being a teacher she is also a talented cartoonist! Which adds a creative flair to her teaching approach.
Flo understands the importance of allowing students the necessary time to craft their sentences, fostering confidence in each individual learner.
Lara (Teacher and Director)
Bachelor’s degree and teaching degree in Spanish language and Literature
Languages: English - Portuguese
Preferred topics: Politics, history, Argentine cuisine
Hobbies: Grilling and playing ping-pong
Fun fact: She prides herself on cooking all kinds of ravioli from scratch.
Lara is skilled at finding prompts that specifically interest her students and probing further with questions to encourage them to speak as much as possible.
We work in a collaborative learning community where progress is shared, resources are abundant, and cultural exploration is key.
Maintaining constant communication we enhance our own work experience and our students’.
We believe in mutual respect and in cultivating an environment where each person contributes their unique essence to collective growth.
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Join the ranks of satisfied learners who've entrusted their Spanish journey to us:
"All lessons were very practical with plenty of daily life examples and topics that helped me settle faster and have no issues expressing myself pretty much anywhere."
“There is no better feeling than finally having a complete conversation in Spanish and successfully conveying your thoughts however complex the topic is. All this thanks to Lara.”